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POSITION:            Mechanical Operations Support Manager 

DEPARTMENT:     Rail Mechanical

LOCATION:           Cochrane

REFERENCE:        300-184-25

SALARY:                $95,212 - $112,008

WHO WE ARE:

Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) is an Agency of the Province of Ontario that provides efficient and vital transportation services.  We are a modern, forward-thinking organization focused on providing safe and reliable transportation services. ONTC has a rich history of over 120 years and strong connections to the communities we serve. With over 900 skilled professionals, we work together to enhance transportation services and ensure that they are sustainable for future generations.  We offer a dynamic workplace culture, along with a competitive salary, excellent benefit package, a defined benefit pension plan, paid vacation, paid personal leave days and discounted transportation on our bus and passenger rail services. 

ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT:

The Mechanical Operations Support Manager is responsible for providing operational and administrative support to the Rail Mechanical Department in Cochrane. The incumbent of this position will be the lead for the department on a regional basis for the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) journey.

MAJOR DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures staffing and scheduling needs are met in order to maintain operational requirements 

• Orders supplies as needed to ensure work requirements within the department are met

• Assists with administration of the collective agreements including administering investigation, discipline and grievance process

• Manages the maintenance schedules for locomotives and coaches, ensuring completion is in accordance with AAR, Transport Canada and manufacturers recommended maintenance schedules

• Administers the attendance support program for the department 

• Assists the Equipment Supervisors with the completion of all operational reporting requirements such as: locomotive availability reports, locomotive status reports, passing car reports, bad order car reports, attendance, Intelex, BMO, Kronos, Self-Serve, Geotab GPS

• Acts as the management representative for the Apprenticeship Committee, assisting with selection of new apprentices, monitoring progress, ensuring all requirements for certification are met in compliance with the Ontario College of Trades

• Lead for the EAM implementation for Cochrane and outlying points

• Collaborate and assist the Superintendent, Equipment Maintenance with the planning, execution and control of EAM and all key functions

• Focus on value of EAM in Inventory Management, Material Management, Maintenance Management, Failure Management and Service Management and provide appropriate supporting documentation and information

• Acts as management representative for the Workplace Health & Safety Committee 

• Ensures all PPE is provided and employees are trained for the proper use and wearing as required

• Assists Equipment Supervisors with safety talks and ensures all employees have applicable safety training

• Ensure Intelex observations are completed and entered into Intelex and appropriate discipline and/or corrective action is completed

• Responsible for the mechanical building maintenance for Cochrane, Hearst, Moosonee, Englehart and Rouyn, including obtaining needs and repair/replacement quotes from contractors and suppliers

• Encourages production improvements including ensuring compliance with job task Standard Operating Procedures, and developing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for all maintenance tasks

REQUIREMENTS:

• Secondary School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent 

• Trades Certificate in related field (Mechanical, Electrical or Railway Car Technician)

• Training and/or equivalent experience in HR Practices, Labour Relations, and Payroll

• Supervisory experience would be considered an asset

• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills

• Computer knowledge and skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

• Knowledge of all railway mechanical equipment would be considered an asset

• Experience working in a unionized environment would be considered an asset

• Excellent planning and organizational skills

• Good communication skills

• Occasional travel required to ONTC offices

• Committed to company health & safety

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: The successful candidate will need to pass the following clearances: criminal record check, employment references and education verification.

CLOSING DATE: February 3, 2025, no later than 11:59 p.m. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Qualified individuals are invited to apply in writing with a current covering letter and resume (provided in one document), stating reference name and number. Visit our career website to apply: https://www.ontarionorthland.ca/en/careers

At Ontario Northland, we are committed to employment equity.  We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Ontario Northland and invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+.

Ontario Northland will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

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