Mechanical Engineering Technologist Apprentice

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Position Summary

The Machine Shop at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre supports the Radiation Medicine Program by designing, fabricating, repairing, and modifying custom components and devices used in patient care, research, and quality assurance. The shop collaborates with internal teams and external partners on a wide range of projects involving materials such as metals, plastics, composites, and wood. This role offers hands on experience in a specialized medical environment while working toward certification as a General Machinist.

Duties

• Assist in the design and fabrication of custom components and devices
• Interpret technical drawings and produce precision parts
• Collaborate with clinicians, researchers, and technical staff
• Support CAD design and technical drawing development
• Repair, modify, and maintain equipment and systems
• Assist with maintenance of shop equipment, including hydraulic systems
• Follow all safety protocols in a hospital environment

Apprenticeship Program

• Enrolment in an Ontario General Machinist apprenticeship
• Development of machining, CNC, and fabrication skills
• Progression toward journeyperson certification

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UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.