Building Operator

McGill University; Montreal; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life Insurance

Defined contribution pension plan

RRSP/TFSA

Vacation policy

Personal days

Floating holidays

Summer Fridays

Paid time off over December

Tuition waiver

Job summary

McGill University is seeking a Building Operator for the Ferrier Building, working 38.75 hours per week on a day shift. You will operate and maintain heating, refrigeration and other building engineering equipment under supervision, with eligibility for on-call duties.

Requirements include valid Fourth Class Stationary Engineer, Class B Refrigeration Equipment Operations, and functional English and French oral and written skills.

Qualifications

• Must have Fourth Class Stationary Engineer cert and Class B Refrigeration Equipment Operations.
• Functional spoken English and French; written in either language.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain heating, refrigeration and building engineering equipment.
• May be required to respond to call-ins and work in hospital environments; wear PPE as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

French proficiency

Education

Fourth Class Stationary Engineer

Class B Refrigeration Equipment Operations

Job description

Hiring Unit:

Facilities Management and Ancillary Services - HVAC Operations

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the HVAC Supervisor, Zone East – the Building Operator is responsible for the operation and maintenance of heating, refrigeration and other building engineering equipment assigned under his care.

Qualifications:

Must possess valid certificates of Fourth Class Stationary Engineering along with a class "B" (Refrigeration Equipment Operations). English and French functional spoken and read. English or French functional written.

Additional Details:

• Unit: HVAC
• Premium: Certification (0.60$/hour)
• Status: Full Time
• Employment type: Contract
• Hours of Work: 38.75 hours/week, day shift from 7:30 am to 3:45 pm; the incumbent will be required to serve on a call-in list. A meal time period of thirty (30) minutes is unpaid.
• The incumbent may be assigned to work in a hospital environment where building operations support patient care and research activities and may be required to respond to urgent operational requirements in a fast-paced environment.
• The incumbent will be required to wear a mask and other required personal protective equipment (PPE) when working in designated areas.

As one of Montreal’s Top Employers, here is what we offer:

• Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)
• Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)
• Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
• Competitive vacation policy
• Two (2) personal days (if eligible)
• Two (2) floating holidays (if eligible)
• Nine (9) Summer Fridays - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day (if eligible)
• Paid time off over the December holiday period (if eligible)
• Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level 2 on a scale of 0-4.

For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click here.

Hourly Salary:

$35.48

Hours per Week:

38.75 (Full time)

Location:

Ferrier Building

Supervisor:

Supervisor Building Operations

Deadline to Apply:

2026-11-19

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].