Automotive Service Technician (1)

← Back to search results Apply By: Monday, November 9, 2026 11:59 pm EST Automotive Service Technician Job ID: 250842 Posting status: Open Organization: Ontario Provincial Police Division: Fleet, Supply & Weapons Services Bureau City: Orillia Position(s) language: English Job term: 1 Permanent Job code: C0015 - Automotive Service Technician Salary: $44.48 - $46.32 Per hour
Apply now Accessibility support The Ministry of the Solicitor General, Ontario Provincial Police, and the Bureau Commander of Fleet, Supply & Weapons Services Bureau requires a qualified individual to join our Fabricating/Equipping unit. In this exciting, rewarding and challenging opportunity, you will perform preventative maintenance, equipment/systems installation and removal, and repairs for the OPP vehicle fleet.
The results of this competition will be used to fill current and future opportunities with qualified eligible candidates during the next 12 months following the competition closing. There are no provisions for relocation, accommodation or travel (including meals or vehicles) for this position. Exact dates are to be determined.
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 Provin About the jobTo perform preventative maintenance, equipment/systems installation and removal, and repairs for the OPP vehicle fleet. What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements• Ability to pass an OPP background/ security investigation.
• Must possess an Automotive Technician 310S or 310T or equivalent Certificate of Qualification.
• Must possess a valid/current Ozone Depletion Certificate.
• Must possess a valid Driver's Licence Class G.
• Must possess own tools.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities• Knowledge of automotive technology, technical manuals, diagnostic procedures and techniques and specialized equipment to determine the nature and extent of vehicle problems, and to perform maintenance and repair to various automotive systems.
• Knowledge of vehicles' electrical systems, emergency lighting systems, wiring component locations, wiring and routing techniques and schematic, air bag restraint systems and all other mechanical components to perform repairs and equipment/systems installations and removals.
• Knowledge of WHMIS and the Occupational Health and Safety Act to safely perform servicing, maintenance and repair of vehicles and trailers.
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills to perform mechanical and electrical diagnoses and troubleshooting.
• Ability to identify and evaluate appropriate test procedures and determine how to approach and carry out technical modifications and adjustments.
• Ability to evaluate whether repairs can be made on equipment and/or parts must be replaced.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills. 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 accessibilityWe 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