Mechanical Support

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The Ministry of the Solicitor General, Ontario Provincial Police, and the Bureau Commander of Fleet, Supply and Weapon Services Bureau (FSWSB), is seeking a qualified individual to join our Garage Operations unit. In this exciting, rewarding and challenging opportunity, you will assist in the recovery and restoration of used police equipment and accessories removed from trade-in vehicles, prepare new vehicles and to perform general garage duties by performing various semi-skilled mechanical tasks.

** Please note that this opportunity is for a fixed-term contract of six (6) months.**

About Us:

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is one of North America's largest deployed police services with more than 6,400 uniformed officers, 2,900 civilian employees and 530 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.

Fleet, Supply and Weapons Services Bureau (FSWSB), through a commitment to customer service, ensures that the OPP is equipped to meet its public safety mandate in an increasingly complex and challenging policing environment. The Bureau is comprised of highly skilled personnel from diverse backgrounds that work cooperatively with customers and stakeholders to research, develop and deliver equipment to position the OPP as a leader in modern policing. The Bureau Commander reports directly to the Provincial Commander of Corporate Services and is made up of the following sections:

• Financial Services
• Fleet Services
• Garage Operations
• Procurement Services
• Supply Services
• Print Services
• Weapons Services
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.

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About the job

To assist in the recovery and restoration of used police equipment and accessories removed from trade-in vehicles, prepare new vehicles and to perform general garage duties by performing various semi-skilled mechanical tasks.

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• Ability to pass an OPP background/ security investigation.
• Valid Ontario Class G Driver's License

Knowledge of Automotive Theories/Equipment Maintenance

• Demonstrates knowledge of basic automotive principles and maintenance practices to perform routine equipment repairs, refurbishing, and assist skilled tradespersons. Familiarity with decal application and ability to coordinate receipt of used police equipment and accessories from trade-in vehicles.
• Understanding of technical manuals, OPP maintenance policies, and safe work practices under the Occupational Health & Safety Act. Proficiency in using a variety of hand tools to complete maintenance tasks in compliance with established schedules and procedures.

Interpersonal and Communication Skills

• Job requires oral communication skills to alert and provide information to skilled tradespersons of maintenance problems and to gather / discuss information from other maintenance staff regarding technical problems

Judgement/Discretion

• Ability to diagnose and test electrical equipment to determine repair or refurbishing needs, perform wiring system repairs, and refurbish police electrical components. Skilled in applying correct repair methods, selecting appropriate tools, and alerting supervisors for complex issues.
• Attention to detail when applying decals and modifying vehicle electrical systems, ensuring proper methods and safety precautions are followed throughout all repair and maintenance activities.

Physical/Sensory Demands

• Physical ability to operate shop equipment and power tools (e.g., drills, soldering stations, air guns) for repair and refurbishing tasks. Requires frequent sitting, standing, bending, crouching, and reaching, as well as daily lifting of 10–20 lbs and occasional lifting of up to 100 lbs.
• Strong sensory focus, including attention to detail and visual concentration, with exposure to loud noise from garage equipment during daily operations.

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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!

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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

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Additional information:

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.
• The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.

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How to apply:

1. You must apply online.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
6. 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 matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.