Operating Engineer Trainee I

Operating Engineer Trainee I

The University of Toronto, Mississauga Campus (UTM) invites qualified candidates to apply for an Operating Engineer Trainee I position in the Facilities Management and Planning Department.

The successful Trainee will be afforded the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the operation and maintenance of our boiler plant and the HVAC systems in various buildings in the Mississauga Campus. This experience can be used to achieve the requirements of a Fourth (4th) Class Operating Engineer Certification of Qualification through the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA).

The term of this training program is up to 12 months. Upon successful completion of the program, if a vacancy for a full-time position is available, the Trainee may apply.

This position is part of the UNIFOR, Local 2003 union and the successful candidate will be required to join this union.

Qualifications

Education

• Grade 12 diploma (or equivalent and has successfully passed all TSSA exams for a Fourth (4th) Class Operating Engineer Certification for the Province of Ontario). Proof of passing these exams is required to be submitted with your application.

Experience

• Ability to demonstrate above-average mechanical aptitude. Basic electrical knowledge would be an asset.

Other:

• Ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing; be proficient in Microsoft Outlook email, Excel and Word and have basic keyboarding skills.

• Please note: There is no guarantee of a position upon successful completion of the Trainee Program. If a vacancy for a full-time Operating Engineer position is available, the Trainee may apply. Applicants must submit proof that both 4th Class Operating Engineer exams were passed with your online application

• Closing Date: 11/03/2026, 11:59PM ET

• Employee Group: Hourly

• Personnel Subarea: Unifor FT L2003

• Appointment Type: Budget - Term

• Schedule: Full-Time

• Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: Job Rate: $29.57/hour

• Job Category: Engineering / Technical

• Diversity Statement

• The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

• Accessibility Statement

• The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

• The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

• Indigenous Substantiation Process

• The University of Toronto has implemented a process to substantiate Indigenous Membership/Citizenship/Enrolment for candidates who identify as Indigenous. For more information about this process, please refer to the Indigenous Substantiation Website.

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