Maintenance Supervisor

Fonction publique de l'Ontario; Kawartha Lakes; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Public Service at Central East Correctional Centre seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance operations, plan and oversee repairs, and direct staff and inmate crews to ensure a safe, secure and well‑maintained facility. You will coordinate with contractors, monitor budgets and uphold OHSA, WHMIS and building codes within a correctional setting.

The role emphasizes leadership, preventive maintenance, and adherence to strict regulatory requirements, offering a structured,

Qualifications

• Extensive maintenance/construction experience from education, apprenticeship and progressive work.
• Knowledge of skilled trades to oversee maintenance, repair, renovation and construction projects.
• Experience operating power tools and machinery safely and effectively.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, specifications and technical drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve maintenance issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train and supervise maintenance staff, apprentices, trades workers and inmate crews.
• Plan, schedule and prioritize maintenance, repair and renovation projects.
• Assist with budget planning and submissions.
• Coordinate with managers, contractors and facility staff to ensure work quality and safety.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, regulations, policies and security protocols.

Skills

Maintenance knowledge

Leadership

Health & safety

Communication

Education

Trades apprenticeship

Job description

1 Temporary (6 months with possible extension)

$31.59 - $34.25 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Keep a Correctional Facility Running at Its Best!

Bring Your Maintenance Expertise to Central East Correctional Centre

From essential equipment and building systems to facility grounds and security infrastructure, your skills will help support a safe, secure, and operational environment every day.

About the job

Reporting to the Manager, Maintenance Services, you'll provide leadership and oversight for maintenance operations at Central East Correctional Centre by:

• Planning and supervising maintenance, repair, and renovation projects
• Scheduling work, resources, and project priorities
• Assisting with budget planning and submissions
• Collaborating with managers, contractors, and facility staff
• Leading, training, and directing maintenance staff and inmate workers
• Ensuring compliance with legislation, regulations, policies, and security protocols
• Supporting the ongoing maintenance, safety, and operation of the institution

Every day, you'll help ensure a safe, secure, and well-maintained environment for those who live and work within the facility.

Take a Closer Look

A safe and secure facility starts with strong maintenance leadership.

If you're ready to lead critical projects, support skilled teams, and help keep a complex correctional facility operating at its best, we invite you to learn more.

Explore the Maintenance Supervisor Career Brochure

Your next leadership opportunity could start here.

What you bring to the team

Maintenance Knowledge and Experience

• You have extensive maintenance and/or construction experience gained through a combination of education, apprenticeship training, and progressively responsible work experience.
• You have knowledge of skilled and semi-skilled trades to oversee and support maintenance, repair, renovation, and construction projects.
• You have experience operating power tools, equipment, and machinery safely and effectively.
• You can interpret and work from blueprints, schematics, specifications, and technical drawings.
• You have strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to identify, assess, and resolve a variety of maintenance issues.

Supervisory and Leadership Skills

• You have demonstrated leadership experience directing, training, and supervising maintenance staff, apprentices, trades workers, and inmate work crews.
• You have strong planning and organizational skills to prioritize, schedule, assign, and monitor work to ensure timely and cost-effective completion.
• You can build effective working relationships, provide clear direction, and promote a culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork.

Health and Safety

• You have knowledge of workplace health and safety legislation, regulations, and practices, including OHSA, WHMIS, and safe work procedures.
• You have knowledge of provincial building codes, municipal by‑laws, and other regulatory requirements relevant to maintenance and construction projects.
• You can interpret and apply organizational policies, procedures, and institutional protocols to ensure compliance within a correctional setting.
• You have the ability to identify hazards, assess risks, recognize security concerns, and implement appropriate corrective actions to maintain a safe and secure environment.

Other Skills

• You have effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with staff, management, contractors, and stakeholders.
• You have strong problem-solving and analytical skills to assess maintenance and renovation needs, establish priorities, and provide recommendations.
• You can identify, investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve a variety of maintenance-related issues in a timely and effective manner.

OPS Commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti‑racism

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti‑racist, inclusive, accessible, merit‑based, respectful and equitable workplace.

Visit the OPS Anti‑Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code.

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

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

The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest 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
• a comprehensive compensation and benefits package
• base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self‑funded leave and more
• a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment

Additional information:

• 1 English Temporary, duration up to 6 months, 541 Highway 36, Lindsay, East Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS
• About security checks:
  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.

Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.