Apprentice - Industrial Mechanic Millwright (433A)

Halton Region; Burlington; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Halton Region invites applications for the Apprentice Industrial Mechanic Millwright (433A) role at the Skyway Wastewater Treatment Plant in Burlington. The starting wage is $27/hr under CUPE 2620, with progression through school terms and wage increases as you advance through the apprenticeship.

The role supports maintenance and installation of equipment, diagnosis of mechanical issues, and collaboration with Millwright Journeyman and external contractors within water and wastewater facilities.

Qualifications

• Secondary School Diploma and be either interested in becoming an apprentice or already be a 1st Year Millwright Apprentice.
• Minimum of one (1) year related work experience
• Ability to work in various working conditions outdoors and indoors and in a variety of weather conditions and height
• Willing to take direction, follow the lead of qualified millwrights and support our one team culture.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all company Health and Safety policies and training requirements.
• Be successful in the phases of learning and achieve minimum scores and achievements, and achieve red seal level certification upon completion.
• Assist Millwright Journeyman with maintenance, repair, replacement and installation of equipment.
• Maintain and repair pumps, valves, motors, gearboxes, hydraulic systems, and related equipment in water and wastewater facilities.
• Assist in analysis and diagnostics of mechanical equipment and recommend repairs or replacements.
• Ensure all work complies with safety standards and codes.
• Interpret O&M manuals, diagrams, schematics, prints; recommend revisions.
• Coordinate with external contractors and inspect completed work.

Skills

Following direction

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

Secondary School Diploma

1st Year Millwright Apprentice

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Apprentice - Industrial Mechanic Millwright (433A)

Halton Region is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value, welcome and respect the unique perspectives and contributions of all individuals. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples (First Nation, Métis, Inuit), Black and racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Accommodations are available at any point upon request for candidates participating in the selection process.

If you are looking for a role where you can lead a team towards the delivery of municipal infrastructure projects for the residents of Halton, we want to hear from you. Over the next 10 years, the Region will be investing over $5 billion in transportation, water and wastewater infrastructure. We are committed to delivering high quality infrastructure for the residents, businesses and visitors to Halton Region, and are looking for dedicated, forward thinking and enthusiastic individuals to join our Public Works team!

Posting ID: 5373
Department: Public Works
Division: Water & Wastewater Treatment
Pay Range: $27/hr (Apprentice starting rate -CUPE 2620*) Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
Work Location: Skyway Wastewater Treatment Plant - 1125 Lakeshore Road, Burlington
Employee Group: CUPE 2620
Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy
Posting Date: August 12, 2026
Application Deadline: August 25, 2026

*The hourly wage is a percentage of the Journeyman's rate ($45/hr). Internal applicants start at 70% of the Journeyman's rate.
Newly hired apprentice will be given credit for accredited school term levels of apprenticeship.

Start: 60% of Journeyman rate ($27.00/hour)
After 6 months: 65%
After successful completion of the 1st school term: 70%
After successful completion of the 2nd school term: 80%
After successful completion of the 3rd school term: 90%

Job Summary

Are you interested in building a career as a Millwright?

The Apprentice Industrial Mechanic Millwright (433A) position is open to individuals who are looking to begin their apprenticeship journey, as well as those currently completing their first year of a Millwright apprenticeship program.

Additional information about the trade, training requirements, and certification pathways can be found on the Skilled Trades Ontario website.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Adhere to all company Health and Safety policies, procedures, and training requirements, while ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory standards and legislation.
• Be successful in the various phases of learning and achieve minimum scores and achievements over the life of the apprentice program, and achieve red seal level certification upon completion.
• Assist Millwright Journeyman with the maintenance, repair, replacement and installation of equipment.
• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the maintenance and repair of pumps, valves, electric and pneumatic actuators, motors, gearboxes, hydraulic systems, mechanical drives, speed reducers, and other related equipment within water and wastewater facilities and outlying stations.
• Assist in the analysis and diagnostics of all types of mechanical and related equipment and make recommendations on a course of action for the repair or replacement of equipment.
• Ensure all work complies with safety standards and all applicable codes.
• Interpret Operating & Maintenance (O&M) manuals, diagrams, schematics, prints and recommend revisions.
• Under supervision organize, coordinate and work with external contractors while performing maintenance or repairs to equipment, including the inspection of completed work to ensure it conforms to Regional standards and industry best practices.
• Respond to emergency equipment failures, troubleshoot equipment and diagnose problems, identify needed resources and make repairs or work with contractors to complete work.

Duties and Responsibilities (Cont'd)

• Provide support services to the Region’s Engineering group to assist with project implementation and the start-up and commissioning of equipment.
• Maintain good working relationships with all colleagues, customers and contractors through collaboration, communication and application of conflict resolution skills.
• Utilize CMMS to record all work performed, source equipment parts, equipment history, and modify and update work status as required.
• Perform welding, pipe fitting and rigging as required.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

• Secondary School Diploma and be either interested in becoming an an apprentice or already be a 1st Year Millwright Apprentice.
• Minimum of one (1) year related work experience
• Ability to work in various working conditons, ranging from outdoors and indoors and in a variety of weather conditions and height.
• Willing to take direction, follow the lead of qualified millwrights and support our one team culture.

Preferred

• Experience working in a maintenance setting.
• Completion of an Industrial Millwright Pre-Apprenticeship

Working/ Employment Conditions

Working Conditions

• Requirement to drive a Regional vehicle.
• Flexibility in working hours will be required.
• Work both indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.
• The ability to perform all the necessary physical tasks associated with the position including lifting, bending, kneeling, crawling, climbing ladders, working from scaffolding and heights

Employment Conditions

• Acurrent (obtained within the past six (6) months), original and acceptable Criminal Records Check, by the first day of employment.
• Acopy of a valid Ontario G-class driver’s license and a driver’s abstract, by their first day of employment.

Halton Region serves more than 650,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to delivering high-quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community. At Halton, you are encouraged to grow and succeed in your career and are recognized for your accomplishments and contributions. As an employee, you will be part of a progressive, service-focused, and award-winning employer with a diverse and inclusive work environment.