Company Bio IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation. North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing! At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.

Position Summary Plumber, Facilities Management: Reporting to the Manager of Facilities Management, the successful candidate will participate as a member of the Facilities Department team, performing skilled plumbing and related duties that require specialized training and trade certification. The candidate will be responsible for the installation, replacement, maintenance, and preventive maintenance for all plumbing service equipment in the Hospital. All duties will be carried out in accordance with all provincial, municipal codes and department and hospital policies. The candidate will be expected to participate in meetings, workshops, training and seminars as required. The candidate will participate in hospital-wide activities and programs that model and promote a safe and healthy patient-centered environment and that contribute to quality improvement and risk management initiatives. This position supports the hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and families.

On a practical level, you will

• Actively participate in the preventative maintenance program by checking, repairing, and replacing the plumbing service equipment
• Attend to emergency breakdown calls of such things as toilets, drain blockages and floods
• Lay-out, design, and install plumbing systems for additions, alterations, and installations
• Ensure that all existing equipment complies with all plumbing codes
• Demonstrate the ability to function effectively as a member of a trade team and to demonstrate the ability to relate in a tactful and sensitive manner with staff, patients, physicians and the general public
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities Certificate of Qualifications in the trade of plumbing
• Minimum 3 years related plumbing experience
• Ability to work independently
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills

What We Offer Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals. This is a Full Time Permanent position, with 8 hours shifts, day shifts, in Facilities Management. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which may include benefits, pension, vacation pay, or pay in lieu of benefits, when applicable. If you were searching for more reasons to consider joining the wonderful team at NYGH, check out some features of our Total Rewards package by visiting nygh.on.ca #INDHP

How To Apply Think you're the right person for the job? Here's your first chance to show us why:

• Ensure to meet the deadline - only applications received by the closing date will be considered.
• We will review all applications and will contact those selected for an interview.

Closing Statement At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.