Technician (Temporary)

City of St. Catharines; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of St. Catharines seeks a temporary Technician for maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment. Responsibilities include diagnosing issues, maintaining equipment standards, and ensuring excellent service for the community. Applicants should have relevant certifications, strong customer service skills, and availability for flexible hours.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

OMERS pension plan with matched contributions

Training and development funds

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years of recent automotive repair experience.
• Valid Class 'DZ' licence required.
• Formal training in Occupational Health and Safety.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain City-owned vehicles and equipment.
• Perform diagnosis and safety checks on vehicles.
• Complete paperwork such as daily logs and time sheets.

Skills

Effective time management

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 12 diploma or GED

310S Automotive Service Technician Certification

310T Truck and Coach Technician Graduation

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Join us to shape the future of St. Catharines! About the City :

At the City of St. Catharines, we are committed to realizing the vision outlined in The City of St. Catharines - Strategic Plan 2023 to 2027 . Our goal is to cultivate a city that thrives on safety, innovation, sustainability, and caring, not just for today, but for generations to come. Join our team and be part of a meaningful journey to shape the future of our community, leaving a lasting impact that extends far beyond the present.

About The Role

To perform skilled tasks in the maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment and to perform associated duties.

What You Will Be Doing

These set out the principal functions, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements.)

• Repair and maintain City owned vehicles and equipment (i.e. trucks, loaders, tractors, sweepers, firefighting, ice resurfacing, park maintenance, etc.).
• Perform diagnosis, road test, and safety check vehicles and equipment as required.
• Perform other mechanical duties (i.e. placing, removing, repairing and maintaining vehicle attachments for snow plows, sanders, ice resurfacers, snow blowers, sweepers, etc.) in addition to repair or modify water valves, tools, weld and fabricate, etc.
• Pick up and deliver vehicles when necessary.
• Perform general shop clean-up duties.
• Ensure equipment is safe to operate, securely stored and practice good housekeeping of vehicle and work area.
• Provide excellent customer service; respond to needs of all customers and staff as required.
• Efficiently and accurately complete paperwork (e.g. daily performance logs, time sheets and accident reports).
• Perform other similar and related duties as required.

About You : Qualifications :

Grade 12 diploma or General Educational Development (GED) Certificate.

Current Ontario Government Certificate of Qualification (310S Automotive Service Technician).

Graduation as a 310T Truck and Coach Technician.

DriveOn Certification preferred.

Ozone Depletion Protection (ODP) Certification with air conditioning experience preferred.

Propane and Hydraulics Certification preferred.

Small and Marine engine Certification preferred.

Valid – Standard First Aid / CPR C Certification as recognized through the Workplace Safety Insurance Board (WSIB).

Valid, unrestricted Class “DZ” licence.

Formal training and experience with the Occupational Health and Safety Act in particular as it relates to maintenance and construction activities (e.g. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fall arrest, trench safety).

3 – 5 years of recent automotive repair experience including engine management systems (i.e. demonstrated ability to diagnose and troubleshoot).

Skills :

Effective time management skills and attention to detail with the ability to organize work to meet deadlines, multi-task and work independently in situations with minimal supervision.

Exceptional customer service skills with a strong sense of public service and cooperation, and well developed abilities to deal with the public and citizens’ groups.

Basic computer skills, experience with Microsoft Office Suite an asset.

Other Requirements :

A demonstrated commitment to enhancing a safety culture. Knowledge of City of St. Catharines safety policies preferred.

Proven completion of Ministry of Labour Worker Health and Safety Awareness training.

Demonstrated knowledge of the Ontario Traffic Manual with emphasis on Book 7 preferred. Ability to safely set up traffic control in work zones during roadway or utility construction and maintenance operations.

Ability to meet the physical demands of the job as described in the physical demands analysis (PDA).

Availability to work flexible hours (e.g. working shifts for a 7 day, 24 hour operation, overtime, winter control).

Proof of education will be required upon hire.

What’s in it for you :

Salary & Benefits : Get a competitive salary plus health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage (for eligible positions).

Pension Plan : Enjoy enrollment in the OMERS pension plan with matched contributions for a secure retirement. Learn more at OMERS .

Flexibility : Achieve work-life balance with our hybrid work environment (for eligible positions).

Professional Development : Access training and development funds to support your career growth.

Make Your Mark : Share your ideas, drive change, and leave a lasting impact through modernization efforts.

Great People : Work with a supportive team and a leadership team focused on growth and success.

Other Job Details :

Pay Rate : 36.59

Employee Group : CUPE 150

Department : Municipal Works

Position Type : Temporary (3 months)

Work Mode : In-person

Work Location : Lakestreet Service Centre

Hours of Work : 40 hours per week

Number of Openings : 1

Job ID : 2025-92

Posted Date : April 29, 2025

Additional Information :

To ensure fairness and efficiency in our recruitment process, we kindly request that all applications be submitted through our official portal at www.stcatharines.ca / jobs . Applications received through other channels will not be considered. We also advise applicants to maintain up-to-date contact information and regularly check their spam and junk email folders, as important communications regarding their application may be directed there.

For applicable positions, the recruitment process will be conducted using video conference technology. Please note that for certain roles, in-person interviews may be required.

They City of St. Catharines does not use AI Technology in any part of the recruitment process.

Employment Equity, Inclusivity And Accommodation

Dedicated to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment, the City of St. Catharines is an equal opportunity employer committed to accommodating the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We encourage applicants to inform the Human Resources Division of any accessibility needs to ensure they are accommodated throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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