Job Description

Union: IUOE
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Facility Management Services
Reports to: Chief Engineer & Manager, Facilities Operations
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Wage Range: $42.97 per hour. Start rate non-negotiable.
Shifts: Various shifts
Status: Permanent Full-time
Closing Date: August 13, 2026

Duties:
In compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations, the principal responsibilities of the Third Class Operating Engineer include:

• Operate and Maintain the building automation system, boiler and chiller plant, fire alarm, pneumatic tube, medical gas, other mechanical/electrical systems or equipment
• Respond to and troubling shooting calls from various departments.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade XII or equivalent
• Ontario Third Class Stationary Engineer's Certificate
• Two years related experience preferable in a hospital environment
• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electric HVAC schematics
• Experience with the operations of a facilities Building Automation System (BAS) an asset
• Ability to keyboard and have basic computer skills an asset
• Must have an electro/mechanical aptitude
• Must have excellent interpersonal and customer services skills

Additional Information

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.