Posting Date:   August 11, 2026
Closing Date: September 11, 2026
Department: Timmins Transit
Hours per Week: 40 hours per week
Benefits Entitlement: Yes
Pension Entitlement: Yes - Employer Matched Contributions
Existing Position: Yes
NOC: 74210
Salary:   $39.61/hour (2026)
Union:   CUPE Local 1544

Interviews are tentatively scheduled for September 23, 2026. Further details (including time and location) will be provided to candidates selected for interviews.

Position Summary

Timmins Transit’s mission is “To excel in the provision of a safe, reliable, efficient and customer service focused public transportation system”. As a Transit Mechanic, you play a key role in providing this service. Under the supervision of the Transit Mechanical Supervisor, you will work with a team of proud trade persons to maintain municipally owned transit buses and vehicles.

Duties

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on the conventional and para-transit fleet
• Ability to perform semi-annual safety inspections
• Ability to perform electrical and multiplexing diagnosis and repairs
• Ability to perform engine, transmission diagnosis and repairs
• Ability to perform steering and suspension system diagnosis and repairs
• Ability to perform pneumatic system diagnosis and repairs
• Maintain shop tools and equipment for safe use
• Work in a clean and safe manner following corporate and departmental policies and procedures
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as independently
• Required to participate and support the City of Timmins Continuous Improvement Program in order to help foster a culture of operational excellence
• Ability to perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Ontario 310T Truck and Coach Technician certificate required
• Ontario 310S Automotive Service Technician certificate preferred
• Applicants must possess a valid Ontario Driver’s Licence
• Minimum 3-5 years related experience
• Should have mechanical knowledge of buses and/or coaches
• Ability to rebuild components such as engines, transmissions and overhauling of equipment
• Must have knowledge of hydraulics and diagnostic ability
• Basic computer skills with the ability to work with a computerized maintenance management system and electronic diagnostic equipment
• Knowledge of repairs of HVAC systems an asset

How to Apply

Please submit your application to the Human Resources Department by 4:00 pm on the closing date of September 11, 2026

Via Email:    human_resources@timmins.ca

The City of Timmins is committed to providing a safe and supportive workplace where diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of how we conduct business. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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