Sous-contremaître, mécanicien-monteur

Job Title:

Subforeperson, Millwright
Bargaining Unit:

CUPE 234
Language Requirement:
English Essential
Vacancy Status:
Temporary vacancy – fixed term

Cornwall is a beautiful community with a population of 47,000 situated on the banks of the St. Lawrence River in Eastern Ontario. The city offers a wide array of urban amenities, making it an excellent place for a career and raising a family. With a growing economy, expanding population and fantastic quality of life, there has never been a better time to start the next phase of your career with the City of Cornwall!

Cornwall is a diverse and progressive community where residents and partners feel safe, welcomed, and enjoy a high quality of life supported by access to financially responsible and sustainable municipal services and infrastructure.

The Subforeperson, Millwright is responsible for providing hands‑on leadership in municipal facilities maintenance and repair, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of mechanical systems. This role serves as a working foreperson, providing trade expertise in industrial machinery, and mechanical equipment and component work while coordinating and guiding maintenance teams.

• Lead and support maintenance teams in the repair, installation, and servicing of municipal facility systems.
• Perform hands‑on skilled trades work.
• Assign tasks, monitor work progress, and ensure compliance with municipal policies and safety regulations.
• Conduct facility inspections, identifying maintenance needs and prioritizing repairs.
• Maintain an inventory of tools, materials, and equipment for facility maintenance activities.
• Assist in coordinating preventative maintenance schedules to extend the lifespan of municipal assets.
• Respond to urgent repair needs, troubleshooting mechanical and structural issues.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to maintenance staff on proper procedures and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety regulations, including lockout/tagout procedures and confined space entry protocols.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, maintenance schedules, and equipment inspections.

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Education &

Certifications:

• Certification of Qualification as an Industrial Mechanic Millwright (Seal 433A) Skilled Trades Ontario.
• Valid Ontario Class “G” drivers’ licence.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Millwright ticketed journeyperson in facilities maintenance or skilled trades, including supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skilled Trades Expertise:
  Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, structural maintenance, and trade‑specific repairs.
• Equipment Operation:
  Ability to safely operate maintenance tools, power equipment, and diagnostic systems.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  Knowledge of workplace safety standards, building codes, and maintenance best practices.
• Problem‑Solving:
  Strong ability to assess operational challenges and implement effective solutions.
• Communication:
  Strong verbal and written communication skills for coordinating teams, responding to inquiries, and reporting incidents.
• Collaboration:
  
  Ability to work effectively with internal teams, contractors, and external interest‑holders.

• Work is performed in municipal buildings and facilities, including active maintenance sites.
• Standard business hours, Monday to Friday, with occasional evening, weekend, and emergency call‑in work.
• Cognitive demands include applying advanced knowledge of mechanical systems, machinery installation, maintenance, and repair and identifying root causes of equipment failures quickly and implementing effective solutions.
• Physical demands include walking, operating equipment, lifting, bending, and…