Millwright (Industrial Mechanic)

Job Title:
Millwright (Industrial Mechanic)

Department:
Facilities and Maintenance – Mechanical Maintenance

Position Type:
Permanent Full-Time

Application Deadline:
December 4, 2025

What we offer:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Comprehensive Benefits package includes Extended Health Care, Dental Benefits, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Employee and Family Assistant Program (EFAP)
• Employer-matched Pension Plan at 5%
• Generous paid time off, including Vacation days, Sick Time
• Working in a beautiful park setting
• Free entrance to the Park, including to our many public special events
• Employee discounts on food and retail items and free parking

Who We Are:
Heritage Park is Canada's largest living history museum and offers visitors a chance to experience life in Western Canada from the 1860s to the early 1950s. The park features historical buildings, costumed interpreters, working antiques, and various exhibits that provide insight into the region's past.

Job Overview:
Reporting to the Mechanical Maintenance Manager, The Millwright is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and rebuilding Heritage Park's vintage midway and mechanical equipment (including small appliances and large vehicles) to ensure safe and reliable operation across the Park. This role combines advanced technical expertise, regulatory compliance, and project coordination to support the Park's operational excellence and visitor experience.

Working with minimal supervision, the Millwright applies professional-level mechanical judgment to complex systems, collaborates with other trades, and provides mentorship to apprentices and junior staff. This role involves collaboration with internal teams and external contractors to ensure the smooth operation of all mechanical systems, including streetcars, tractors, and grounds equipment.

Responsibilities:
Mechanical Maintenance

• Perform maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of vintage midway and mechanical systems, ensuring safe, reliable, and authentic operation.
• Collaborate with the Master Electrician on streetcar and ride maintenance, integrating electrical and mechanical work as needed.
• Conduct regular maintenance and repairs on small equipment (e.g., kitchen appliances, ovens, blenders, mixers) and large vehicles (tractors, bobcats, skid steers, and grounds equipment).
• Carry out dry dock operations, including hydraulic pump servicing, metal work, and fabrication.
• Perform complex diagnostics and repairs on heavy-duty and specialized vehicles, working independently or under direction from the Director of Facilities.
• Manage and document regulatory inspections and testing for the Midway, ensuring compliance with ADERSA and other applicable codes.
• Partner with the Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor on setup, takedown, and rebuilding of midway equipment for seasonal operations.
• Support the Director of Capital Planning and Special Projects in evaluating, procuring, and integrating new mechanical systems or equipment for the Master Plan.
• Communicate effectively with internal clients, contractors, and vendors to coordinate maintenance work, procurement, and scheduling.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and high-priority tasks, ensuring timely, efficient resolution.
• Contribute to project scheduling and resource planning to minimize operational disruption.
• Assess availability and sourcing of specialized or obsolete parts, coordinating with suppliers or manufacturers to reproduce hard-to-find components.

Technical Leadership and Team Support

• Support the skill development of apprentices and junior trades staff through hands-on guidance, demonstrations, and cross-training.
• Observe and provide constructive feedback to ensure safe work practices and adherence to Heritage Park's standards and procedures.
• Contribute input on apprentice progress and performance as part of training evaluations.
• Foster a team-oriented environment that emphasizes collaboration, learning, and mutual respect.

Organizational Excellence and Wellbeing

• Contribute to inspiring and immersive experiences at the Park by engaging in Heritage Park initiatives that align with our mission and vision, ensuring authenticity in our historical setting and stories.
• Actively support a positive work environment by creating an atmosphere of inclusion, engagement, belonging, and fulfillment for employees and volunteers, in line with Heritage Park values.
• Recognize all contributors to our community as integral to our success, fostering a sense of community and collaboration.
• Demonstrate responsible stewardship of our people, collections, and financial assets by driving growth with innovation, transparency, and financial sustainability, while embracing our historical assets and recognizing all contributors.
• Demonstrate commitment to workplace health and safety by complying with Heritage Park's Health, Safety and Environment Management System (HSEMS), following safe work practices, reporting work-related incidents, injuries, and hazards, participating in employer training, and adhering to policies including the Code of Conduct and the Workplace Violence and Harassment policy.

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of secondary school education is required; Completion of a recognized Millwright Apprenticeship Program (equivalent to a four-year post-secondary technical education) is required.
• Valid Journeyperson Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Certification (Red Seal) is required; Additional certifications in welding, hydraulics, or related mechanical specialties are considered assets.
• Minimum 4 years of post-certification experience performing complex maintenance and repair work on industrial, vintage, or heavy-duty mechanical systems.
• Experience in regulatory compliance, including managing inspections and testing processes
• Proven experience in mechanical repair, including but not limited to, heavy-duty machinery, hydraulic systems, and antique equipment
• Strong expertise in diagnosing and repairing a wide range of equipment and vehicles.
• A valid Class 5 Driver's License is required
• Must be eligible to obtain Confined Space Entry certificate (training is provided); Knowledge of confined and restricted places is required
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and apply sound technical judgment in troubleshooting, planning, and executing mechanical work.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise with internal clients, third-party contractors, and vendors
• Ability to assess parts availability and troubleshoot supply issues for hard-to-find or obsolete parts.
• All successful candidates (over the age of 18) will be required to go through Police Information Check as a condition of employment.

Special Clothing and Equipment:

• Appropriate costuming and safety equipment will be provided by Heritage Park (if applicable)
• Maintenance of costumes and safety equipment is an employee responsibility
• Heritage Park provides footwear allowance for eligible roles based on the Boot Allowance Policy.

Special Working Conditions:

• The position will be exposed to weather extremes and will work both indoors and outdoors; and
• This position is physically demanding, and the incumbent must have the ability to lift heavy items, stand for long periods of time and walk throughout the Park for extended periods
• Ability to crawl, bend, and maneuver through tight or restricted areas to perform tasks such as inspections, repairs, or maintenance. Must be able to work in cramped environments for extended periods while adhering to safety protocols and utilizing proper equipment.

Hours of Work:

• The standard hours for this position are 40 hours per week;