Lead Hand

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Posting End Date: December 12, 2025

City: Winnipeg  

Employer: Shared Health 

Site: Health Sciences Centre   

Department / Unit: Facilities Service Shop   

Job Stream: Non-Clinical   

Union: CUPE   

Anticipated Start Date: 01/05/2026   

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Anticipated Shift: Days   

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 8.00  

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Salary: $45.801, $46.439, $47.094

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Under the general direction of the Manager, the Lead Hand is responsible for guiding staff in the maintenance of relevant equipment (i.e. ward/ICU beds, OR tables, grounds/dietary equipment, facilities safeguarding, etc.), including welding and machining. Assists in the organization and coordination of the Shop's workflow to ensure efficient utilization of resources. Performs the duties of an Industrial Mechanic. Evaluating capital purchases for relevant equipment.

• At least five (5) years' experience in the relevant field, preferably in a hospital environment, in all phases of troubleshooting and repairing relevant equipment (i.e. ward/ICU beds, OR tables, grounds/dietary equipment, facilities safe guarding and etc.).
• two (2) years lead hand or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in utilizing electronic devices to troubleshoot relevant equipment.
• Experience in the development of preventative maintenance routines for equipment and systems would be an asset.

• Complete Grade 12, Manitoba standards, required.
• Completion of a course in supervision or management as recognized by the Centre required.

• Manitoba Journeyman Industrial Mechanic certificate required.

• The incumbent must be self-motivated and possess strong analytical, organizational and communication skills and an aptitude for customer service.

• Ability to perform the essential physical requirements of the position including manual dexterity required.
• Position may require working from ladders, scaffolding, high level platforms or in confined spaces and enclosures.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.