Short-term Millwright

Subforeperson, Millwright
Bargaining Unit: CUPE 234
Language Requirement: English Essential
Temporary vacancy – fixed term
Cornwall is a beautiful community with a population of 47,000 situated on the banks of the St. With a growing economy, expanding population and fantastic quality of life, there has never been a better time to start the next phase of your career with the City of Cornwall! Cornwall is a diverse and progressive community where residents and partners feel safe, welcomed, and enjoy a high quality of life supported by access to financially responsible and sustainable municipal services and infrastructure.
The Subforeperson, Millwright is responsible for providing hands-on leadership in municipal facilities maintenance and repair, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of mechanical systems. This role serves as a working foreperson, providing trade expertise in industrial machinery, and mechanical equipment and component work while coordinating and guiding maintenance teams.
Lead and support maintenance teams in the repair, installation, and servicing of municipal facility systems.
Perform hands-on skilled trades work.
Assign tasks, monitor work progress, and ensure compliance with municipal policies and safety regulations.
Conduct facility inspections, identifying maintenance needs and prioritizing repairs.
Maintain an inventory of tools, materials, and equipment for facility maintenance activities.
Assist in coordinating preventative maintenance schedules to extend the lifespan of municipal assets.
Respond to urgent repair needs, troubleshooting mechanical and structural issues.
Provide technical expertise and guidance to maintenance staff on proper procedures and best practices.
Maintain accurate records of work performed, maintenance schedules, and equipment inspections.
Certification of Qualification as an Industrial Mechanic Millwright (Seal 433A) Skilled Trades Ontario.
Minimum 5 years of experience as a Millwright ticketed journeyperson in facilities maintenance or skilled trades, including supervisory responsibilities.

Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, structural maintenance, and trade-specific repairs.
Ability to safely operate maintenance tools, power equipment, and diagnostic systems.
Regulatory Compliance: Knowledge of workplace safety standards, building codes, and maintenance best practices.
Ability to work effectively with internal teams, contractors, and external interest-holders.
Work is performed in municipal buildings and facilities, including active maintenance sites.
Standard business hours, Monday to Friday, with occasional evening, weekend, and emergency call-in work.
Cognitive demands include applying advanced knowledge of mechanical systems, machinery installation, maintenance, and repair and identifying root causes of equipment failures quickly and implementing effective solutions.
Satisfactory Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check
The Corporation of The City of Cornwall strives to promote and demonstrate the values of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. We are committed to reflecting the diversity of the community we serve and encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds and abilities to apply. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required. Information collected will be handled in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
At the City, we respect, encourage and celebrate our diversity. Interviews may be conducted virtually through Microsoft Teams or in-person.