Job Description

Requisition ID: 22304 
Department: Finance and Corporate Services Dept. 
Service: Fleet Services 
Branch: Fleet Maintenance & Tech Srvcs Branch
Employment Type: 3 Full Time Permanent Positions and Eligibility List 
Work Hours: 40.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside 
Salary Information: $93,832.96 - $109,772.00  annually (2024 rates of pay)
Location: Various Locations  
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Maintenance and Trades 
Application Close: 01/06/2026

Fleet Maintenance & Technical Services is responsible for: scheduled, unscheduled and emergency service; seasonal overhauls; vehicle commissioning/decommissioning; vehicle inspections and certifications; warranty monitoring; shop and specialty tool maintenance/management; maintenance of small equipment and special equipment such as fire, ambulance, ice resurfacing, turf, etc.; repair performance analysis; and Technical Services including specifying, acquiring, leasing and disposing of Municipal Fleet Vehicles.

You are responsible for supervising technicians in assigned city garage(s) who provide planned and unplanned maintenance, service and repair of the City’s diverse fleet of vehicles and equipment. You are also responsible for planning, scheduling and re-scheduling the daily/weekly/monthly work, and conducting business/operational activities, to optimize service life, safety and cost efficiency, align with client priorities, and ensure compliance with legislated/regulatory requirements.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Automotive Service Technician 310S apprenticeship program of 7220 hours and Truck and Coach Technician 310T apprenticeship program of 6720 hours

Minimum of 8 years of experience in a municipal fleet maintenance or similar environment, including experience in a leadership role.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Valid Ontario Certificate of Qualification as Truck and Coach Technician 310T and Automotive Service Technician 310STSSA Regulated Fuels Safety certificate (natural gas, propane and/or alternate fuel)Valid Ontario unrestricted DZ class driver’s licence (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated is an asset

KNOWLEDGE

• Fleet Services’ policies, procedures, processes and guidelines
• Relevant corporate policies
• Fleet Management Information Systems
• Mechanical knowledge of various automotive, truck and coach systems (e.g. drive train systems; electrical/electronic/emissions systems; suspension, steering and brake systems, occupant safety systems, etc.)
• Electronic, hybrid, gas and diesel engines
• Electronic transmissions
• Full range of specialized light, medium and heavy vehicles and equipment used by City of Ottawa clients
• Client-specific operational and business needs
• Operation and programming of various specialized diagnostic tools and equipment
• Operational procedures for municipal vehicles and equipment
• Planning and scheduling techniques relating to fleet maintenance/service/repair
• Applicable legislation and regulations
• Supervisory techniques
• Customer service practices
• Collective agreements
• Legal ramifications of improper repairs of vehicles and equipment
• Must be familiar with all applicable health and safety legislation, have knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the work place, and have knowledge of appropriate actions to be taken in order to ensure the health and safety of staff in accordance with applicable legislation and City policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of, and experience in, the City of Ottawa’s Fleet Maintenance operations is an asset

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Core Behaviours

Core behaviours define the City's expectations of the behaviours employees should demonstrate in performing their work. They are reflective of the City's culture and values and guide all our present and future activities. Every employee is encouraged to learn, embody, and demonstrate these core behaviours.

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Leadership Competencies

The City has defined key competencies that leaders are expected to embody and demonstrate to successfully move the organization towards achieving its strategic objectives and create an organizational culture that supports and empowers employees to excel, grow and reach their full potential. These leadership competencies and associated behaviours are expected to be demonstrated by leaders at all levels of the organization.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
• Driver’s License Requirement: A valid Ontario unrestricted DZ class driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated
• You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca