Technologist, Millwright (Appendix D)

Cambrian College; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambrian College’s Schools of Skills Training seeks a Millwright technologist for a leave replacement starting September 2026. You will plan, maintain millwright labs and provide expert support to faculty and students, helping design learning equipment and evaluate resources.

A strong safety focus is required in a collaborative, teaching‑oriented environment. The role emphasizes teamwork, problem solving, and initiative, with responsibilities spanning repairs, budgeting assistance, and lab

Qualifications

• Certified journeyperson in millwright or general machinist with recognized credential.
• Three years of post-apprenticeship experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and maintain millwright and machine lab facilities including repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Provide technical expertise to faculty and students and assist in lab operations.
• Design and develop equipment and materials to meet learning requirements.
• Evaluate equipment and resources and advise on purchases or repairs.
• Control inventory and assist with budgeting in coordination with the department.
• Promote workplace safety and model safe practices.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Initiative

Education

Certificate of Qualification 433A/429A

Postsecondary diploma in Millwright/General Machinist

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Cambrian College’s Schools of Skills Training requires a Millwright technologist, on a leave replacement basis, beginning September 2026.

• Plan, organize, and maintain millwright and machine lab facilities including repairs, preventive maintenance.
• Provide technical expertise of a specialized nature to faculty and students and determine the best services and methods required to meet user needs, and provide assistance and direction to students while in the lab.
• Design and develop equipment, systems, materials, etc., to meet students’ learning requirements.
• Evaluate equipment and other resources and make recommendations whether to purchase or repair.
• Control supply inventory and monitor budget in conjunction with the department coordinator.
• Promote and uphold a workplace safety standard and be an effective role model within the classroom.

Required:

• Certificate of Qualification as a 433A Industrial Mechanic Millwright or 429A General Machinist journeyperson. (A copy of educational documents must be submitted with application *** education completed outside of Canada, applicants are required to submit a WES or ICAS with their application).
• Three years of experience after completion of apprenticeship training.
• Working knowledge in Microsoft software such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills to work with clients.
• High degree of initiative, work‑related flexibility, and creative problem‑solving skills.
• The ability to advise and positively interact with students is important, as is the ability to work within a team environment.

Assets/Preferred:

• Postsecondary diploma in Millwright or General Machinist
• Experience working within a postsecondary environment.
• Teaching or hands‑on training experience.

To be considered, candidates must provide the following as an attachment:

• Educational documents
  • WES/ICAS Equivalence if degrees/diplomas are from a Non‑Canadian University
• Certificate of Qualification as a Journeyperson