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Affiliation: CUPE Municipal
Position Type: Temporary Full Time
Fixed Term Duration: Anticipated to end October 2nd, 2028
Number of Openings: 2
Bi-weekly Working Hours: 80 hours bi-weekly
Shift/Work Schedule:4 x 10-hour shifts per week
Department/ Branch: Environmental Services, Maintenance
Job Location: Fort McMurray
Pay Level:PL11
Rate: $49.79
COLA:Bi-Weekly - $480
Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 31/10/2026
Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy):15/11/2026
Posting Type:Internal and External

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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

Step into a career that’s grounded in action and driven by purpose. At the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, our Environmental Services team is at the heart of sustainability and safety. Whether you're operating advanced water treatment systems or managing solid waste and underground infrastructure, you’ll play a vital role in protecting public health and the setting.

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves for a career that combines purpose, precision, and progress, we’d love to hear from you.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

Under general supervision, the Millwright performs skilled journeyperson level work. Work involves preventative and corrective maintenance, inspections, modifications, and installing/dismantling of systems and projects, as well as troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing municipal equipment. The incumbent will be responsible for inspecting the work of contractors, demonstrating sound judgement,



and working toward reducing errors to prevent unsafe and deteriorated equipment, health and safety risks to the public, and liabilities to the municipality. This position is required to exercise a considerable degree of independent judgement, although the work is subject to inspection.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Install, repair, overhaul, remove, and test mechanical equipment such as pumps, motors, drive units, mixers, generators, blowers, compressors, collector chains, sprockets, conveyors, heat exchangers, and various piping systems.
- Construct, install, and level frameworks, foundations, and anchors for equipment.
- Align frames, couplings, bearings, shafts, and various drives using assorted fastening devices and measurement indicators.
- Identify and connect external piping such as water supply, drains, and lubrication hoses.
- Examine and diagnose equipment for excessive vibration, temperature, speed, and lubrication abnormalities under operating conditions. Adjust pulleys, belts, packing and drive units as required.
- Install and maintain hydraulic, pneumatic, and specialty systems including chlorine systems and boilers.
- Adjust, repair, or replace components such as pumps, accumulators, control valves, cylinders, control switches, and safety devices.
- Respond to, troubleshoot,



and find solutions for complex and unique issues with various types of equipment relating to the trade.
- Read and interpret layouts, drawings, blueprints, and manufacturer's specifications.
- Complete field level hazard assessments (FLHAs) and incident reports as necessary.
- Identify and purchase parts and supplies using department policies for guidance.
- Operate various equipment related to the trade.
- Maintain all facility logbooks as required to support the operation.
- Provide written notes and feedback on work orders or other forms of communication.
- Provide guidance, instruction, and direction to assigned helpers or apprentices as required.
- Respond to call outs and emergencies as required.
- Participate in development of trade related preventative maintenance tasks and procedures.
- Provide guidance, instruction, and direction to assigned helpers or apprentices as required.
- Participate actively as a team member and support various health and safety, energy conservation, and operational cost effectiveness initiatives.
- Complete training and participate in the RMWB training program as required by operations.
- Perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

- Considerable knowledge of the standard methods, practices, materials, tools, and equipment of the millwright trade.
- Knowledge about, and experience working within, all applicable safety procedures and occupational health and safety regulations including, but not limited to, confined space entry, rigging, scaffolds and platforms, hoists and lifting devices, energy isolation, and fall protection.
- Considerable knowledge

📌 Millwright (Fort McMurray)
🏢 Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
📍 Fort McMurray