Industrial Millwright - WPCP

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services; Northwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 98,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Pension plan

Health, vision & dental coverage

Life insurance

Paid vacation & holidays

EFAP & wellness program

Training & development

Safety culture

Job summary

The City of Thunder Bay is seeking an Industrial Millwright for the Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP). The role focuses on preventive maintenance, equipment monitoring, and repairs to ensure safe and efficient wastewater treatment operations.

Responsibilities include maintaining pumps and valves, updating drawings, and participating in installations, with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with conveyors, pumps, piping, valves and compressors.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Ontario 433A Millwright certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance as assigned per Preventative Maintenance System.
• Operate valves, pumps, generators, controls and other equipment.
• Input work performed, parts used and time in the PM system.
• Monitor equipment, identify wear or abnormalities and report.
• Repair or replace equipment showing wear or malfunction.
• Suggest improvements and participate in installations.
• Perform general building and grounds repairs as needed.
• Obtain and manage parts from inventory and return unused items.
• Update plant drawings and manuals.

Skills

Machinery maintenance

Troubleshooting

Pumps

Valves

Reading drawings

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Journeyman Millwright 433A

Job description

City Manager's Office Thunder Bay, Ontario P7E6H8

As an Industrial Millwright – Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP), you’ll play a key role in keeping Thunder Bay’s wastewater facilities running safely and efficiently. Our team is committed to protecting the integrity of environment by providing primary and secondary wastewater treatment, phosphorus and ammonia removal and sludge digestion for the City of Thunder Bay. We provide innovative and cost-effective ways to sustain and manage our wastewater treatment process.

At the WPCP, we focus on work-life balance, including such advantages as:

• Working straight days - Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm.
• No shift work, no night shift.
• A clean, well-maintained facility where meaningful work is achieved.

Here you’ll work in a collaborative and inclusive team environment, where you’ll be part of a team that

combines technical expertise with pride in service.

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Occupation Type

Millwright

Total Positions

1

Wage

$47.20

Hours/Week

0

Days of Work

n/a

Closing Date / Apply By

12/2/2026

Start Date

n/a

Duties

As an Industrial Millwright at the City of Thunder Bay Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP), you will:

• Perform maintenance as assigned, or as outlined by the Preventative Maintenance System.
• Operate valves, pumps, generators, controls and other equipment as necessary.
• Maintain and input information into the Preventative Maintenance System by entering work performed, parts used, and time required to perform work on work orders.
• Monitor assigned equipment, identify and report equipment wear, abnormalities, breakdowns,
• and repairs required.
• Repair or replace equipment or parts that break down or show wear or malfunction.
• Recommend improvements for plant equipment and participate in installations.
• Perform general building and grounds repairs as required.
• Obtain necessary parts, supplies, and tools, from inventory, and is accountable for their return,
• or assignment to Work Orders. Recommend spare parts for inventory.
• Update plant drawings and manuals.

We’re proud to offer a workplace where your trade is respected, your safety comes first, and your future is secure. As an Industrial Millwright with the City of Thunder Bay, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay that recognizes your skills and contributions
• A matching pension plan to help you build lasting financial security
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage, plus life insurance for peace of mind
• Generous paid vacation and holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave days when
• you need extra time off
• Access to a confidential Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and a wellness program to support your well-being
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to keep your skills sharp and advance your career
• A culture of safety and recognition, with programs and appreciation events that celebrate the work of our skilled trades teams
• The pride of keeping essential city services running safely and sustainably, knowing your work makes a visible difference to the community

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent as per the Ministry of Environment certification guidelines
• Journeyman Certification as an Industrial Mechanic Millwright (433A) in Ontario
• Must have proven practical experience in operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of machinery such as conveyors, pumps, piping, valves, compressors and other industrial machinery
• Must be able to read and interpret engineering, construction and mechanical drawings

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous

peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the

2SLGBTQ+ community.

ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed,

sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity

or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any

of the above characteristics. Do not include:

• Any certificates that have photo identification

Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources Division should you be the successful applicant. If a Criminal Record Check is required it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.

ACCOMMODATION: Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

PRIVACY: Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c.

302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate