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***Apply By:***Monday, March 16, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

#Automotive Technician

Job ID:

240339

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ontario Provincial Police

Division:

Ontario Police College

City:

Aylmer

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

2 Permanent

Job code:

C0507 - Automotive Technician

Salary:

$43.29 - $45.08 Per hour

Bring your automotive expertise to the training grounds of Ontario's future police officers.

The Ontario Police Collegeis looking for a skilled and dedicatedinAutomotive Technicianto help maintain our fleet of specialized training vehicles and support the delivery of advanced driver training. If you're a certified Class A Mechanic who thrives in a hands-on environment and wants to contribute to public safety, this is an exciting opportunity to join our team.

##About the job

As an Automotive Technician at the Ontario Police College, you will play a key role in keeping the Ontario Police College's training fleet safe, reliable, and ready for every scenario.

You will:

• Maintain and service training vehicles, including safety inspections, routine maintenance, minor repairs, and installation of emergency equipment.

• Diagnose and perform major mechanical repairs on engines, steering, electrical, driveline, brake, and transmission systems, including road testing.

• Complete fabrication and technical work such as minor welding and fuel system adjustments.

• Support police driver-training programs by assisting with custom equipment fabrication.

• Provide general garage support, maintain accurate records, and manage parts procurement and inventory.

Interested in Learning More?

We invite you to explore the Automotive Technician role in greater detail and discover the meaningful work we do at the Ontario Police College. Click here to view the full****Opportunity Overview

##What you bring to the team

###Mandatory requirements

Applicants must possess the following:

• A valid 310S Mechanic's Licence
• A valid Ontario Class G Driver's Licence
• An ability to supply your own tools.

###Knowledge & Experience

• Proficiency in diagnosing and repairing a wide range of mechanical systems.
• Experience using automotive diagnostic equipment, tools, and fabrication equipment.
• Knowledge of safety standards and best practices for automotive repair.

###Skills

• Strong oral communication skills to discuss repair needs and collaborate with team members.
• Ability to maintain accurate vehicle and parts records.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and inventory tracking.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work to meet program demands.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.

##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!

##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'sHuman Rights Codeand 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

##What we offer

The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province.

We offer:

• A career that can grow across ministries and job functions

• Flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs

• Many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups

• Tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more

Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package includes:

• A defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)
• Group health, dental, life and disability benefits
• A range of vacation and leave options
• An Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services

##Additional information:

Apply by:

Monday, March 16, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

• 2 English Permanent, 10716 Hacienda Road, Aylmer, West Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check

Compensation group:

Ontario Provincial Police Association Civilians

Work hours:

Schedule 4.7

Category:

Maintenance and Trades

Posted on:

Monday, March 2, 2026

Note:

-About security checks: A criminal or other federal offence recorddoes not automatically disqualify youfrom 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.

##How to apply:

• You must apply online.

• 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.

• 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.

• Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.

• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

• 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.

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