Supervisor Motive Power

**POSITION**: Supervisor Motive Power
**REPORTS TO**: Senior Manager Operations
**DEPARTMENT**: Rail Mechanical - Diesel Shop
**LOCATION**: North Bay
**REFERENCE**: 300-145-25
**SALARY**: $86,710- $101,998

**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 900 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 Supervisor Motive Power Maintenance is responsible for supervising unionized staff involved in the maintenance and repair of railway motive power under the jurisdiction of the Rail Division-Mechanical Department. Direct staff responsibilities include the supervision of approximately 25 unionized staff.

**MAJOR DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Plans, direct and control their work area within the locomotive shop to meet planned and day-to-day workload demands in accordance with prescribed schedules, specifications, and procedures
- Works in cooperation with other supervisors and departments in scheduling and planning the maintenance and repair of motive power
- Ensures collective agreement is adhered to
- Ensures staff are properly trained in the duties they are to perform
- Completes all necessary administrative duties associated with the position including performance management plans, computer system entries to track maintenance costs, etc
- Responsible for ensuring work is completed in accordance with AAR, Transport Canada, and other regulatory standards
- Investigates operational problems as required and initiates corrective action
- Ensures employees work safely and efficiently in a positive work environment
- The requirement for additional time to be spent on the job beyond the normal working hours is a possibility which will include after hour calls
- Develops methods and techniques for productivity improvements and ensures work conforms to Ontario Northland and all other applicable specifications
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Current shift is Sunday to Thursday 4 p.m. - 12 a.m.

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Trade Certification in either Railway Car Technician (268R), Electrician - Construction and Maintenance 309A, Automotive Service Technician 310S, Truck and Coach Technician 310T, Heavy Duty Equipment Technician 421A, Metal Fabrication 437A, Plumber 306A or equivalent trade certificate
- Secondary School Diploma or General Educational Diploma (GED)
- 5+ years of relevant mechanical experience
- 3-5 years supervisory experience, preferably in a unionized setting
- Excellent organizational and planning skills
- Flexibility to adapt to changing work schedule/shifts
- Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office Suite
- Have a solid understanding of collective agreements
- Good analytical and leadership skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to foster a positive team environment
- 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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