Apprentice Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) — 2nd, 3rd & 4th Year

About Horizon

Horizon Industrial Services Ltd. is a Canadian industrial services company specializing in mission-critical machinery and material-handling equipment.

Our Millwrights work across a variety of industrial environments supporting machinery installation and relocation, maintenance, shutdowns, troubleshooting, rigging, commissioning, and conveyor systems.

We’re looking for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year Millwright apprentices who take pride in their work, want to build their skills, and are ready to contribute to a growing team.

The Chance

Horizon is seeking motivated Apprentice Industrial Mechanics (Millwrights) to join our Alberta team.

This field-based position offers exposure to a wide variety of equipment, customers, industries, and projects. You’ll work alongside experienced journeypersons, gain practical experience, and continue progressing toward your trade certification.

Your responsibilities will reflect your apprenticeship level, demonstrated skills, and the supervision required for the work. As your skills develop, you’ll take on increasing responsibility with guidance and feedback from experienced tradespeople.

Whether you’re building your foundation in second year or preparing for certification in fourth year, we’re looking for people who show initiative, ask questions, and take ownership of their learning.

Responsibilities

Under the direction and supervision of qualified journeypersons, and as appropriate to your apprenticeship level:

- Assist with installing, maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting industrial machinery and mechanical equipment.
- Support installation and maintenance of conveyor and material-handling systems.
- Participate in machinery installation, relocation, alignment, and commissioning.
- Perform assigned preventive and corrective maintenance tasks.
- Support shutdowns, turnarounds, service calls, and equipment breakdowns.
- Assist with rigging and equipment moves using safe work procedures.
- Develop your ability to identify mechanical problems and contribute to practical repair solutions.
- Read and interpret mechanical drawings, manuals, and specifications.
- Use tools and equipment safely and maintain an organized work area.
- Complete required field documentation, timekeeping, and reporting.




- Communicate clearly with journeypersons, supervisors, customers, and other trades.
- Travel to customer facilities and project locations as required.
- Seek guidance when a task is unfamiliar or beyond your training or experience.

Required Qualifications

- Registered Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) apprentice in your 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year.
- Valid driver’s licence and acceptable driver’s abstract.
- CSTS certification.
- WHMIS certification.
- Mechanical aptitude and a strong interest in industrial machinery.
- Ability to read mechanical drawings and technical instructions appropriate to your apprenticeship level.
- Willingness to learn, ask questions, and apply feedback.
- Ability to follow direction and contribute effectively as part of a crew.
- Strong commitment to safety, reliability, quality, and professional workmanship.
- Commitment to progressing through technical training and apprenticeship requirements.
- Willingness to travel and work overtime, weekends, shutdowns, or non-standard hours when project requirements dictate.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience Experience in any of the following is an asset. We recognize that experience will vary by apprenticeship year.

- Conveyor and material-handling equipment.
- Industrial maintenance and mechanical repairs.
- Machinery installation and relocation.
- Rigging and equipment moving.
- Shaft alignment and commissioning.
- Shutdown and turnaround work.
- Reading mechanical drawings and equipment manuals.
- Welding or fabrication.
- Fall Protection certification.
- Elevated Work Platform certification.
- Standard First Aid certification.

Compensation & Benefits

- Hourly wage based on apprenticeship year, relevant experience, and qualifications.
- Overtime paid in accordance with Alberta Employment Standards.
- Health and dental benefits.
- Daily Living Allowance (LOA) for eligible out-of-town work.
- Travel pay for eligible travel time.
- Full-time, permanent employment.




- Regular opportunities for additional hours.
- Hands-on learning alongside experienced journeypersons.
- Training and development opportunities to support progression toward certification.

Work Schedule Work schedules vary based on customer and project requirements.

The position includes weekday work with regular weekend overtime opportunities. Work may also include early-morning maintenance windows, shutdowns, extended shifts, and periodic out-of-town travel.

Candidates should be comfortable with the flexibility that comes with industrial field-service and project work.

What Success Looks Like at Horizon

You don’t need to know everything. You do need to show up ready to work, learn, and contribute.

Our Core Values define the standard we expect from our team:

Own It — Take responsibility for your work, your learning, and your follow-through. Speak up when you need help.

Say it Straight — Communicate clearly, honestly, and respectfully. Ask questions and address issues early.

Get it Done — Be reliable, follow direction, and see assigned tasks through safely and thoroughly.

Bring Solutions — Think through challenges, share ideas, and work with your crew to find practical answers.

Stay Coachable — Be open to feedback, apply what you learn, and keep improving.

Take Pride — Care about your workmanship, your tools, your work area, and how you represent Horizon.

Why Join Horizon?

Build your trade through varied industrial work and practical experience alongside people who know it.

At Horizon, you’ll work on machinery and material-handling systems across different customer sites, developing the technical skills, judgment, and confidence needed to become a capable journeyperson.

We believe strong mentorship strengthens our team and our industry. We value apprentices who are curious, dependable, and committed to improving—and we want people who are interested in growing with us.

If you’re looking for variety, challenging industrial work, and a team where your contribution matters, we’d like to hear from you.

Build great teams. Solve hard problems.

Please submit your resume outlining your current apprenticeship year, relevant work experience, and safety certifications.

Pay: From $28.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Apprentice Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) — 2nd, 3rd & 4th Year (Calgary)
🏢 Horizon Industrial Services
📍 Calgary