Steamfitter, Facilities Department - Permanent Full-Time (1.0)

Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario - Ottawa Children's Treatment Centre; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Family-friendly environment

Job summary

CHEO in Ottawa is seeking a skilled Steamfitter to maintain and install steam and pipework in our complex heating, cooling, and pressurized systems. You will handle maintenance, new installations, and contractor coordination across hospital facilities.

We require a National Journeyman Steamfitter Certification (Red Seal) or equivalent, with at least 5 years’ experience in mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years and valid qualifications as a National Journeyman Steamfitter or Stationary Engineers 3rd Class (Essential)
• Experience in Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities (Preferred)
• Candidate must hold a valid National Journeyman Steamfitter Certification or Stationary Engineers 3rd Class (Red Seal) (Essential)
• Extensive knowledge of mechanical, plumbing and HVAC systems (Essential)
• Read and interpret construction drawings (Essential)
• Mechanically inclined (Essential)
• Electronically inclined (Essential)
• Computer, office, and word processing skills (Essential)
• Work with power and hand tools (Essential)
• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail (Essential)
• Must be capable of working in a multi-skilled environment (Essential)
• Must be capable of working on inter-disciplinary project teams (Essential)
• Good verbal and written communication skills (Essential)
• Criminal Record Check (Level 1) (Essential)
• Bilingualism (French/English) (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs all Steam systems including but not limited to, pipes, fixtures, and traps, for steam distribution, heating
• Installs heating lines
• Installs and maintains pressure vessels
• Rebuilds pressure vessels and installs mechanical seals
• Solders and welds and checks for leaks on broken pipes
• Estimates, records materials, and time required for work orders in relation to the steam trade
• Lays out work, assembles equipment and fabricates as required
• Assures work area is kept safe and clean
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Steamfitter/Mechanical systems

HVAC systems knowledge

Read construction drawings

Mechanical inclination

Electronic aptitude

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

National Journeyman Steamfitter Certification or Stationary Engineers 3rd Class (Red Seal)

Experience in Hospitals/ Healthcare facilities

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Compensation: $35.14-$43.11

Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinabek Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. CHEO also honours all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land. CHEO is one of the few stand-alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to more than 6,500 staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers, as well as volunteers – all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th century acute care hospital into a 21st century integrated child and youth health system. Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care that’s provided where, when, and how it is needed. CHEO’s Research Institute is dedicated to world-class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children’s health concerns. CHEO has been named Canada’s best health‑care employer by Forbes in 2024, 2025 and 2026 and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada’s Best Employers for multiple consecutive years. For the 14th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region. Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for maintaining and installing all the steam and pipework components within CHEOs complicated heating, cooling, and pressurized systems. This important role involves dealing with maintenance, new installs, or contractor coordination of the systems they are responsible for.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains and repairs all Steam systems including but not limited to, pipes, fixtures, and traps, for steam distribution, heating
• Installs heating lines
• Installs and maintains pressure vessels
• Rebuilds pressure vessels and installs mechanical seals
• Solders and welds and checks for leaks on broken pipes
• Estimates, records materials, and time required for work orders in relation to the steam trade
• Lays out work, assembles equipment and fabricates as required
• Assures work area is kept safe and clean
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 5 years and valid qualifications as a National Journeyman Steamfitter or Stationary Engineers 3rd Class (Essential)
• Experience in Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities (Preferred)
• Candidate must hold a valid National Journeyman Steamfitter Certification or Stationary Engineers 3rd Class (Red Seal) (Essential)
• Extensive knowledge of mechanical, plumbing and HVAC systems (Essential)
• Read and interpret construction drawings (Essential)
• Mechanically inclined (Essential)
• Electronically inclined (Essential)
• Computer, office, and word processing skills (Essential)
• Work with power and hand tools (Essential)
• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail (Essential)
• Must be capable of working in a multi-skilled environment (Essential)
• Must be capable of working on inter-disciplinary project teams (Essential)
• Good verbal and written communication skills (Essential)
• Criminal Record Check (Level 1) (Essential)
• Bilingualism (French/English) (Preferred)

Effective March 29, 2021, CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre-screening and evaluation process. This process may include more varied and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical exam, or other assessment. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested. Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider. Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.

CHEO is much more than a hospital. Our commitment to outstanding care and continued development impacts every part of a child and youth's health and well-being. We play a crucial role in building a healthy future for our community. Working at CHEO means a rewarding career.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Unique culture that fosters dedication, communication, respect and teamwork
• Place where your opinions will be respected, contributions valued and your initiatives rewarded
• Family-friendly environment that supports you and your own family, as well as the children, youth and families we serve
• Chance to grow — personally and professionally — through our comprehensive orientation program and on-the-job learning support for continued education and learning potential for a relocation reimbursement benefit truly unique work environment

We are redefining what it means to be a hospital. Exceptional and integrated care is what families, children and youth deserve. We are committed to partnering with them and the community to provide this care — where, when and how it’s needed.

CHEO continues to be selected by local, national and international competitions showcasing employers who lead their sector in offering exceptional workplaces for their employees. For the eleventh time, CHEO has been recognized as one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers. We are among a select group of organizations at the forefront of their respective industries who offer exceptional places to work. We were given this honour based on our outstanding: workplace atmosphere benefits employee communications training and skills development community involvement.