Parts Maintenance Coordinator

**POSITION**: Parts Maintenance Coordinator
**REPORTS TO**: Supervisor, Motor Coach Maintenance
**DEPARTMENT**: Passenger Services
**LOCATION**: North Bay
**REFERENCE**: 500-42-26
**SALARY**: $69, 706- $82,004

**WHO WE ARE**:
Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) is an Agency of the Province of Ontario that provides efficient and vital transportation services. We are a modern, forward-thinking organization focused on providing safe and reliable transportation services. ONTC has a rich history of over 120 years and strong connections to the communities we serve. With over 1000 skilled professionals, we work together to enhance transportation services and ensure that they are sustainable for future generations. We offer a dynamic workplace culture, along with a competitive salary, excellent benefit package, a defined benefit pension plan, paid vacation, paid personal leave days and discounted transportation on our bus and passenger rail services.

**ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT**:
The Parts Maintenance Specialist will act as the primary liaison between Truck and Coach Technicians and the Stores department, ensuring efficient parts lookup, cross-referencing, ordering, tracking, and service kit assembly for Motor Coaches, while proficiently managing Fleet Management Information Systems to allow technicians to focus on productivity.

**MAJOR DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Follow up and expedite orders to ensure prompt delivery.
- Ensure Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts are ordered and follow up with Buyer when necessary.
- Collaborate with Buyer for defective parts under warranty and emergency parts needs.
- Assist in identifying and requisitioning non-inventory parts.
- Operate the required equipment and tools such as hand and pump carts, to move parts from staging area to technician bay.
- Research specifications, quotes and purchases for Motor Coach Fleet parts.
- Collaborate with external vendors and suppliers to secure necessary materials.
- Provide support and relief to the Maintenance Supervisor
- Address issues and facilitate solutions to keep work on schedule.
- Review inventory reports and KPIs to maintain appropriate stock levels.
- Identify slow-moving, aging, and obsolete inventory.
- Ensure critical parts for new equipment are stocked.
- Review parts history and stores requisitions using the EAM software.
- Work with Asset Analyst and divisional leaders to review reports and KPI’s and action where necessary to ensure data integrity is maintained.
- Maintain accurate records of work performed and documentation.
- Update work orders and provide updates at morning toolbox meetings.
- Monitor progress against weekly schedules.
- Adhere to health and safety regulations and ensure company policies and procedures are followed.

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Parts Technician (240P) trade certificate or red seal certification or equivalent experience in a Warehouse/Stores environment
- Principles of Buying and Inventory Management courses through organizations such as NIGP: The Institute for Public Procurement or PMAC: Purchasing Management Association of Canada are required
- 3 to 5 years' experience in an industrial shop maintenance environment, particularly in a data management intensive role
- Related experience in heavy duty equipment, fleet parts sourcing and acquisition
- 3 to 5 years' experience in transit/motor coach maintenance is preferred
- Experience with asset management software or work order system
- Experience operating within a unionized environment
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate and present results
- Coordination and planning skills.
- Exceptional computer skills using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Highly self-motivated with the ability to adapt to shifting priorities
- Experience working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Demonstrated clerical ability, records keeping, and keyboarding skills
- Proficient in budgeting and financial analysis
- Skilled in conflict resolution and excellent customer service abilities
- Valid BZ or CZ Driver’s License is considered an asset
- Commitment to health and safety

Ontario Northland will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

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