Consider a rewarding career in correctional services and join us in making a difference in the lives of individuals in custody and keeping our communities safe!Are you an experienced trades professional? If so, consider this opportunity to provide a variety of maintenance services for the Maplehurst Correctional Complex and Vanier Centre for Women.
Please note: This position requires you to work on an on-call basis. The hours of work are 0 to 40 hours per week, including weekends and statutory holidays, based on operational requirements and with no guaranteed hours.The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is one of the largest employers in the province, with a wide range of exciting career opportunities. We believe in the core values of trust, fairness, diversity, excellence, creativity, collaboration, efficiency and responsiveness. We are committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.
The OPS has been recognized as a top employer. We are proud to have been acknowledged as one of:
• Canada's Top 100 Employers
• Canada's Best Diversity Employers
• Greater Toronto's Top Employers
• Canada's Greenest Employers
• Canada's Top Employers for Young People
*Posting extended to May 5 (full positing dates: Apr 4 to May 5, 2022)
What can I expect to do in this role?
• Operate, troubleshoot, replace, repair, and various building systems
• Perform plumbing and electric repairs and installations
• Inspect and perform necessary adjustments, servicing, and repairs to correct malfunctions
• Repair and maintain equipment, structures, and furniture
• Coordinate and plan new maintenance projects
• Perform emergency repairs
• Liaise with and assist other trades professionals as needed
• Complete and maintain accurate tracking logs and records
• Train and supervise inmate helpers, as required
• Others duties, as assigned
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Note: This position requires working with and providing direction to inmate helpersHow do I qualify?
Mandatory
• You are qualified in one or more of the skilled trades including appropriate license(s) issued by the Government of Ontario
• Valid First Aid and Heartsaver Certificate or the ability to obtain
Specialized Knowledge and Experience
• You have advanced knowledge of at least one recognized skilled trade and working knowledge of other skilled trades in order to perform major and minor repairs, renovations and construction projects (i.e. plumbing, carpentry, welding, brick laying, etc.)
• You have experience planning and performing a wide variety of maintenance, repairs, and renovation tasks
• You have experience with the operation/maintenance of heating, ventilation, air conditioning/fire systems as well as associated instrumentation/control systems
• You have experience with blueprints, schematics and specification diagrams/drawings
• You are experienced in the safe use of power equipment and hand tools
• You have knowledge of relevant legislation (such as Occupational Health and Safety Act and WHMIS), municipal by-laws and codes, and provincial building codes
• You are able to acquire knowledge of and comply with corporate policies and protocols
• You have knowledge of computers and systems related to monitoring automated systems for mechanical and electrical equipment, electronic locking systems, building environmental controls and prepare reports, and respond to email
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• You are able to discuss work projects with other trades personnel and liaise with correctional staff
• You can instruct staff and inmate helpers
• You have written communication skills to complete performance and occurrence reports and maintain accurate logs
Problem-Solving Skills
• You can ensure the safety and integrity of installations, prevent injuries to staff or inmate helpers, and determine work methods
• Recognize workplace hazards and security breaches and ensure prompt corrective action
• You can provide input on inmate helper performance
• You are able to ensure work is completed in a timely manner
OPS Commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti- racism
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
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OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
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