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Elevator Inspector

Hybrid
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Senior Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Paid Annual Vacation Days
Paid Personal Days
Defined Benefit Pension Plan

About the role

Job

10796

Division

Facilities Management

Affiliation

Union: CUPE 79

Vacancy Type

Full-time Permanent

Grade

TCHC 8

Contract Length

Salary/Hourly Range

$49.50/hour - $54.26/hour

Work Details (Days/hours)

Monday - Friday 35hrs per week

Hiring Range/wage

$49.50/hour

Existing/New Job

Existing

Vacancy Status

Existing Vacancy

of Vacancies:

1

Posted Date

7/17/26

Deadline To Apply

7/31/26

Hybrid Eligible

No

What We Offer

In addition to competitive wages and a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference, we offer a comprehensive package that meets the various needs of our diverse employees, including:

Ability to participate in inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities; Three Weeks paid annual vacation days, increasing with years of service; Four (4) paid personal days; Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, includes 100-per-cent employer matching; Health and dental benefits; Employee and family assistance program; Maternity and parental leave top up (93% of base salary); Training and development programs including tuition reimbursement of $1500 per calendar year. Fitness membership discount;

This job offers the opportunity to work from home as part of a hybrid work arrangement. This arrangement will allow you to work some days at a TCHC work location and the rest of the time from home. The amount of time required to work at a TCHC work location is flexible, while considering operational and service delivery requirements.

Make a difference

TCHC requires an Elevator Inspector to provide overall co-ordination, administration and inspection of elevator capital projects and preventive maintenance. The incumbent will also conduct elevator condition surveys and periodic inspections to ensure contract compliance and effective elevator performance.

What You’ll Do

Monitoring and assessing performance of contractors, maintaining or repairing elevators in existing TCHC buildings by: Reviewing approved specifications and elevator maintenance agreements and applicable acts, regulations and codes. Inspecting elevator component and related building systems. Preparing inspection reports, responding to complaints/queries, reviewing contractor’s invoices for technical content and reviewing reports from Technical Standards & Safety Authority.

Investigate and prepare elevator accident reports

Reviewing and analysing results of operational efficiency tests, resolving related problems directly with contractor. Co-ordinating, administering and ensuring code and contract compliance of elevator capital projects. Assisting assessment of existing elevators for modernizing/upgrading of equipment. The incumbent is responsible for researching, analyzing and preparing recommendations for efficient and effective programs and strategies related to elevator services. Providing technical guidance and advice to Maintenance staff, serving as a trouble shooter for potential/actual elevator service problems. Reviews, analyzes and recommends revisions or establishment of operational maintenance standards for elevator services. Provide training for building superintendents on elevator operations especially emergency recall. Provide access to elevator hoistway for various activities.

What You’ll Need

Holder of current Ontario Elevating Device Mechanic certificate (EDM-A, QEI certified or EDM-F) Demonstrated practical knowledge of elevator components related to building systems and the installation, alteration and maintenance of elevators Ability to research, analyze and prepare recommendations for efficient and effective programs and strategies related to elevator services. Ability to interpret and ensure compliance with elevator capital projects and maintenance agreements/contracts. Experience with elevator installation in new construction project and MRL elevators. Knowledge of the legislation, standards and safety codes governing elevator operation in Ontario Excellent written and oral communication skills to deal with staff and contractors, including the ability to prepare and make presentations and to prepare reports Good knowledge of Microsoft excel and word programs. Ability to prepare and organize/modify spreadsheets A Valid class G driver’s license is required Full G Driver’s License and access to a vehicle

What’s Next

Once you apply, we’ll review your resume and contact you if your skills and experience match the qualifications for the role. If you are selected to move forward, the process will include one or more interviews and/or assessments and reference checks.

Candidates for unionized positions must score a minimum of 70% to pass any interview or assessment and be considered for the next stage of the recruitment process. Successful candidates will be determined based on score and where applicable, union seniority. Not all candidates who score 70% or higher will automatically proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process as this will be dependent on the number of candidates and number of available roles.

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