Machine Shop
Operations & Maintenance
Position number: 37839
Date posted: June 3, 2026
Industrial Mechanic - Industrial Mechanic (Unifor)
Term
Work schedule:
38.75 hours/week; Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 4:15 pm
Appointment Dates
July 20, 2026 to July 23, 2027
For more information please contact: Iex Wui Quach - [email protected]
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- Certificate: Certificate of Qualification as an Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) as issued by the Manitoba Department of Labour.
- Registration: Red Seal Journeyman Industrial Mechanic (Millwright).
- License: Must hold a valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s License.
LEVEL OF FORMAL EDUCATION:
- VET qualification (i.e., Vocational Education and Training).
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum 5 years - extensive position related experience.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Must be able to estimate costs of time and materials required for new installations or repairs to existing systems or equipment.
- Must be able to read blue prints, schematics and understand technical language and manuals.
- Must have the knowledge and ability to repair various types of equipment safely and properly.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills to coordinate and facilitate work with students, coworkers, jurisdictional authorities and other trades.
- Must be able to communicate clearly and capable of following and executing instructions in English (verbal and written).
- Must be able to work independently or in teams with minimal supervision.
- Must have good organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Must be tactful and able to follow privacy and confidentiality policies as it pertains to room entry.
- Must have knowledge of FIPPA and PHIA.
- Must ensure the safety of yourself and others in the work environment.
- Knowledge of the different types of personal protective equipment and when to use them.
- Must be self-motivated, dependable, conscientious, and take pride in quality workmanship.
- Basic computer skills (MS Word and Excel) and ability to maintain records electronically.
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- The work environment across the University includes high rise buildings, working in mechanical rooms, working outdoors, working in the presence of staff, students, and public.
- Most work is physically demanding and some work environments present hazards that involve safe work procedures and precautions.
- Must be physically capable of performing the duties as assigned.
- Must be able to pass required FIT assessment and related safety training.
- Must be able to work in awkward, confined spaces and high locations.
- Must be alert and thorough.
- Must be able to perform related duties as assigned.
OTHER:
- May be required to work at the Fort Garry or Bannatyne Campus.
- Regular attendance and punctuality are required.
- Will be required to provide acceptable Criminal Record and Vulnerable Persons Registry checks.
- Works on a wide range of industrial machinery and mechanical equipment.
- Diagnoses irregularities and malfunctions of such machinery and equipment and replaces or repairs as required.
- Cleans, adjusts and lubricates such machinery and equipment.
- Advises when immediate shut down of equipment is necessary to minimize damage or when temporary continued operation will have no harmful effect.
- Perform scheduled preventative and routine maintenance such as meter/gauge readings, visual inspections, bearing vibration analysis, belt tension inspection.
- Machines, brazes, welds and solders parts as required.
- Erects, lines up and levels machinery and equipment.
- Estimates time and material for specific jobs.
- Maintains records as required, both paper and electronic.
- Installs and commissions new equipment.
- Use and maintain tools and equipment.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
38.75 hours/week; Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 4:15 pm
The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).
If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.
Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.
