Licensed Millwright, Wastewater

Position Details

• Service Area: Infrastructure, Development, and Environment
• Department: Environmental Services
• Division: Wastewater Services
• Work Location: Wastewater Services, 530 Wellington Street W
• Work Mode: In Person
• Job Type and Duration: Permanent, Full Time Vacancy
• Salary Range: $39.62 per hour
• Affiliation: CUPE Local 241
• Posting Period: August 31, 2026 to until vacancy is filled

Job Summary

When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of over 2000 employees who deliver services the community relies on every day. Together, we are bringing to life Guelph’s vision of an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment. As a single tier municipality, we offer a variety of occupations and career specialties within our organization. Guided by the goals and objectives of the Future Guelph: Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, prosperous city.

What we offer

• Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits to meet the needs of our diverse employees
• Paid vacation days, increasing with years of service
• Paid personal days
• Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, including 100-per-cent employer matching
• Extended health and dental benefits, including Health Care Spending Account
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Parental leave top up program
• Learning and development opportunities including tuition assistance
• Employee recognition programs

Position Overview

Resumes are being accepted for the position of Licensed Millwright, Wastewater in the Wastewater Services Division. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the successful candidate will use their background to perform repairs and maintenance at the Wastewater Treatment Plant and Sewage Pumping Stations. Guided by the goals and objectives of the City’s Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Vision for an inclusive, connected and prosperous city.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform preventative/predictive maintenance and repairs on pumps, valves, electric and pneumatic actuators, motors, gears, hydraulics, mechanical drives, speed reducers and other related equipment
• Analyze by troubleshooting all types of mechanical and related equipment, making recommendations on repair or replacement
• Organize, coordinate and work with external contractors while performing maintenance or repairs; ensure completed work conforms to City standards and industry best practices
• Ensure all work complies with safety standards and applicable codes
• Respond to emergency equipment failures, troubleshoot equipment, diagnose problems, identify needed resources, and make repairs or collaborate with contractors to complete work
• Provide support services for project implementation and start-up and commissioning of equipment
• Administer and update a Computerized Maintenance Management System including processing of work requests, work orders, data entry
• Perform welding, pipe fitting, rigging and operational duties
• Maintain good working relationships with colleagues, customers, and contractors through collaboration, communication and conflict resolution skills
• Work in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety Act, all applicable codes, Federal, Provincial and City regulations, Ministry of the Environment regulations, and monitor compliance with customer service and regulatory requirements
• Ensure compliance with Wastewater regulations including Guelph Wastewater ECAs, Ontario Water Resources Act, Canada Fisheries Act and standard operating procedures
• Liaise with Wastewater Services staff and contractors to coordinate and minimize impacts of maintenance activities on process and performance
• Complete and maintain all daily legislative and non-legislative records and logs
• Assist operational staff to ensure reliable and continuous operation of Class 4 wastewater treatment facility
• Monitor inventories, develop specifications and propose goods and services required to execute work plans
• Assist in operational facility maintenance including cleaning duties
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements

• Completion of Grade 12 Diploma and 4 years’ maintenance experience; preferably in water or wastewater environment (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Valid Industrial Maintenance Millwright Certificate (433A)
• Possession or ability to obtain Wastewater Treatment OIT Certificate within 6 months of hire and Class I Wastewater Treatment License within 48 months of start date
• Valid Class G driver's licence with good driving record; required to provide current driver’s abstract before start date