The Ministry of the Solicitor General, Ontario Provincial Police, and the Bureau Commander of Fleet Supply and Weapons Services Bureau is seeking a qualified individual to join our Weapons Services Section. In this exciting, rewarding and challenging opportunity, you will maintain serviceability of OPP and designated agency firearms by conducting maintenance and repair to prevent and correct malfunctions, as well as provide quality assurance of OPP ammunition.
The Ministry of the Solicitor General, Ontario Provincial Police, and the Fleet, Supply and Weapons Bureau (FSWSB) is seeking a Gunsmith to join our team!
About Us:
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is one of North America's largest deployed police services with more than 6,400 uniformed officers, 2,900 civilian employees and 530 Auxiliary officers. We provide essential services that ensure the safety and security of the people of the Province of Ontario. The OPP is a division of the Ministry of the Solicitor General, the largest operational ministry in the province with a presence in every community across Ontario. We are the largest police service in Ontario and the second largest in Canada.
FSWSB's broad scope of business impacts every member of the OPP. With very few exceptions, all fleet assets, weapons and uniform items used across the organization are procured and distributed by FSWSB. Bureau members work behind the scenes to provide planning, procurement, fleet management, vehicle services and Garage Operations to ensure the OPP is well equipped for daily operations. FSWSB members demonstrate their expertise, creativity and fortitude every day.
The OPP Values promote always doing the right things for the right reasons, by:
- Serving with PRIDE, PROFESSIONALISM and HONOUR.
- Interacting with RESPECT, COMPASSION and FAIRNESS.
- Leading with INTEGRITY, HONESTY and COURAGE.
In this critical role, you will:
- Perform preventative maintenance and repair on firearms and weaponry, including disassembly, cleaning, inspection, parts replacement, adjustments, and test firing to ensure serviceability.
- Assess and evaluate ammunition for compliance and performance using industry-standard testing methods and equipment.
- Document all maintenance, repairs, and technical assessments; prepare detailed reports and provide expert advice on firearms and ammunition.
- Manage armoury inventory and records, including asset tracking, database updates, and work order creation.
- Liaise with manufacturers, suppliers, and other agencies to resolve technical issues, procure parts, and inspect incoming equipment and ammunition.
- Maintain a safe and secure workshop, design and fabricate specialized tools, and stay current with industry developments through ongoing training and professional engagement.
- Ability to pass an OPP background security investigation.
- Ability to pass annual Canadian Firearms Safety training.
- Ability to pass a psychological assessment
- Advanced knowledge of firearms, weapon systems, and mechanical components
- Ability to diagnose malfunctions and perform repairs, modifications, and preventative maintenance
- Ensures firearms meet safety, reliability, and operational standards through testing and inspection
- Strong understanding of ammunition types, specifications, and compliance standards (e.g., SAAMI)
- Ability to conduct ballistic testing and evaluate performance (pressure, velocity, penetration, etc.)
- Assesses suitability and safety of ammunition for operational use
- Conducts thorough inspections to identify defects, wear, or service requirements
- Maintains precision in measurements, testing procedures, and evaluations
- Determines repairability and recommends disposal or condemnation when necessary
- Accurately documents maintenance, repairs, and testing results
- Prepares technical reports and maintains detailed service records
- Uses database systems to track inventory, assets, and work orders
- Communicates technical information clearly and provides expert advice
- Builds and maintains relationships with manufacturers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
- Participates in ongoing training and stays current with industry developments and technologies
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!
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
