Mechanical Engineering Technologist Apprentice

Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Radiation Medicine Program
Reports to: Manager
Salary Range: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Days
Status: Temporary Full-Time ( 1 year )
Closing Date:  May 15 2026

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

Qualifications :

• Completion of or enrollment in a related technical program preferred
• Basic knowledge of machining materials and fabrication processes
• Understanding of trigonometry geometry and mechanical principles

Additional Information :

Why join UHN
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN. 

• Competitive offer packages  
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP access to Transit and UHN shuttle service 
• A flexible work environment  
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization 
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts on-site gyms etc.) 

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration. 

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract