Motor Vehicle Repair Officer (FLS)

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The Monteith Correctional Complex seeks an individual to maintain institutional vehicles and perform repairs on gasoline and diesel engines including tractors, grass mowers, snow blowers and other small engine equipment.

The Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services offers a comprehensive and competitive compensation package including:

• A defined benefit package plan
• Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits
• A comprehensive health and dental plan
• Life and disability insurance
• A progressive work environment that promotes work/life balance
• Flexible learning and developmental opportunities including online, training and mentorship programs
• Opportunities for career advance and specialization through a wide range of career fields

The Ontario Public Service has been chosen as one of:

• Canada's Top 100 Employers
• Greater Toronto's Top 90 Employers
• Canada's Best Diversity Employers
• Canada's Greenest Employer
• Top Employer for Canadians Under 40

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About the job

• Perform gasoline and diesel engine maintenance and repairs including: wheel balancing tire rotation and repair, shock replacement, brake resurfacing, engine analysis and tune-up electric and acetylene welding where applicable, engine shampoo and high-powered steam cleaning
• Perform driving assignments as required
• Make arrangements for scheduled maintenance and warranty work
• Demonstrate proper methods to assigned inmates, assigning and checking work
• Ensure security, welfare and safety of inmates in the shop and during escort
• Assess inmates' conduct and progress in order to submit reports including misconducts as needed

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You have a Class A Ontario or Canada-wide license in gasoline and diesel engines, following completion of required apprenticeship
• You have a valid Ontario G, D or A driver's license or equivalent in another jurisdiction
• You possess oral French language skills at the advanced level

Specialized Knowledge and Experience:

• You have knowledge and ability to perform gasoline and diesel engine maintenance and repair including wheel balancing tire rotation and repair, brake resurfacing, engine analysis, tune up and acetylene welding, engine shampoo and high-powered steam cleaning
• You have the ability to estimate the cost of repairs
• You have the ability to supervise and instruct inmates
• You have the ability to acquire knowledge of security practices and techniques to ensure the security of inmates and the security of the work area
• You have the ability to acquire knowledge of practical correctional theory and principles to maintain custody and control of inmates

Communication, Interpersonal and Problem Solving Skills

• You have good communication skills both written and verbal to tactfully convey facts and information
• You are able to complete accurate reports/logs and identify repair needs
• You are able to maintain the care, custody and control of offenders
• You have strong problem solving skills in order to resolve issues and follow up on infractions as required

Enhanced Security Clearance Requirements:

• CPIC
• VSS
• PIP
• Niche/RMS
• Credit

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Additional information:

Note:

• This ad is also available in French.
• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service Employment Screening Checks Policy, the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Please refer to the Additional Information / Address section above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  You will be responsible for obtaining the criminal record check at your own expense and provide it, along with your written consent, to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), HR Service Delivery Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional screening checks as indicated in the Additional Information / Address section above that were not obtained directly by you. (Note: If a Vulnerable Sector Screening/Check is required, it must also be obtained in person at your local police service.)
  
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
• T-CL-98472/16

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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.