Gunsmith

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The Ministry of the Solicitor General, Ontario Provincial Police, and the Bureau Commander of Fleet Supply and Weapons Services Bureau is seeking a qualified individual to join our Weapons Services Section. In this exciting, rewarding and challenging opportunity, you will maintain serviceability of OPP and designated agency firearms by conducting maintenance and repair to prevent and correct malfunctions, as well as provide quality assurance of OPP ammunition.

The Ministry of the Solicitor General, Ontario Provincial Police, and the Fleet, Supply and Weapons Bureau (FSWSB) is seeking a Gunsmith to join our team!

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.

FSWSB's broad scope of business impacts every member of the OPP. With very few exceptions, all fleet assets, weapons and uniform items used across the organization are procured and distributed by FSWSB. Bureau members work behind the scenes to provide planning, procurement, fleet management, vehicle services and Garage Operations to ensure the OPP is well equipped for daily operations. FSWSB members demonstrate their expertise, creativity and fortitude every day.

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

In this critical role, you will:

• Perform preventative maintenance and repair on firearms and weaponry, including disassembly, cleaning, inspection, parts replacement, adjustments, and test firing to ensure serviceability.
• Assess and evaluate ammunition for compliance and performance using industry-standard testing methods and equipment.
• Document all maintenance, repairs, and technical assessments; prepare detailed reports and provide expert advice on firearms and ammunition.
• Manage armoury inventory and records, including asset tracking, database updates, and work order creation.
• Liaise with manufacturers, suppliers, and other agencies to resolve technical issues, procure parts, and inspect incoming equipment and ammunition.
• Maintain a safe and secure workshop, design and fabricate specialized tools, and stay current with industry developments through ongoing training and professional engagement.

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory Requirements

• Ability to pass an OPP background security investigation.
• Ability to pass annual Canadian Firearms Safety training.
• Ability to pass a psychological assessment

Technical Firearm Expertise:

• Advanced knowledge of firearms, weapon systems, and mechanical components
• Ability to diagnose malfunctions and perform repairs, modifications, and preventative maintenance
• Ensures firearms meet safety, reliability, and operational standards through testing and inspection

Ammunition & Ballistics Knowledge

• Strong understanding of ammunition types, specifications, and compliance standards (e.g., SAAMI)
• Ability to conduct ballistic testing and evaluate performance (pressure, velocity, penetration, etc.)
• Assesses suitability and safety of ammunition for operational use

Attention to Detail & Quality Assurance

• Conducts thorough inspections to identify defects, wear, or service requirements
• Maintains precision in measurements, testing procedures, and evaluations
• Determines repairability and recommends disposal or condemnation when necessary

Documentation & Inventory Management

• Accurately documents maintenance, repairs, and testing results
• Prepares technical reports and maintains detailed service records
• Uses database systems to track inventory, assets, and work orders

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates technical information clearly and provides expert advice
• Builds and maintains relationships with manufacturers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• Participates in ongoing training and stays current with industry developments and technologies

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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.