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Hiring Unit:

Facilities Management and Ancillary Services - Power House

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Supervisor, of the Power House or their replacement, the Stationary Engine Mechanic needs to, based on the law, ensure a safe and efficient operation of all equipment's at the powerhouse. The incumbent is responsible for the maintenance and repair of equipment, instruments, as well as tunnel inspection.

Qualifications:

Hold a 2nd class Steam and B Refrigeration Stationary Engine Mechanic certificate, issued by the Regie du Batiment du Quebec.

Additional Details:

- Status: Full-Time
- Rotating shifts of twelve (12) hours. The shifts are the following: Night shift: 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. or Day shift: 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Each employee concerned is scheduled to work fourteen (14) night shifts and twelve (12) day shifts within each eight (8) week cycle.
- Premium: $5.00/hour Scarcity premium.
- The incumbent will be required to wear a mask and other required personal protective equipment (PPE) when working in designated areas.

As one of Montreal's Top Employers, here is what we offer:

- Competitive advantages package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)
- Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)
- Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)





- Competitive vacation policy
- Two (2) personal days (if eligible)
- Two (2) floating holidays (if eligible)
- Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day (if eligible)
- Paid time off over the December holiday period
- Tuition waver for regular employees and their dependents

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located. Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level 1 (qualifier) on a scale of 0-4.

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Hourly Salary:

$38.49Hours per Week:

38.75 (Full time)Location:

Ferrier BuildingSupervisor:

Manager PowerhouseDeadline to Apply:

2026-10-04McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify.

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected].

📌 Stationary Engine Mechanic (Operations) 2B (Montreal)
🏢 McGill University
📍 Montreal