Co-generation-Building Operator
126674
: Trades
: Ontario-Hamilton
This position will be located at: Hamilton General Hospital
: Facilities Management
: Regular Full-time
Hours per week: 40
: 1
Union Code: CUPE 7800 Trades
: 39.1838 - 39.1838 Hourly
: Aug 31, 2026, 11:00:00 PM
: Sep 9, 2026, 10:59:00 PM
Unit Summary
Hamilton Health Sciences is a community of 15,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves southwestern Ontario residents. We also provide specialized, advanced care to people from across the province. We’re the only hospital in Ontario that cares for all ages, from pre-birth to end-of-life. We offer world-leading expertise in many areas, including cardiac and stroke care, cancer care, palliative care and pediatrics. We are a world-renowned hospital for healthcare research. We focus daily on improving the quality of care for our patients through innovation and evidence-based practices. As the largest employer in the Greater Hamilton region, we play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College. As part of Hamilton Health Sciences Engineering Department is an integral part of the support services, providing facilities maintenance services to all buildings, wards and departments. (General, JHCC, JCC, St. Peters, WLMH and McMaster Children’s Hospital sites.) The Engineering staff is comprised of numerous and varied trades, including Stationary Engineers in the power plant, Electricians, Plumbers, Millwrights, Carpenters, Painters, etc. all contributing to the safe and efficient operation of the facilities. The department’s goals can best be summarized as SERVICE EXCELLENCE.
Unit Summary
The Engineering Department at Hamilton Health Sciences is an integral part of the support services, providing facilities maintenance services to all buildings, wards and departments at General, Juravinski, JCC, WLMH and McMaster Medical Centre sites. The Engineering staff is comprised of numerous and varied trades, including Cogeneration Building Operators in the power plant, Electricians, Plumbers, Millwrights, Carpenters, Painters, etc. all contributing to the safe and efficient operation of the facilities. The department's goals can best be summarized as "SERVICE EXCELLENCE".
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Chief Engineer, the Co-generation/Building Operator is responsible for the daily operation, monitoring, troubleshooting, shutdown and start up, chemical treatment, operational checks and testing of all Power Generation, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, electrical, instrumentation, plumbing, mechanical, fire alarm, computer and associated equipment, controls and systems in accordance with corporate, unit and departmental goals and objectives, policies and standards. While the Operator is responsible for all functions in accordance with duties defined in the job description for the Co-generation/Building Operator, the primary focus will be preventive and demand maintenance of all of the Co-generation Plants. May be assigned to work at any HHS site.
Schedule Work Hours
Rotating shifts - days/nights
1. Current Province of Ontario Stationary Engineer Third Class Certificate of Qualification
2. Minimum of five years experience as a qualified Tradesperson
3. Demonstrated experience and proficiency in the operation, monitoring, troubleshooting, repair and testing of buildings with computerized building control systems for all heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, electrical, instrumentation, plumbing, mechanical, fire alarm, computer and associated equipment, controls and systems
4. Demonstrated ability to follow verbal and written instructions in English
5. Demonstrated ability to use the tools and equipment of the trade
6. Must be willing to provide own hand tools of the trade
7. Demonstrated ability and willingness to work in areas that are cold, hot, dusty, dirty, noisy, amongst machinery, at elevated levels and have cramped quarters
8. Ability to crawl, lifts heavy items, climb and work from ladders and scaffolding
9. Past experience as a Cogeneration Plant Operator preferred
Guidelines
Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.
To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.
This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.
If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:
Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement
Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement
Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement
Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement
Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement
