Mechanic - Journey Industrial

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• Department: Wastewater Services, Water and Waste Department
• Designated
  
  Work Location:
  
  Various Locations - On site
• Position Type: Two Permanent Positions, Full‑time
• Hours of Work: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday (or as required/assigned)
• Salary: $3,079.81 bi‑weekly as per the Mechanic – Journey Industrial classification within the C.U.P.E. Collective Agreement
• Employee Group: C.U.P.E.
• Posting No.: 126627
• Closing Date: February 24, 2026

The City of Winnipeg provides a comprehensive range of benefits including competitive salaries, employer‑paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, maternity/parental leave programs, and opportunities for education, training and staff development.

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse, skilled workforce that is representative of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2

SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples, and Newcomers. For this recruitment, equity may be a factor in selection, with consideration given to Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons With Disabilities, Newcomers, and preference given to qualified applicants who self‑identify as members of these groups. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process. Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

Under the general supervision of the Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor or designated Foreman/Leading Industrial Mechanic, the Industrial Mechanic is responsible for carrying out mechanical maintenance, repairs, overhauls, and installations on all types of mechanical equipment, as assigned.

• Perform mechanical repairs to complex and varying sizes of pumping units, compressors, overhead cranes, moving bridges, centrifuges, grinders, etc.
• Install new mechanical equipment as required.
• Align equipment to required specifications and tolerances.
• Repair and install chemical equipment.
• Make connections for offloading hazardous commodities.
• Repair and overhaul natural gas, diesel, and gasoline internal combustion engines.
• Carry out preventive maintenance and maintain accurate records and sketches.
• Work with a Computerized Work Maintenance System (CWMS).
• Practice workplace safety and adhere to required regulations.
• Perform other duties consistent with the classification, as required.

• Grade 12 education or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the Industrial Mechanic’s (Millwright) trade.
• Experience in the maintenance, repairing, and troubleshooting of all types of pumps.
• Experience in installing and servicing mechanical seals.
• Experience in aligning equipment to required tolerances.
• Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical equipment maintenance (HVAC).
• Experience in troubleshooting and analyzing problems on process‑related equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints, draw sketches for modifications, and update blueprints.
• Ability to interpret vibrations and analyze them on machinery and equipment using available equipment (e.g., vibration analyzers, laser shaft alignment computers).
• Demonstrated knowledge of complex hydraulic systems.
• Preferred experience with the use and handling of hazardous chemicals and related equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees at all levels, external contacts, contractors, and the public.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, regulations, and procedures applicable to the area of work (confined entry, hazardous conditions, etc.).

• Must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada; if possessing a work permit, must ensure it remains valid.
• Must possess the Industrial Mechanic’s (Millwright) Inter‑provincial Trade Certification with a Red Seal.
• A Police Information Check, satisfactory to the employer, will be required at the candidate’s expense.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s Licence; a Notice of Driver’s Licence In Force document must be provided upon request.
• Must be physically…