Coordinator, Maintenance Program

   

 

Requisition ID: 23525  
Department: Transit Services Dept. 
Service: Transit Bus Oper & Maintenance Service 
Employment Type: 2 Full-time Permanent 
Work Hours: 40.00 /hours per week
Affiliation: CUPE 5500/Equipment 
Salary Information: $81,371.68 annually (2025 rates of pay)
Location: Transit Service, 1500 St.Laurent  
Job Category: Transit Services - OC Transpo 
Application Close: 11/09/2026

JOB SUMMARY

You are responsible for supporting the delivery of transit fleet maintenance services, by coordinating fleet maintenance activities, administering vendor invoices/contracts, and service coordination  to ensure the efficiency and safety of our fleet. You are responsible to ensure compliance, documentation accuracy, and performance monitoring to support asset management, fleet optimization, and capital planning.

You will work closely with internal teams and external partners (ie vendors), to ensure efficient execution of maintenance programs and contribute to long-term fleet resilience and operational reliability.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of a High School diploma, along with the completion of one of the following apprenticeship programs: Truck and Coach Technician (310T) or Automotive Service Technician (310S) or Auto Body and Collision Damage Repairer (310B).

Minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible experience post completion of Apprenticeship within Transit Fleet Maintenance with exposure to the full range of programs and activities in a transit fleet maintenance operation.

 

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Valid Ontario Certificate of Qualification as Truck and Coach Technician 310T or Automotive Service Technician 310S or Auto Body and Collision Damage Repairer 310B is an asset

KNOWLEDGE

  • Knowledge of fleet preventative maintenance, repair workflows, and parts inventory
  • Proven profiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams and the use of a FMIS
  • Knowledge of the processes used in the Technical Support
    Branch for vehicle procurement and supplier/manufacturer liaison
  • Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

•    Ability to work independently, with minimal direction, and collaboratively with peers and managers as part of a team, across multiple work locations.
•    Read, understand and interpret service related documents, schematics, drawings, technical manuals, and work orders.
•    Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail in order tracking, scheduling, and documentation
•    Able to exercise sound judgment when making technical decisions.
•    Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a time sensitive environment
•    Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and effectively internally and externally with vendors
•    Possess flexibility and adaptability to adapt to shifting priorities and changing service needs. 

 

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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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

  • Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing       
  • 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.

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