The Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for the casual Maintenance position at H.J. McFarland Memorial Home. Reporting to the Environmental Services Supervisor, this position will perform routine, preventative and remedial maintenance duties. The successful candidate must be available to be on call, work evenings, nights and weekends as required.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• 1-3 years of related experience and training in building maintenance, construction and repairs; related certificates would be considered an asset; experience in a long-term care facility preferred.
• Understanding of technical systems; Fire Alarms, HVAC, boiler, plumbing and electrical systems.
• Knowledge and training under the Occupational Health & Safety Act including related Building and Fire Codes.
• Ability to complete general building construction and minor repairs to small equipment and perform custodial duties as required.
• Capable of identifying and reporting problems in a timely manner and work within legislated standards and guidelines.
• Proven communication skills with the ability to keep clear and detailed records of inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Capable of undertaking self-directed tasks, work independently as well as work cooperatively within a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Ability to exercise respect, tact, diplomacy and good judgement in all matters relating to resident care.
• Available to work a flexible work schedule including evening, weekends and on-call, work planned or unplanned overtime as required.
• Ability to complete tasks involving pushing, pulling and lifting on a regular basis and work outdoors as required.
• Proof of satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening Check within the last six months.
• Proof of a two-step tuberculin skin test within the last twelve months.

The current hourly rate of pay for this position is $25.89 to $26.94 per hour, plus 14% in lieu of benefits and 4% in lieu of vacation as per the Unifor Local 8300 Collective Agreement. Compensation also includes the option to join OMERS, a defined benefit pension plan. Please submit your application prior to 4:00pm on October 23, 2026, to [email protected].

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization and to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make this known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

The personal information being collected will be used in accordance with The Municipal Act and The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and shall only be used in the selection of a suitable candidate.