Shift Engineer

Who We Are:
Based in Stratford, Ontario, the Stratford Festival is one of the world's foremost repertory theatre companies. It operates year-round, presenting a season of about a dozen plays each year between the months of April and November, a rich stream of digital content and hundreds of events designed to deepen understanding of the plays. For every person a theatregoer sees on our stages, we have seven people working behind the scenes, some of the world's most dedicated and experienced arts workers.

The Stratford Festival is committed to ongoing work to support equity, inclusion, anti-racism and anti-oppression in all areas of our work. These areas include play selection, casting, marketing and public relations efforts, education programs, production, design, recruitment of staff and volunteers, and the composition of the Board of Directors.

Why You Should Apply:

• Creative work environment
• Paid operational shutdown in December, with flexibility of days being used at alternative times during the year
• Group Insurance Benefits
• Employer matched RRSP
• Employee Assistance Program to encourage work-life balance and strong mental health
• Complimentary & discounted ticket offers and events
• Employee discounts on merchandise and event space
• Being a part of the magic of live theatre

The Shift Engineer (4th Class) is responsible for operating, maintaining, inspecting, and repairing high- and low-pressure steam boilers, high temperature water systems, and a wide range of facility equipment. This role involves monitoring HVAC, boiler, water treatment, emergency power, and mechanical systems to ensure optimal efficiency, regulatory compliance, and uninterrupted operations. Reporting to the Facilities Manager, the Shift Engineer (4th Class) collaborates with maintenance staff, external contractors, and operational teams to support safe, reliable, and cost-effective facility performance. This position also performs preventative and corrective maintenance, responds to fire and emergency systems, documents activities, and assists with electrical, plumbing, and building system repairs, contributing to the overall stability and improvement of operations.

Responsibilities:

• Operate, maintain, inspect and repair high/low pressure steam or high temperature water boilers
• Operate and maintain HVAC equipment
• Monitor plant equipment to ensure optimum efficiency and to prevent or reduce downtime and maintenance costs. Test and control boiler water, condensate, cooling tower water, and add corrective chemicals as required. Includes cooling towers, pumps, motors and related equipment
• Perform routine as well as unscheduled maintenance on physical plant equipment. Determine causes of failure / problems and take appropriate corrective action
• Perform preventative maintenance and filter changes according to established schedules and operational requests and guidelines
• Operate and respond to fire panel and fire system needs
• Operate and maintain U.P.S. and Emergency Power back-up systems. Includes Diesel Generators (shared equipment with Electrician)
• Perform and assist with minor electrical repairs and installation. Example: light fixtures, ballasts, switches, motors, etc.
• Perform Repairs/maintenance/replacement to facilities operational equipment
• Operate and repair company waste treatment equipment. Perform basic plumbing / repairs and installations. Maintain and repair sanitary/wastewater/storm drain systems
• Monitor external contractors when inspecting or repairing equipment
• Keep logs of plant operations and records of maintenance and repair work performed. Document all necessary information
• Perform emergency repairs as required to base building and operational functions and equipment
• Adhere to the Stratford Festival Health & Safety Commitment and Procedures, and ensure that safe work practices and policies are supported and enforced within reporting structure.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 4th Class Stationary Engineer Certificate
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Experience with building automated system programming
• Working knowledge of fire alarm systems
• Valid driver's license with a clean drivers abstract

Work Environment:

• Areas of work include boiler room, mechanical rooms, chiller rooms, cooling towers.
• High frequency noise factors and high and low temperatures working areas.
• Working in tight and restricted spaces to access mechanical and h.v.a.c system equipment.
• Working at heights. This includes on ladders, elevated work platforms, roofs, etc.
• Work in areas of public access and restricted staff areas to respond to operational requirements.
• Reporting to multi-site locations as operated by Stratford Festival.
• Working in areas alone on shift.

Physical Demands:

• Heavy lifting, regularly over 50 lbs.

Example, 50 lbs. of water softener salt, motors, pumps, and valves associated with operational systems.

• Use of ladders, elevated working platforms, working at heights.
• Climbing ladders and walking stairs.

This full time unionized position is located in Stratford, Ontario and will begin ASAP. Candidates will be required to work a flexible work schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays as scheduled. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Siemens Insight Apogee/Desigo and Carrier Iview systems.

Job Type: Full-Time

Hourly Rate: $38.73, plus applicable premiums related to shift work.

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Shared Values:

• Inclusion: contribute to an environment where everyone is welcome, valued and respected; consistently demonstrate an open-mindedness and intellectual curiosity that promote and celebrate the diversity of perspectives.
• Innovation: put experience and knowledge into creative problem-solving and the continuous improvement of the organization.
• Rigor: show integrity in behaviour, attention to detail in work and commitment to excellence and professional evolution
• Caring: be empathetic, understanding and attentive to others
• Connection: establish and maintain trusting relationships that are respectful and constructive

Who Should Apply:
We welcome applicants of every identity, and encourage applications from Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, Deaf, disabled and 2SLGBTQ+ folks. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and beyond. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternative format documents, ASL Interpreter or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our recruitment team know.

No candidate will meet every desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you

If you would like to contribute your own remarkable talents to North America's largest not-for-profit theatre, we'd like to hear from you.