This position is exclusively for the 2025 Toronto Refugee Hiring Event. To be
eligible to apply, you must meet the following criteria:
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Arrived in Canada as a refugee (government or private sponsorship), applied
for asylum after arriving in Canada (refugee claimant/asylum seeker), or were
forcibly displaced. This includes individuals from countries such as Ukraine,
Afghanistan, Iran, and others.
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Currently reside in the Greater Toronto Area or near the Greater Toronto Area.
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You can attend the event in person in Toronto on October 17th.
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Eligible to work in Canada (you must have Permanent Residency, Citizenship, or
a valid work permit).
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18 years of age or older.
Please read the job description carefully and only apply if you meet the
eligibility criteria for the position.
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Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for operation and maintenance of non-critical equipment such as
refrigeration, heat exchanger, HVAC, electrical, hot water systems.
- Monitors operation, adjusts, and maintains refrigeration, chilled water, and
air conditioning equipment; boilers, and ventilating and hot water heaters;
pumps, valves, piping and filters; other mechanical and electrical equipment;
record readings and make adjustments where necessary to ensure proper
operation of equipment.
- Operates and monitors critical and non-critical system equipment and
components.
- Receive and execute work orders for preventative and corrective maintenance
on critical systems and building physical structure. Finalize work orders by
completing necessary documentation in the computerized maintenance management
system.
- Respond immediately to emergency situations (fire, evacuation, equipment
failure, etc.) and customer concerns.
- Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of
hazardous materials.
- Maintain a clean and safe workplace.
- Performs additional job duties as requested.
Qualifications
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- Mechanical and Electrical aptitude.
- Working knowledge building systems, such HVAC, standby emergency power,
uninterruptible power supplies, and associated infrastructure
- Power or Stationary Operating Engineer Class 4 (not Required)
- Refrigeration Operator Class B (not required)
- Building Environmental Systems 1 or 2 (preferred)
- Facility Operations Certificate (preferred)
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$28 - $35 an hour
Full benefits will be provided.
Recruitment Process:
This position involves a two-step interview process. The first interview will
take place with the recruiter on the day of the event. Candidates who are
successful will then be invited to a second interview directly with the hiring
manager, scheduled after the event.
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The Toronto Refugee Hiring Event Team will review applications and select the
most qualified candidates for the positions. Please note that submitting an
application does not guarantee an interview.
