2025-06-13 Automotive Service Technician

Automotive Service Technician - Temporary - 3 positions The Ministry of the Solicitor General, Ontario Provincial Police, and the Bureau Commander of Fleet, Supply & Weapons Services Bureau requires a qualified individual to join our Fabricating/Equipping unit. In this exciting, rewarding and challenging opportunity, you will perform preventative maintenance, equipment/systems installation and removal, and repairs for the OPP vehicle fleet. The results of this competition will be used to fill current and future opportunities with qualified eligible candidates during the next 12 months following the competition closing. There are no provisions for relocation, accommodation or travel (including meals or vehicles) for this position. Exact dates are to be determined. 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. Garage Operations is responsible for the equipping and decommissioning of every vehicle in the OPP fleet. A Garage Operations General Manager, who reports directly to the Bureau Commander, Fleet, Supply & Weapons Services Bureau (FSWSB), heads the section. The General Manager is responsible for the overall operation of the garage and staff. Top Priorities - Roll out of MWS & GPS equipped vehicles to the field. - GHQ vehicle repairs as well as special repairs to local area detachments. - RTR pool - maintain adequate supply of equipped vehicles for emergency and regular replacement of front-line patrol units. - Facilitating the roll out of Fleet Diversity to better meet the requirements of officers in the field. 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. About the job To perform preventative maintenance, equipment/systems installation and removal, and repairs for the OPP vehicle fleet. What you bring to the team Mandatory requirements - Ability to pass an OPP background/ security investigation. - Must possess an Automotive Technician 310S or 310T or equivalent Certificate of Qualification. - Must possess a valid/current Ozone Depletion Certificate. - Must possess a valid Driver/'s Licence Class G. - Must possess own tools. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Knowledge of automotive technology, technical manuals, diagnostic procedures and techniques and specialized equipment to determine the nature and extent of vehicle problems, and to perform maintenance and repair to various automotive systems. - Knowledge of vehicles/' electrical systems, emergency lighting systems, wiring component locations, wiring and routing techniques and schematic, air bag restraint systems and all other mechanical components to perform repairs and equipment/systems installations and removals. - Knowledge of WHMIS and the Occupational Health and Safety Act to safely perform servicing, maintenance and repair of vehicles and trailers. - Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills to perform mechanical and electrical diagnoses and troubleshooting. - Ability to identify and evaluate appropriate test procedures and determine how to approach and carry out technical modifications and adjustments. - Ability to evaluate whether repairs can be made on equipment and/or parts must be replaced. - Demonstrated oral and written communication skills. Don/'t meet every qualification? 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 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 - 3 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 777 Memorial Ave, Orillia, Central Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check - 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr