STUDENT - Labourer - Mechanic Shop Helper

Thunder Bay; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local municipality in Northwestern Ontario is seeking an individual for shop maintenance duties. You will assist in cleaning and organizing the shop, maintaining corporate equipment, and ensuring the cleanliness of the pool unit fleet. Ideal candidates will have a secondary school education, strong communication skills in English, and must hold a valid Class G Ontario Driver's Licence. This role also requires teamwork and the ability to work with minimal supervision, ensuring high standards in all tasks assigned.

Qualifications

• Must possess effective communication skills in English.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Must maintain a valid driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily shop maintenance duties.
• Clean and paint corporate equipment as directed.
• Wash and clean the pool unit fleet.

Skills

Effective communication in English

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Valid Class G Ontario Driver's Licence

Education

Secondary school education or equivalent

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor – Equipment (Fleet), and the technical direction and guidance of the Leadhand – Truck & Coach/Automotive Technician, performs shop maintenance duties.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with daily shop maintenance duties, such as cleaning and organizing the shop, the storage compound, and the parts storage building.
• Cleans and paints Corporate equipment, as directed.
• Washes and cleans the pool unit fleet
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

• Secondary school education or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely in English, both orally and in writing
• Must be highly motivated and work well in a team environment
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class “G” Ontario Driver’s Licence, or equivalent
• Must meet the definition of a competent driver as defined by the Corporation

Physical Demands

• This position requires constant standing/walking; frequent squatting/kneeling and lifting (varying amounts)
• Must be able to bend, stretch and twist freely

Conditions of Employment

• Must remain a competent driver as defined by the Corporation
• May be required to provide a successful driver’s abstract

General Information

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups and women.

ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE

It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:

• Photos
• Any certificates that have photo identification
• Driver’s licences
• Police records checks

Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources Division should you be the successful applicant. If a Criminal Record Check is required it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.

ACCOMMODATION

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

PRIVACY

Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: [phone]

Application Instructions

Application forms must reference the competition number and be submitted to Human Resources by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.

Summer Student Notes

If you are offered a position as a summer student, you will be required to show proof of completing a full-time/part-time academic year (September to April) in 2024/2025 at a school, college, university or other educational institution. You may also be required to show proof of validity of your driver’s licence, professional licences, and/or education when such certification constitutes a job requirement or corporate program requirement.