Shift Building Operator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 23, 2026.
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.
Union: NOWU
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Center & Princess Margaret Cancer Center Lodge
Department: Facilities
Reports to: Supervisor, Facilities Management
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Wage Range: $35.07 - $37.55 per hour. Start rate non negotiable.
Shift: Rotating 24 hour shifts
Status: Permanent Full-time
Closing Date: October 7, 2026
Position Summary
The Shift Building Operator is an integral part of the Plant Operations and Maintenance department and maintains responsibility for inspecting the facility/mechanical room.
Duties
- Performing preventative maintenance to ensure the continuous operation of equipment/machinery
- Diagnosing problems with equipment/machinery
- Providing feedback to ensure new construction and/or modification will not impact existing systems
- Repairing equipment/machinery
- Contributing to the efficient operation of the department
- At minimum, completion of high school or recognized equivalent
- A Certificate or Diploma in Building Operations, or a 3rd or 4th Class Stationary Engineer Certificate (TSSA), or a recognized licensed trade certification (HVAC, Plumbing, Millwright, Electrician).
- If licensed trade, possession of the provincial Certificate of Qualifications (COQ)
- Minimum of 2 years practical and related experience
- Computer literate to operate automated systems
- Effective organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
- Exercises initiative and good judgment with ability to multi-task
- Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards
- Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies
- Previous related experience in a health care setting, an asset
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.
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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.