MILLWRIGHT APPRENTICE (BAND LEVEL 6)

Memorial University of Newfoundland; San Juan de Terranova; Hybrid; CAD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial University of Newfoundland is seeking a Millwright Apprentice to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair mechanical equipment across the main campus, Ocean Sciences Center, Signal Hill Campus and other university properties.

Duties include responding to routine and emergency calls, inspecting equipment, maintaining HVAC and water systems, and supporting installations. Candidates must have completed pre‑apprenticeship training and hold a valid Newfoundland and Labrador driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Pre-apprenticeship training completed or in progress for journeyperson.
• Valid driver’s license required per Newfoundland and Labrador regulations.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair a variety of mechanical equipment.
• Respond to routine and emergency calls on campus equipment.
• Inspect and troubleshoot HVAC, diesel generators, pumps and related systems.
• Assist in minor new installations and system activations.

Skills

Pre-apprenticeship training

Driver's license

Education

Pre-apprenticeship program towards journeyperson certification

Job description

The Millwright Apprentice will perform tasks in accordance with standard trade practices, including troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing a variety of mechanical equipment and machinery within the main campus, Ocean Sciences Center, Signal Hill Campus, and other University properties. Duties include responding to routine and emergency calls on a variety of mechanical equipment; inspecting and troubleshooting a variety of mechanical equipment; maintaining heating and ventilation systems, including exhaust fans and fume hoods, diesel generators, compressors and pumps, and air conditioning equipment; performing winter lay‑up and spring activation of large chilled water systems; conducting daily checks on chlorine and alkalinity levels in the University swimming pool; checking fuel tank levels; maintaining compressed air systems, domestic hot water systems, and propane systems; carrying out minor new installations; and performing other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Successful candidates must have completed pre‑apprenticeship (entry‑level) training at a recognized institution towards journeyperson certification in the respective trade. Candidates currently enrolled in pre‑apprenticeship training will also be considered. Candidates must be eligible to enter the apprenticeship program under the Department of Education (Industrial Training Section). Possession of a valid driver’s license and driver’s abstract, as issued by the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, is required.

SALARY

$20.86 - $28.88 per hour based on year of apprenticeship program

In accordance with NAPE 7801 collective agreement

CLOSING DATE

September 2, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. NST

Reference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women; 2SLGBTQIA+ people; persons whose gender identity or gender expression is nonbinary or otherwise not cisgender; Indigenous peoples; racialized people; Black persons; and persons with disabilities. Memorial is committed to providing an inclusive learning and work environment.

If there is anything we can do to ensure your full participation during the application process, please contact [e-mail] directly and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements.

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Please be advised that we are unable to provide updates on current competitions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.