Job Description

AMENDMENT: change from Restricted to OPEN

The Ministry of the Solicitor General, Ontario Provincial Police, and the Bureau Commander of Fleet, Supply and Weapon Services Bureau (FSWSB) is seeking a qualified individual to join our Garage team. In this exciting, rewarding and challenging opportunity, you will coordinate the day-to-day administrative operations in an OPP vehicle garage by scheduling and prioritizing work, overseeing the work of mechanics, monitoring progress of work performance and vehicle builds.

What can I expect to do in this role?

About Us:
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is one of North America\'s largest deployed police services with more than 5,800 uniformed officers, 2,400 civilian employees and 830 Auxiliary officers. We provide essential services that ensure the safety and security of the people of the Province of Ontario. The OPP is a division of the Ministry of the Solicitor General, the largest operational ministry in the province with a presence in every community across Ontario. We are the largest police service in Ontario and the second largest in Canada.

FSWSB\'s broad scope of business impacts every member of the OPP. With very few exceptions, all fleet assets, weapons and uniform items used across the organization are procured and distributed by FSWSB. Bureau members work behind the scenes to provide planning, procurement, fleet management, vehicle services and Garage Operations to ensure the OPP is well equipped for daily operations. FSWSB members demonstrate their expertise, creativity and fortitude every day.

The OPP Values promote always doing the right things for the right reasons, by:

• Serving with PRIDE, PROFESSIONALISM and HONOUR.
  
• Interacting with RESPECT, COMPASSION and FAIRNESS.
  
• Leading with INTEGRITY, HONESTY and COURAGE.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• Must be able to pass an OPP background security investigation.
  
• Job requires a valid Automobile Mechanic\'s Licence Class 310S or 310T.
  
• Must possess a valid Class G Driver\'s Licence.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of automotive technology, techniques and specialized equipment.
  
• Knowledge of technical manuals and maintenance policies and guidelines to oversee vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair work and ensure adherence to established maintenance schedules.
  
• Interpersonal skills to foster and maintain cooperative working relationships.
  
• Strong oral and written communication skills to develop documents and installation manuals to provide direction to technicians on vehicle equipping modifications and collaborate with garage, fleet and OPP/vendor personnel to ensure successful operation of the OPP garage.
  
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills to identify source of issue and operative critical thinking skills to develop and implement an effective solution.
  
• The ability to apply judgment & discretion to prioritize and make recommendations pertaining to garage mechanic assignments.
  
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations that apply to the work; includes knowledge of safe working practices and potential health and safety contraventions in the workplace to ensure compliance when overseeing the work of others.
  
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Suite (i.e. Word, Paint, Excel, Outlook) to produce a variety of materials and documents.
  
• Planning and organizational skills to schedule work of mechanics.
  
• Knowledge of vehicles\' electrical system, wiring, component locations, and proper wiring techniques to develop schematics and to provide guidance to mechanics.

Additional Information:

Ensure that you read the job description to make sure you understand this job. Even if you don\'t meet every requirement in this job description, we still encourage you to apply.

Restricted to fixed term and regular employees of the Ontario Public Service working or living within 125 kms of 777 Memorial Ave, Orillia, ON L3V 7V3.

Application Instructions:

Resume / cover letter must be received no later than 11:59 pm on 14-Feb-2023. Submit quoting WIN ID # (if applicable) and file # 23-031 showing how your qualifications, training and experience relate to the position to: Kai-Hendrik Grundt.

Only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.

Email: kai.grundt@opp.ca

The Ontario Provincial Police is dedicated to ensuring open, accessible, equitable and respectful workplaces, and is committed to reflecting the diverse communities it serves. We encourage applications from members of our diverse communities, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, women, persons from racialized groups, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, those who are able to speak fluently in another language(s), and anyone committed to a rewarding career in public service. The Ontario Provincial Police is an equal opportunity employer and accommodations will be provided in all stages of our hiring processes, as necessary. If you require accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact the hiring manager.

Additional Information:

Address:

• 1 Permanent - Full Time, 777 Memorial Ave, Orillia, Central Region, Criminal Record Check

Compensation Group:
Ontario Provincial Police Association Civilians




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Category:
Maintenance and Trades



Posted on:
Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.
  
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual\'s employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.