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Welcome to SVA’s jobs portal, your one-stop shop for finding the most up to date source of employment opportunities. We have partnered with the National Labor Exchange to provide you this information. You may be looking for part-time employment to supplement your income while you are in school. You might be looking for an internship to add experience to your resume. And you may be completing your training ready to start a new career. This site has all of those types of jobs.

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Parsons Corporation Millwright in Faro, Yukon Territory

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Millwright/Industrial Mechanic to join our team! In this role, you will get to support the Care and Maintenance team .

Local candidates are preferred but open to candidates on a rotational fly-in/fly-out basis.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Working with a team to conduct job risk assessments and safe work plans before starting a task and performing work in a safe and well-managed manner.

  • Conducting preventative maintenance and servicing of fixed equipment.

  • Checking for proper performance and inspecting equipment to detect faults and malfunctions.

  • Diagnosing, troubleshooting and determining the extent of mechanical problems.

  • Rebuilding components and working with manufacturers when necessary.

  • Documenting and returning all completed work orders promptly.

  • Communicating with Supervisors and coworkers to coordinate work and provide updates.

  • Provide input and work collaboratively with Planners and Schedulers to develop work packages.

  • Working with hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.

  • Conducting pipeline and pumping system checks, scheduled inspections, adjustments, troubleshooting and timely repairs.

  • Maintain a high standard of housekeeping throughout workshops and other areas to ensure a safe work environment and effectively manage risks.

  • Demonstrate full compliance with the OHS and Environmental Management System standards by assisting with the implementation and participating in initiatives, regular meetings, investigations, and training. Participate in and contribute to audits in the maintenance and production facilities.

  • Maintain a working knowledge of all task instructions and procedures. Ensure procedures are followed when carrying out all tasks, assisting colleagues in doing the same.

  • Various other labour duties associated with dewatering and water treatment systems.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Valid Journeyperson or interprovincial Millwright/Industrial Mechanic certification

  • Previous experience in a production-based plant or industrial plant setting is preferred.

  • Mechanical aptitude with multistage submersible, sump, and centrifugal pump experience.

  • Experience with previous CMMS programs or ability to learn Maintenance Connection.

  • Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license.

  • Must be able to follow and give directions effectively.

  • Must be able to sit or stand for long periods.

  • Must be able to work a variety of shifts.

  • Must be comfortable working both indoors and outdoors in various elemental conditions, including rain, snow, heat, and cold.

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see new possibilities.

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

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