Compensation Pay Range:
$35.14-$43.11
Job Description:
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Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinabek Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. CHEO also honours all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land.
CHEO is one of the few stand-alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to more than 6,500 staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers, as well as volunteers – all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th century acute care hospital into a 21st century integrated child and youth health system.
Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care that’s provided where, when, and how it is needed. CHEO’s Research Institute is dedicated to world-class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children’s health concerns. CHEO has been named Canada’s best health-care employer by Forbes in 2024, 2025 and 2026 and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada’s Best Employers for multiple consecutive years. For the 14th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region. Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for maintaining and installing all the steam and pipework components within CHEOs complicated heating, cooling, and pressurized systems. This important role involves dealing with maintenance, new installs, or contractor coordination of the systems they are responsible for. Sometimes this is through a contractor, but the Steamfitter has main role in the design, coordination, and implementation of this work. Includes department and capital projects.
A steamfitter at CHEO is responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining the steam, hot water, and related mechanical systems that provide heat, hot water, and sterilization services to the facility. They work closely with other members of the maintenance team to ensure that the systems are operating efficiently and safely, and they may be called upon to troubleshoot and fix any issues that arise. In addition to technical skills, steamfitters in a healthcare setting should have good communication skills, as they may be required to work closely with clinicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure that the steam and hot water systems meet the needs of the facility. They should also be able to work independently and be able to prioritize tasks effectively in order to meet the demanding needs of CHEO.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintains and repairs all Steam systems including but not limited to, pipes, fixtures, and traps, for steam distribution, heating
Installs heating lines
Installs and maintains pressure vessels
Rebuilds pressure vessels and installs mechanical seals
Solders and welds and checks for leaks on broken pipes
Estimates, records materials, and time required for work orders in relation to the steam trade
Lays out work, assembles equipment and fabricates as required
Assures work area is kept safe and clean
Other duties as…