About the Company

Niagara Region serves a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000 and is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara. Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and community partners, the Region delivers high-quality programs and services that support the well-being of individuals, families and communities. Nestled between Lakes Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula is home to fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls, vibrant modern cities, Canada’s most developed wine industry, and communities rich in history, recreation and culture. With a temperate climate, breathtaking countryside and easy access to neighbouring Recent York State, Niagara attracts more than 14 million visitors each year, along with new residents and businesses.

Niagara

Region values diversity in background and experience and is committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the community it serves, strengthening programs and services across Niagara. While specific qualifications are important for certain roles, we invite individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. Our recruiters will evaluate your suitability for the role.

About the Role

We're Hiring: Certified Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)

Full-Time, Regular CUPE 1287 Position

$39.04 - $41.54/hour

40 hours per week

Standby, overtime, and shift opportunities

JOB SUMMARY

Perform a broad range of mechanical maintenance, repair, refurbish, installation, commissioning, and reliability activities on water and wastewater treatment, pumping, distribution, and linear infrastructure assets. Maintain and support preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs, including vibration analysis, oil analysis, equipment condition monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives. Maintain accurate asset, maintenance,



and reliability records within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to support regulatory compliance, performance monitoring, and lifecycle asset management.

Responsibilities

- Perform a broad range of mechanical maintenance, repair, refurbish, installation, commissioning, and reliability activities on water and wastewater treatment, pumping, distribution, and linear infrastructure assets.
- Maintain and support preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs, including vibration analysis, oil analysis, equipment condition monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain accurate asset, maintenance, and reliability records within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to support regulatory compliance, performance monitoring, and lifecycle asset management.

Qualifications

- EDUCATION Industrial Mechanic Millwright (433A) Certificate of Apprenticeship, and 433A Certificate of Qualification.
- Preference may be given to candidates possessing one or more of the following:
- Maintenance Management Professional (MMP) designation.
- Machinery Lubrication Technician (MLT I or II) certification.
- Vibration Analysis Certification (Category I or II or higher).
- Reliability-Centred Maintenance (RCM) or Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) training.
- Infrared Thermography, Ultrasound, or other condition monitoring certifications.
- Must possess OIT Certifications/Licences:




- Positions in Water require Water Treatment and Water Distribution at hire.
- Positions in Wastewater require Wastewater Treatment and Wastewater Collection within 6 months of hire.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE
- Minimum five (5) years of post-certification experience as a Millwright in mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, refurbish/rebuild and installation, preferably within water and wastewater systems or a similar industrial environment.
- Comprehensive knowledge of treatment plant assets, including pumps, blowers, compressors, mixers, screens, conveyors, clarifiers, dewatering equipment, chemical feed systems, UV disinfection systems, valves, gates, and associated process equipment.
- Strong understanding of asset management, reliability engineering, lifecycle management, asset criticality, and risk-based maintenance principles.
- Knowledge of condition monitoring technologies, including vibration analysis, oil analysis, infrared thermography, ultrasound, motor condition monitoring, and other predictive maintenance techniques.
- Experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting condition monitoring data to identify emerging equipment failures, optimize maintenance intervals, and improve asset reliability.
- Knowledge of lubrication excellence practices, including lubricant selection, contamination control, oil sampling, storage and handling, and lubricant condition monitoring.
- Working knowledge of rotating equipment, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, power transmission components, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, chains, belts, couplings, seals, and drive systems.

Application Deadline: November 18, 2026 If you're passionate about reliability, maintenance excellence, and making a meaningful impact in your community, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today: www.niagararegion.ca

📌 Certified Industrial Mechanic - Millwright (Regional Municipality of Niagara)
🏢 Niagara Region
📍 Regional Municipality of Niagara