Third Class Engineer

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto. 

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality. 

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Union: IUOE

Number of vacancies:  2

New or Replacement Position: NEW

Site: Toronto Western Hospital

Department: Facility Management Services

Reports to: Chief Engineer & Manager, Facilities Operations

Hours: 0-35 hours

Wage Range: $42.97 per hour. Start rate non-negotiable. 

Shifts: Various

Status: Casual

Closing Date: April 8, 2026

Duties:

In compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations, the principal responsibilities of the Third Class Operating Engineer include:

• Operate and Maintain the building automation system, boiler and chiller plant, fire alarm, pneumatic tube, medical gas, other mechanical/electrical systems or equipment
• Respond to and troubling shooting calls from various departments.

• Completion of Grade XII or equivalent
• Ontario Third Class Stationary Engineer’s Certificate
• Two years related experience preferable in a hospital environment
• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electric HVAC schematics
• Experience with the operations of a facilities Building Automation System (BAS) an asset
• Ability to keyboard and have basic computer skills an asset
• Must have an electro/mechanical aptitude
• Must have excellent interpersonal and customer services skills

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

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