Journeyperson - Industrial Mechanic/Millwright

City of Regina; Regina; On-site; CAD 115,906,000 - 126,823,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Regina is seeking a Journeyperson Industrial Mechanic for the Facilities Maintenance branch in Regina, Saskatchewan. The role focuses on installation, maintenance, and testing of mechanical equipment and systems within City facilities.

The ideal candidate will have a Journeyperson Certification, Grade 12, and at least two years of related experience, with strong blueprint reading and supervisory ability.

Qualifications

• Requires Grade 12 completion and a Journeyperson Certification in Industrial Mechanic.
• Two years of journeyperson experience in Industrial Mechanic Trade preferred, in equipment/machinery maintenance.
• Knowledge of standard methods, materials, tools and equipment used in Industrial Mechanical trade.
• Ability to interpret blueprint plans and drawings and supervise assigned staff.

Responsibilities

• Installs, assembles, repairs, overhauls, removes and tests mechanical equipment and machinery.
• Installs machinery and supporting structures according to plans and drawings.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, specifications, diagrams and schematics to determine work procedures.
• Participates in erection, construction and leveling of frameworks, foundations and anchors.
• Aligns machinery and related components and external piping connections.
• Examines, tests, repairs and diagnoses equipment for abnormal conditions and makes adjustments.
• Installs and maintains hydraulic, pneumatic and specialty systems including HVAC and boilers.
• Performs related work as required.

Skills

Journeyperson Cert

Blueprint reading

Supervise staff

Safety awareness

Machinery maintenance

Education

Grade 12

Two years journeyperson experience

Job description

Job ID: 3682

Openings: 1

Jurisdiction: CUPE Local 21

Division: City Operations

Department: Facilities & Fleet

Branch: Facilities Maintenance

Location Name: Regina, Saskatchewan, CA

Type of Posting: Internal & External

Employment Type: Permanent

Hourly Salary: $40.45 - $44.26 (includes $7/hour market supplement)

Date Posted: September 4th, 2026

Closing Date: September 25th, 2026

Land Acknowledgement

We are proud to reside on Treaty 4 Territory and the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota, Nakota, Lakota, and Métis Nation, honoring and respecting these Nations and ancestors of this territory and grateful to be here. Regina is committed to building trust and creating true partnerships with Indigenous peoples.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Regina is an equal opportunities employer dedicated to fostering a respectful, collaborative, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace, allowing everyone to achieve their full potential. We value diversity as a key to our success and encourage all qualified candidates, including Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQIAP+ individuals of all genders, people of disabilities, and members of equity-deserving communities, to apply.

The City of Regina is committed to ensure accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform our Talent team and we’ll collaborate with you to address your requirements.

Position Summary

In an environment that supports continuous improvement and under the supervision of the Trades Co-ordinator Mechanical/Electrical, this employee will perform industrial mechanic duties for the Facilities Maintenance branch. Work involves the installation, trouble shooting, maintenance, repair and testing of mechanical equipment and machinery in City facilities. Work is performed independently with latitude for determining specific job methods; however, work priorities are established in consultation with the Trades Co-ordinator. Assignments are in the form of work orders and/or oral instructions and may be accompanied by detailed technical sketches, plans, blueprints, specifications and maintenance schedules. Work is reviewed in progress and/or upon completion. A Journeyperson Industrial Mechanic will be required to supervise other trades people.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Installs, assembles, repairs, overhauls, removes and tests mechanical equipment such as pumps, motors, drive units, compressors, collector chains and sprockets, conveyors, pulleys, shafts, belts, rollers, presses, heat exchangers, bus washers, hoists, chlorinators, various piping systems and a variety of other equipment.
• Installs machinery and supporting structures in City facilities according to manufacturer’s specifications, layout plans and drawings.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, specifications, diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
• Participates in the erection, construction and levelling of frameworks, foundations and anchors for equipment and machinery.
• Aligns machinery, equipment, frames, couplings, bearings, shafts, various drives and the identification and connection of external piping such as water supplies, drains and lubrication hoses.
• Examines, tests, repairs and diagnoses equipment for excessive vibration, temperature, speed or abnormal lubrication under normal operating conditions and makes adjustments or repairs as required.
• Installs and maintains hydraulic, pneumatic and specialty systems including heating, ventilating and air-conditioning equipment, chlorine systems and boilers.
• Performs related work as required.

Key Qualifications

• The Knowledge, abilities, and skills for this position are obtained through the successful completion of Grade twelve (12) and a Journeyperson Certification in the Industrial Mechanic Trade. As well, two (2) years of current Journeyperson experience in the Industrial Mechanic Trade, preferably in the area of equipment and machinery maintenance.
• Considerable knowledge of standard methods, materials, tools and equipment used in relation to the Industrial Mechanical trade.
• Knowledge of current codes and regulation that effect the trade.
• Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Knowledge of general rules and regulations of the Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act and the City of Regina Occupational Health and Safety Manual.
• Ability to interpret blueprint plans, drawings, sketches and schematics of parts assembly and relative positions of machinery components.
• Ability to accurately assemble parts, make fine adjustments and to use precision measuring techniques.
• Skill in the use of tools of the trade.
• Ability to supervise assigned staff including planning daily work schedules and managing performance.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision demonstrating sound judgement and decision-making skills.

Working/Other Conditions

• To be considered for this position you must clearly identify your qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities and where you obtained them in your application/resume.
• May be required to work shift work and is subject to call out when a problem arises in his/her field of expertise.
• The employee will be required to provide a standardized set of tools for the trade.E
• Must possess a First Aid Certificate and a valid Saskatchewan driver’s license.

Additional Requirements

• Successful candidates may be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check per the City of Regina’s Criminal Record Check Policy.
• Proof of education is required.
• Additional assessments may be conducted to evaluate competencies, skills, and knowledge.