Operating Engineer Trainee I (Term - Up to 12 Months)

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union membership (UNIFOR Local 2003)

Job summary

The University of Toronto Mississauga invites qualified candidates for the Operating Engineer Trainee I position in Facilities Management and Planning. The role focuses on boiler plant operation and HVAC systems, with the goal of achieving the 4th Class Operating Engineer Certification.

The training is up to 12 months. Upon completion, and if a full-time vacancy exists, the trainee may apply. Union membership with UNIFOR Local 2003 is required.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent with successful completion of TSSA 4th Class exams.
• Ability to demonstrate above-average mechanical aptitude; basic electrical knowledge is an asset.
• Effective English communication, in writing and speech; proficiency in Outlook, Excel and Word.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical knowledge

English communication

Education

Grade 12 diploma

4th Class Operating Engineer Certification (Ontario)

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Operating Engineer Trainee I (Term - Up to 12 Months)

Date Posted: 10/23/2026

Req ID: 50723

Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga

Department: UTM: Facilities, Management & Planning

Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description

The University of Toronto, Mississauga Campus (UTM) invites qualified candidates to apply for an Operating Engineer Trainee I position in the Facilities Management and Planning Department.

The successful Trainee will be afforded the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the operation and maintenance of our boiler plant and the HVAC systems in various buildings in the Mississauga Campus. This experience can be used to achieve the requirements of a Fourth (4th) Class Operating Engineer Certification of Qualification through the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA). The term of this training program is up to 12 months. Upon successful completion of the program, if a vacancy for a full-time position is available, the Trainee may apply. This position is part of the UNIFOR, Local 2003 union and the successful candidate will be required to join this union.

Qualifications

• Education: Grade 12 diploma (or equivalent and has successfully passed all TSSA exams for a Fourth (4th) Class Operating Engineer Certification for the Province of Ontario). Proof of passing these exams is required to be submitted with your application.
• Experience: Ability to demonstrate above-average mechanical aptitude. Basic electrical knowledge would be an asset.
• Other: Ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing; be proficient in Microsoft Outlook email, Excel and Word and have basic keyboarding skills.

Please note:

There is no guarantee of a position upon successful completion of the Trainee Program. If a vacancy for a full-time Operating Engineer position is available, the Trainee may apply. Applicants must submit proof that both 4th Class Operating Engineer exams were passed with your online application.

Closing Date: 11/03/2026, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group: Hourly

Personnel Subarea: Unifor FT L2003

Appointment Type: Budget - Term

Schedule: Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: Job Rate: $29.57/hour

Job Category: Engineering / Technical

Diversity Statement

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Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

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Indigenous Substantiation Process

The University of Toronto has implemented a process to substantiate Indigenous Membership/Citizenship/Enrolment for candidates who identify as Indigenous. For more information about this process, please refer to the Indigenous Substantiation Website.

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