Licensed HVAC Mechanic

Requisition ID:
Department: Transit Services Dept.  
Service: Transit Bus Oper & Maintenance Service  
Branch: Transit Facility Maintenance Branch 
Employment Type: 2 Full-time Permanent  
Work Hours: 40.00 hours per week
Affiliation: ATU 279 
Salary Information: $ $47.350 per hour (2025 rates of pay)
Location: Transit Service, 1500 St.Laurent  
City: Ottawa, ON 
Job Category: Transit Services - OC Transpo 
Application Close: 07/01/2026

JOB SUMMARY

The Transit Facilities Maintenance Unit is responsible for the property management functions associated with the maintenance, operation and repair of all transit facilities.

Reporting to a Plant Supervisor, you are responsible for a full range of installation, testing, trouble-shooting, maintenance and preventive maintenance duties, and for repairing a wide variety of electrical and/or mechanical equipment and installations.  These include, but are not limited to HVAC, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, distribution and switching systems, motors, power storage and conditioning systems, fire, lighting, control and building management systems, and low-pressure boilers/general gas fittings used and/or installed in the garage properties and transitway stations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Journeyman's certificate as a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic 313A and completion of Gas Technician G1 Certification. 

Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Journeyman related to installing, trouble shooting, maintenance and repair of all types of building energy systems, mechanical, Gas and electrical operating equipment, and bus servicing equipment.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
TSSA Gas Technician 1 (G1) certificate Must obtain Forklift Operator Licence within the timeframe determined by the employer Valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver's licence (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated Must obtain Ontario unrestricted AZ or DZ class driver's licence (or provincial equivalent) within the timeframe determined by the employer Valid Ontario Certificate of Qualification as Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic 313A KNOWLEDGE

• City policies and procedures affecting shop operations
• Considerable knowledge of the standard methods, tools, equipment, and materials used in the servicing, maintenance and operations of building mechanical systems
• Relevant guidelines, policies, codes, regulations
• Building energy systems, mechanical and electrical operating equipment and bus servicing equipment
• Safe handling of chemicals, lubricants and other service related materials
• Computer controlled energy systems
• Building control systems operation and programming
• Working knowledge of plumbing, HVAC systems, electronic and pneumatic controls
• Personal computers, with ability to use corporate office software and the Maintenance Management System
• Safe work practices of the trade
• Knowledge and awareness of safety issues in the workplace, where there are always members of the public close by when work is being undertaken

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Able to work independently, with minimum direction, and collaboratively with peers and managers as part of a team  
• Read/interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine specifications and calculate requirements
• Interpret HVAC control schematics and wiring diagrams
• Read, understand and execute oral and written instructions and interpret or prepare work orders 
• Plan work and make estimates of materials and time required to perform the work
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Possess sound interpersonal skills and ability to relate to the general public and coworkers
• Possess effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be able to organize, clean and maintain a safe work area within a public environment
• Must be capable of relating to transit customers, while working in a public environment, and accepting that information requests, complaints, or incidents of confrontational behavior may occur  
• Possess skill in using trade hand and power tools and equipment with precision
• Able to operate repair vehicles, scissor lift, forklift, mobile personal lifting devices, and to use ladders. Able to operate emergency generators and welding equipment
• Able to perform electrical, plumbing, welding operations relating to the trade 
• Possess analytical skills and be detail oriented
• Possess solid computer skills and the ability to operate within a computerized maintenance management System
• Must be able to organize, clean and maintain a safe work area within a public environment
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, flexibility and adaptability
• Able to relate to Transit customers, co-workers and the general public and to work in a non-confrontational manner
• Possess a work record of good attendance and job performance 
• Able to follow all safety rules and regulations
• Possess excellent hand/eye coordination, and manual dexterity to perform precise and detailed work 
• Physically fit, with stamina to perform the job duties (which may include working in a standing position for long time periods, carrying materials, working in cramped areas or at considerable heights and working outdoors year round)
• Provide own hand tools relating to the trade according to provisions of the Collective Agreement
• Able to work overtime, be available for scheduled overtime, work a variety of scheduled shifts including split shifts, weekends and evenings, as per the Collective Agreement and/or as required

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing       
• Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa's satisfaction.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.  
• Driver's License Requirement:  A valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver's license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated  
• Additional vacancies may occur during the competition process; Must be able to work shifts, weekends and statutory holidays at a variety of locations.
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements. 
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available. 

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. 

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions. 
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at extension 12211 or via email at esc- 

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