Job Description

Apply By: Thursday, November 6, 2025 11:59 pm EST

Fleet Maintenance Mechanic

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Job ID:

234693

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of the Solicitor General

Division:

Monteith Correctional Complex

City:

Monteith

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Permanent

Job code:

C93006 - Facilities Mechanic 3 (COR)

Salary:

$29.46 - $31.96 Per hour
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Put your skills to the test as you provide critical help in ensuring our facilities are safe and maintained.

Join our dynamic team in beautiful

Monteith

- a rugged and scenic place with natural beauty and small-town charm. Monteith is located just off the beaten path to offer a great escape, but close enough to bigger towns to make it a great destination to live, work and play. We look forward to welcoming one dedicated Fleet Maintenance Mechanic who will perform repairs on gasoline and diesel engines including tractors, grass mowers, snow blowers and other small engine equipment.

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To learn more about the role, the Ontario Public Service and the recruitment process, we welcome you to attend our information session on Tuesday, November 4th, at 12:00pm. Please register. Attendance is optional and will have no influence on the screening and selection process.

About the job

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In this role, you will:



perform gasoline and diesel engine maintenance and repairs including: wheel balancing tire rotation and repair, shock replacement, brake resurfacing, engine analysis and tune-up, electric and acetylene welding where applicable, engine shampoo and high-powered steam cleaning perform driving assignments as required make arrangements for scheduled maintenance and warranty work demonstrate proper methods to inmates, assigning and checking work ensure security, welfare and safety of inmates in the shop and during escort assess inmates' conduct and progress in order to submit reports including misconducts as needed

What you bring to the team

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Mandatory requirements

must possess a valid class 'G' driver's license or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario Small Engine Certification or Class A license, or equivalent experience

Technical expertise:

demonstrated experience and knowledge of vehicles/ small engines, automotive technology, mechanical repair practices, techniques and maintenance for a variety equipment knowledge of fleet management practices and repair operations to determine work requirements, estimate/negotiate labour and parts expenditures knowledge of procurement and disposal practices to receive new equipment and prepare equipment for disposal

Analytical skills:

analytical and evaluative skills to determine the fastest and most cost-effective way to carrying out repairs based on location, resources required and estimate parts and service costs ability to identify services needs and deficiencies of recurring equipment problems, and recommend new equipment technologies for possible ministry application problem solving skills to resolve discrepancies with private repair facilities (e.g. excessive bills, substandard repairs, untimely completion) mathematical skills to estimate the cost of repairs and maintain accurate vehicle logs

Communication and interpersonal skills:

communication and interpersonal skills to deal with repair facilities, clients, contractors and manufacturers to discuss repair requirements/needs, quality of work and/or negotiate price written communication skills to complete inspection reports, cost estimates, seasonal maintenance plans, equipment reports and logs

Organizational skills:

organization and planning skills to coordinate fleet activities, develop seasonal maintenance plans and arrange equipment repair and inspection schedules

Computer proficiency:

proficiency with common office productivity software, such as electronic mail, spreadsheets and databases to maintain accurate records for inspections and audits, generate reports and logs to ensure accuracy and completeness

Don't meet every qualification?

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If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

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We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.



Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.



Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives accessibility Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

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The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for 29 ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province.



We offer:

a career that can grow across ministries and job functions flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more


These roles come with a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that include:

a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement) group health, dental, life and disability benefits a range of vacation and leave options an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services

Additional information:

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Apply by:

Thursday, November 6, 2025 11:59 pm EST

Position details:

1 English Permanent, 3052 Rese Rd, Monteith, North Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 4-7

Category:

Maintenance and Trades

Posted on:

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Note:

About security checks:

A criminal or other federal offence record

does not automatically disqualify you

from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.

If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.

Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.
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How to apply:

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You must apply online.

Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.

Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.

OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matiere de langue et evaluation:

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichees en francais et en anglais. Consultez la section Langue du ou des postes en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaitre les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont evalues en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/francais), vous devrez egalement passer un test de competences linguistiques en francais.

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