Technologist, Transit Fleet Vehicles

City of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Ottawa is seeking a Technical Support professional to provide engineering and technical support for transit vehicle maintenance. This role involves planning, managing, and implementing maintenance activities, ensuring safe and efficient transit services. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in Engineering Technology and experience in vehicle engineering, with strong project management skills and knowledge of CAD software.

Qualifications

• Completion of a 3-year diploma in Engineering Technology, preferably in Mechanical, Electrical or Electronics.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in vehicle and equipment engineering.
• Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) or Certified Technician (C.Tech.) with OACETT is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and expertise to Transit Fleet Maintenance sections.
• Prepare transit vehicle specifications and documentation for bus acquisition.
• Oversee bus quality assurance inspection contracts and implement Fleet Services Branch studies.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Analysis

Communication

Education

3 year community college diploma in Engineering Technology

Tools

CAD software

OnShape

AutoCAD

Micro-station

SAP

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Requisition ID: 17832
Department: Transit Services Dept.
Service: Transit Engineering Services
Branch:Technical Support Branch
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Permanent-
Work Hours: 40.00hours per week
Affiliation: CUPE 5500
Salary Information: $38.935- $42.888per hour (2025 rates of pay)
Location: Transit Service, 1500 St.Laurent
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Transit Services - OC Transpo
Application Close:05/06/2025

JOB SUMMARY

The Technical Support branch provides safe, reliable, efficient, timely and cost-effective transit vehicle maintenance services to support federally regulated transit services within the City. The work involves planning, developing, managing, implementing, coordinating and monitoring transit vehicle maintenance activities; materials management and warranty activities; and engineering and technical support activities for vehicle maintenance, including reliability and quality process analysis.

You provide technical support and expertise to Transit Fleet Maintenance sections, develop technical solutions and vehicle design upgrades, supply designs, drawings and computer aided drafting (CAD) services for engineering changes to transit vehicles, and to a lesser extent, municipal vehicles, including bus procurement or bus rebuild/refurbishment programs, or the purchase/modification of Transit Fleet vehicles.

You prepare transit vehicles specifications and other required transit bus acquisition documentation.You provide design and engineering assistance/support for projects, varying in size, scope and complexity, that relate to new approaches required for Fleet Maintenance (tooling, equipment, training and specifications). You oversee bus quality assurance inspection contracts, implement a variety of Fleet Services Branch studies and special projects, write technical documents/reports, and perform other related duties. You liaise with vehicle manufacturers, vehicle upfitters, parts & equipment suppliers, repair shops and refurbishing companies.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 3 year community college diploma in Engineering Technology, preferably in Mechanical, Electrical or Electronics fields.

Minimum of 3 years of experience in vehicle and equipment engineering, drafting and design work ideally acquired in a work location that manages fleet vehicle maintenance, or vehicle production, such as working for a large manufacturer of cars, buses or trucks. Experience should include both design work and project management.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) or Certified Technician (C.Tech.) with OACETT is desirable

KNOWLEDGE

• Understanding of fleet business relationships, including the areas of bus/parts acquisitions and bus/component modification
• Federal/Provincial requirements relating to vehicle production/modifications
• Knowledge of the automotive industry, standards, (HTA, CSA, CVMSS, SAE, ATSM) specifications and report writing
• Knowledge of all bus models in use in the Transit fleet
• In-depth technical knowledge of the design, fabrication and quality control of vehicles and vehicle parts, components and systems including vehicle subsystems, vehicle modifications, and trials/evaluations
• Strong knowledge of drafting and CAD software tools such asOnShape AutoCAD or Micro-station and SAP
• Conceptual understanding of the principles of Engineering change management and configuration change management
• Knowledge of automotive procurement strategies and processes
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.
  

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Work independently, with minimal direction, and collaboratively with peers and managers as part of a team, across multiple work locations and branches, and with representatives outside the City
• Analyze technical issues and develop designs and recommendations
• Prepare comprehensive drawings, specifications, reports
• Possess project management skills
• Possess solid organizational skills to deal effectively with multiple demands and conflicting priorities
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all levels of staff, manufacturer’s representatives/vendors
• Able to oversee projects and manage and evaluate external contractors/consultants
• Able to learn and implement new technology
• Able to lead/mentor co-op students
• Dependable, with a work record of good attendance and job performance
• Possess well-developed organizational analytical and problem solving skills and initiative in order to meet deadlines
• Highly motivated, with excellent judgement and logical thinking and reasoning skills
• Flexible and adaptable to manage changing priorities/requirements

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.
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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 [e-mail] .