Apply By: Thursday, August 28, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Marine Repair Supervisor

Job ID:

233058

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Transportation

Division:

Operations Division, Transportation User Services Branch

City:

Kingston

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Permanent

Job code:

95603 - Eng & Surv Support (B/U) TEN15

Salary:

$1,245.24 - $1,562.33 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Are you interested in directing, coordinating and supervising the maintenance and repair of all marine vessels, terminals/facilities and mechanical equipment for the reginal marine service? Do you have exceptional analytical, problem-solving skills and supervisory skills? Do you want to play a key role maintaining the safety of our transportation network and the essential supply chain of goods and services across the province? If this sounds like you, consider this amazing opportunity with the Ministry of Transportation.

About the job

Working under the supervision of the Manager, your role will include:

• Directing, coordinating and supervising the maintenance and repair of all marine vessels, terminals/facilities and mechanical equipment for the regional marine service;
• Interpreting and applying policy, procedures, standards and objectives;
• Preparing and recommending cost estimates;
• Monitoring expenditures against budgets and justifying additional funding;
• Ensuring work by contractors/shipyards is complete and acceptable to Transport Canada specifications;
• Ensuring all work is done safely and in accordance with Health & Safety Regulations, Canada Shipping Act and associated regulations;
• Providing technical direction and leadership to ferry repair crew members; and
• Representing the Ministry in providing information to the general public, local and government authorities and contractors.

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• The position requires the successful candidate to have a valid class DZ driver's license is required to operate and maintain Class D trucks with hydraulic features. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid class DZ driver's licence upon being hired.

Technical and Legislation Knowledge

You have knowledge of:

• construction and maintenance methods and procedures to effectively assess need for and supervise the construction, maintenance and repair of ferries, ferry terminal docks, terminal facilities and de-icing systems
• shipyard repair practices and procedures
• the welding and carpentry trades as well as the operation of various construction tools and equipment to conduct and supervise repair operations
• administrative and financial processes and procedures to prepare budget estimates, provide expenditure and cost analyses, administer the process for external service providers and provide general administrative services to staff and management
• a variety of regulations and policies regarding safe working conditions and practices (e.g. Occupational Health and Safety Act, HTA, Environmental Protection Act, Transport Canada regulations, Canada Shipping Act, Ministry Standing Orders for Ferry Operation)

Interpersonal and Communication Skills

• You are able to deal effectively with internal/external staff and officials
• You are able to provide advice and prepare reports/ recommendations for new equipment and procedures

Leadership and Administrative Skills

• You are able to effectively direct staff, shipyards and contractors in construction, repair and maintenance activities
• You can determine work priorities and appropriate action to deal with emergency repairs

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

• You are able to interpret and apply blueprints, plans and specifications, assess need for equipment repair or replacement, evaluate new equipment and technology and provide input to operational policy and procedures

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

Additional information:

Apply by:

Thursday, August 28, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

• 1 English Permanent, 1355 John Counter Blvd, Kingston, East Region

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 4

Category:

Maintenance and Trades

Posted on:

Thursday, August 14, 2025

Note:

• T-MT-233058/25

How to apply:

• You must apply online.

• Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.

• Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

• Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.

• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

• If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

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