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As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for key worker in Alberta is $20.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.66 and $19.71 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectKey WorkerHealthcare Assistant
Required credentialsVaries by sector; often includes relevant training or certificationsTypically requires a healthcare-related qualification or training
Work environmentVarious sectors including education, social care, and healthcareHospitals, clinics, care homes
Employer and industry usageGovernment, local authorities, healthcare, social servicesHospitals, clinics, care providers
Common search and comparison intentUnderstanding roles in essential services, responsibilities, and qualificationsAssisting healthcare professionals, patient care tasks

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What is the role of a Key Worker?

A Key Worker is responsible for providing essential support and services in sectors such as healthcare, education, or social services. They often coordinate with teams, follow safety protocols, and may require relevant certifications or training to perform their duties effectively.

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Infographic showing various Key Worker job openings in Alberta as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,646 per year, or $20 per hour.

Foreman, Mechanical Key Maintenance Initiatives

Edmonton, AB • On-site

University of Alberta
Education • 10K+ employees

Full-time

This job post has expired 4 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


Key responsibilities

  • Oversee the daily operations of the Key Maintenance Initiatives shop's regulatory and preventive maintenance program for plumbing, piping, and steam systems.

  • Plan, schedule, assign, and review the work of in-house tradespeople and contractors to ensure maintenance commitments are completed safely, on time, and within budget.

  • Supervise up to seven full-time journeypersons and technicians, along with up to five apprentices and journeymen, and serve as a safety champion for the UTPS safety program.


Job description

This competition is open to all applicants however; internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.

Location - This role is in-person at North Campus Edmonton, South Campus Edmonton, and Campus Saint-Jean.

Reporting to the Mechanical Manager, the Foreman, Key Maintenance Initiatives (Mechanical) oversees the daily operations of the KMI shop's regulatory and preventive maintenance program - covering plumbing and piping systems, steam systems, and plumbing/piping commissioning. Working closely with the Plumbing, Sheet Metal, and Millwright shop foremen, this position plans, schedules, assigns, and reviews the work of in-house tradespeople and contractors to deliver the University's annual mechanical regulatory maintenance commitments safely, on time, and on budget.

The Foreman supervises up to seven full-time journeypersons and technicians, along with up to five supplemental apprentices and journeymen, and serves as a safety champion for the UTPS safety program. This is a leadership role that pairs strong mechanical trade knowledge in both maintenance and construction with planning, coordination, budget accountability, and team development.

The University of Alberta, its buildings, labs and research stations are primarily located on the territory of Nehiyaw (Cree), Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), Metis, Nakoda (Stoney), Dene, Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) and Anishinaabe (Ojibway/Saulteaux), lands that are now known as part of Treaties 6, 7 and 8 and homeland of the Metis. The University of Alberta respects the sovereignty, lands, histories, languages, knowledge systems and cultures of all First Nations, Metis, and Inuit.

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms-physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.

The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Metis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

L'Universite de l'Alberta s'engage a creer une communaute universitaire ou chaque personne se sent valorisee, ou les obstacles a la reussite sont elimines et ou des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se developper. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiees. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premieres nations, Metis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapees; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identite et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer a la diversification des idees et a l'universite a postuler.
The Office of the Vice-President, University Services, Operations and Finance provides the operational foundation that supports the University of Alberta's academic and research mission. This role leads the delivery of integrated services that foster a thriving, high-performing university environment.

The Vice-President oversees the development and management of campus infrastructure, secure and sustainable IT systems, strategic human resources, financial stewardship and procurement services. The portfolio emphasizes service excellence, operational efficiency and continuous improvement to meet institutional goals.

Key departments reporting to this portfolio include Campus Services; Finance, Planning and Procurement; Human Resources, Health, Safety and Environment; Information Services and Technology; Infrastructure Planning, Development and Partnerships; Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management; Shared Services; Strategic Transformation and Delivery; and Utilities and Operations.

  • Grade 12 high school diploma or equivalent
  • Journeyperson Certificate as a Plumber
  • Interprovincial Red Seal certification
  • Minimum five years' experience in the commercial (preferred) or industrial plumbing trade as a Journeyperson Plumber/Pipefitter
  • Three to five years of supervisory experience in a related trade
  • Supervisory safety training
  • Excellent knowledge of the National Plumbing Code, Canadian and Alberta Building and Fire Codes, local regulations, and relevant CSA standards
  • Proficiency with enterprise software such as Google Workspace and Microsoft Office; experience with AssetWorks AiM is an asset
  • A valid Alberta Class 5 (non-GDL) driver's license is required.
  • Must be able to provide a recent copy of a three-year driver's abstract with no more than six (6) demerits and/or two (2) moving violations within the last two years.

Application Instructions

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This position is subject to all applicable terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the Governors of the University of Alberta and the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package.

  • Plan, schedule, assign, and review the work of in-house plumbers/pipefitters and contractors to deliver regulatory and preventive maintenance across campus mechanical systems
  • Supervise, coach, mentor, and develop a mechanical trades team, including performance management, training, attendance management, and day-to-day safety leadership
  • Lead the execution of steam system maintenance, the pressure vessel program, shutdowns and isolations, and plumbing/piping commissioning
  • Prepare and coordinate job hazard analyses, safe work plans, isolation procedures, and field-level hazard assessments in line with UTOP's safety program and the hierarchy of controls
  • Manage budgets, materials, and labour resources; develop accurate cost estimates for time, labour, and materials; and report on key performance indicators
  • Collaborate with Project Management Services on new construction - reviewing plans, attending design development meetings, and coordinating mechanical commissioning
  • Maintain compliance with the National Plumbing Code, Canadian and Alberta Building and Fire Codes, CSA standards, and Authority Having Jurisdiction requirements
  • Champion continuous improvement and LEAN practices within the shop