Position Type:	Full-time
Location:	London, Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford Counties
Date Posted:	Nov 27, 2025

Job Description

The Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) is the fourth largest school board in Ontario and a major employer in one of Canada’s fastest growing regions. Our inclusive and diverse board serves 84,000 students and employs nearly 14,000 staff across the City of London, Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford Counties, Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, Munsee-Delaware Nation and Oneida Nation of the Thames. We offer competitive benefits including a pension program and comprehensive mental health and well-being support. Best of all, every role at TVDSB directly supports the success of children and families in YOUR community. Join TVDSB to build each student's tomorrow, every day!
To learn more about TVDSB, check out our website by clicking here.

Our ideal team members are customer service focussed, talented, people who have new and innovative ideas that will provide the best educational experience for our students; who demonstrate respect for students, each other, and all members of the community; and understand, support and promote equity and diversity, and safe, positive and inclusive working and learning environments.

We believe that our employees can contribute as leaders and support student achievement from any role within the organization.

If you share our goals and values and have the talent that we need to meet our commitments, we want to hear from you!

Millwright (2 positions)

Under the direction of the Maintenance Leader or designate, the Millwright is responsible for performing skilled mechanical and maintenance work on a wide range of school shop equipment and facility systems. The Millwright will be assigned a home base but will be required to perform their duties any site across the school board as assigned based on operational need. Duties include repairs, preventative maintenance, fabrication, inspections, and equipment relocations across various school-based technical and specialty facilities. The incumbent conducts the duties of an Industrial Mechanic Millwright in accordance with applicable codes, regulations, and Board standards to protect against injury, facility damage, and school day losses.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of Ontario College of Trades Industrial Mechanic Millwright (433A) Program (or Provincial/Territorial equivalent with Red Seal Endorsement (RSE))
Certified and Registered Trades Industrial Mechanic Millwright (433A) as recognized by the Ontario College of Trades (or Provincial/Territorial equivalent with Red Seal Endorsement (RSE))
Four and one half (4-1/2), related work experience in a commercial, industrial or institutional setting is required
Experience with CNC applications (considered an asset)
Proficiency in reading and applying mechanical drawings, schematics, specifications, and manufacturers’ literature
Demonstrated knowledge of fabrication techniques, including stick, MIG, and oxy-acetylene welding and cutting, as well as metal forming, machining operations, and use of conventional milling, turning, and grinding machines
Knowledge of electrical control circuits with the ability to troubleshoot and correct basic control issues related to equipment in school technical shops
Familiarity with equipment used in machine shops, carpentry/woodworking/construction shops, automotive shops, fabrication shops, horticulture, and hospitality facilities
Understanding of rigging, hoisting, and moving equipment safely, particularly equipment commonly found in schools
Ability to produce components using raw materials such as metal, wood, and synthetics
Basic computer skills
Willingness to participate in board-provided training courses to obtain and maintain certifications required for equipment inspections. This includes the ability to travel to the U.S.A as required for training covered by the board.
Valid Class “G” driver’s license with a clear driving record (Board vehicle provided)

Proof of these qualifications must be attached to the application.

RATE OF PAY: $41.69 per hour
HOURS: 0630-1500, 40 paid hours per week
APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 08, 2025

The recruitment process requires a criminal background check for work with vulnerable persons, a pre-employment medical screening test, and proof of clean driving record.

If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas or degrees assessed against Canadian education standards. This will enable you to provide proof of Canadian equivalency when applying for a job. The Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada is a membership organization that offers fair and credible academic credential assessment services in Canada. (NOTE: This is different from translating credentials into English).

The Thames Valley District School Board is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment of qualified staff who reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of our students and school communities. The Thames Valley District School Board seeks to ensure that all recruiting processes are non-discriminatory and barrier-free and will provide accommodations to applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please inform the Human Resources team member indicated below of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you require.

Please note that it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is received by Human Resource Services on or before the deadline date.

Please use the "APPLY FOR THIS POSITION" link below to submit your electronic application. Only applications submitted using this link will be considered.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

D. MacDonald, Staffing Specialist, Support Staff, Human Resources