We are seeking a professional maintenance mechanic to perform various maintenance and repair duties at the Ontario Police College as well as routine vehicle maintenance and shipping/receiving functions at the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services.
About the job
•Perform welding and soldering (regular and silver) on various items, as required.
•Assist in the erection, alteration, installation and repair of wooden structures using wood and similar materials, involving cutting, trimming, painting, varnishing and refinishing.
•Repair doors, windows, beds, cabinets, locks and other items, as required.
•Fabricate and install various sheet metal items such as duct work and thermostat covers.
•Repair and maintain the firing range, i.e., cables, oscillating equipment, target holders, etc
•Perform routine cleaning of firing ranges, in accordance with the Ontario Police College Lead Program.
•Perform painting in various areas of the College
•Assist the garage mechanic, as required.
•Maintain the Administration fleet of vehicles.
•Deliver and pick up parcels and other items, including the daily mail.
•Receive incoming packages and ships outgoing packages.
•Perform other duties, as assigned.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
•Possession of a Class G Drivers Licence.
•Must be able to pass an OPP background security investigation.
Technical Knowledge
•Knowledge of locks, electrical systems, sheet metal work, welding, carpentry and painting to perform maintenance and repair duties at the Ontario Police College facility and its firing ranges.
•Knowledge of and skill in the use of power and hand-working carpentry tools to assist in erecting, altering, installing and repairing wooden structures.
•Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance to assist in routine maintenance of Ontario Police College vehicles and the Administration fleet of vehicles.
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
•You have demonstrated oral communication skills in order to obtain clarification and understanding of requirements for maintenance and repair work from supervisor or other staff.
Problem Solving Skills
•You can select appropriate methods of repair to perform maintenance and repair work.
•You can determine appropriate tools and equipment to use in performing repairs.
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'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
What we offer
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
Address:
- 1 English Permanent, 10716 Hacienda Rd, Aylmer, West Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check, Local Police Databases Search
Compensation Group:
Ontario Provincial Police Association Civilians
Understanding the job ad - definitions
Schedule:
4.7
Category:
Maintenance and Trades
Posted on:
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Note:
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.
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.
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember:
The deadline to apply is Thursday, September 10, 2026 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer.
Accommodation is available under the Ontario's Human Rights Code .
Pay: $73,236.80-$79,393.60 per year
Work Location: In person
