Industrial Millwright - WPCP
City of Thunder Bay
City Manager's OfficeThunder Bay, OntarioP7E6H8
As an Industrial Millwright – Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP), you’ll play a key role in keeping Thunder Bay’s wastewater facilities running safely and efficiently. Our team is committed to protecting the integrity of environment by providing primary and secondary wastewater treatment, phosphorus and ammonia removal and sludge digestion for the City of Thunder Bay. We provide innovative and cost-effective ways to sustain and manage our wastewater treatment process.
At the WPCP, we focus on work-life balance, including such advantages as:
•Working straight days - Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm.
• No shift work, no night shift.
• A clean, well-maintained facility where meaningful work is achieved.
Here you’ll work in a collaborative and inclusive team environment, where you’ll be part of a team that
combines technical expertise with pride in service.
Full Time
Millwright
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$47.20
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12/2/2026
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As an Industrial Millwright at the City of Thunder Bay Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP), you will:
• Perform maintenance as assigned, or as outlined by the Preventative Maintenance System.
• Operate valves, pumps, generators, controls and other equipment as necessary.
• Maintain and input information into the Preventative Maintenance System by entering work
performed, parts used, and time required to perform work on work orders.
• Monitor assigned equipment, identify and report equipment wear, abnormalities, breakdowns,
and repairs required.
• Repair or replace equipment or parts that break down or show wear or malfunction.
• Recommend improvements for plant equipment and participate in installations.
• Perform general building and grounds repairs as required.
• Obtain necessary parts, supplies, and tools, from inventory, and is accountable for their return,
or assignment to Work Orders. Recommend spare parts for inventory.
• Update plant drawings and manuals.
We’re proud to offer a workplace where your trade is respected, your safety comes first, and your
future is secure. As an Industrial Millwright with the City of Thunder Bay, you’ll enjoy:
• Competitive pay that recognizes your skills and contributions
• A matching pension plan to help you build lasting financial security
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage, plus life insurance for peace of mind
• Generous paid vacation and holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave days when
you need extra time off
• Access to a confidential Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and a wellness
program to support your well-being
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to keep your skills sharp and advance your
career
• A culture of safety and recognition, with programs and appreciation events that celebrate the
work of our skilled trades teams
• The pride of keeping essential city services running safely and sustainably, knowing your work
makes a visible difference to the community
Here’s what will help you succeed as an Industrial Millwright at the Water Pollution Control Plant:
• Grade 12 or equivalent as per the Ministry of Environment certification guidelines
• Journeyman Certification as an Industrial Mechanic Millwright (433A) in Ontario
• Must have proven practical experience in operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair
of machinery such as conveyors, pumps, piping, valves, compressors and other industrial
machinery
• Must be able to read and interpret engineering, construction and mechanical drawings
As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous
peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the
2SLGBTQ+ community.
ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to
discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed,
sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity
or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any
of the above characteristics. Do not include:
• Photos
• Any certificates that have photo identification
• Driver’s licences
• Police records checks
Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources Division should you be
the successful applicant. If a Criminal Record Check is required it will be requested by Human
Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record
Check with your application.
ACCOMMODATION: Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the
recruitment process.
PRIVACY: Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c.
302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this
collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate
Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: 625-3866
All jobs are posted at www.thunderbay.ca/jobs
