Posted 11 days ago
Building Operator
@ McGill University
Canada
Overview
McGill University is hiring a full-time Building Operator in its HVAC Operations unit to run and maintain heating, refrigeration and other building engineering equipment. The role works day shift, 38.75 hours a week, with a call-in list, and pays $35.48 an hour plus a $0.60 hourly certification premium. Candidates must hold a Fourth Class Stationary Engineering certificate and a Class B refrigeration certificate.
Responsibilities:
- Opérer les équipements de chauffage et de réfrigération
- Entretenir les équipements de génie du bâtiment
- Répondre aux besoins opérationnels urgents
- Travailler en quart de jour avec liste d'appel
Requirements summary:
- Certificat de génie stationnaire de 4e classe valide
- Certificat classe B, exploitation d'équipements de réfrigération
- Français et anglais fonctionnels à l'oral et à l'écrit
- Autorisation de travail au Canada et disponibilité au Québec
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · workday
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-26
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-27
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Mechanical & electrical trades |
| Hours per week | 38.75 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English, French |
| Licences & certifications | Fourth Class Stationary Engineering, Class B Refrigeration Equipment Operations |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities, Racialized people, Women |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Tuition support |
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McGill University
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 201 |
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Hiring Unit:
Facilities Management and Ancillary Services - HVAC Operations
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the HVAC Supervisor, Zone East – the Building Operator is responsible for the operation and maintenance of heating, refrigeration and other building engineering equipment assigned under his care.
Qualifications:
Must possess valid certificates of Fourth Class Stationary Engineering along with a class “B” (Refrigeration Equipment Operations). English and French functional spoken and read. English or French functional written.
Additional Details:
Unit: HVAC
Premium: Certification (0.60$/hour)
Status: Full Time
Employment type: Contract
Hours of Work: 38.75 hours/week, day shift from 7:30 am to 3:45 pm; the incumbent will be required to serve on a call-in list. A meal time period of thirty (30) minutes is unpaid.
The incumbent may be assigned to work in a hospital environment where building operations support patient care and research activities and may be required to respond to urgent operational requirements in a fast-paced environment.
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 benefits 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 (if eligible)
Tuition waiver 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 2 on a scale of 0-4.
For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click here.
Hourly Salary:
$35.48Hours per Week:
38.75 (Full time)Location:
Ferrier BuildingSupervisor:
Supervisor Building OperationsDeadline to Apply:
2026-11-19McGill 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].
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