Job Description
Job Description
Section: Transit Operations
Division: Transit Services
Department: Planning and Growth
Initial Reporting Location: 1160 Lorne Street
Job Status: Permanent position
Union Affiliation: CUPE 4705 Outside Unit
Hours of Work: 80 hours bi-weekly
Shift Work Required: No
Rate of Pay: $38.57 per hour (effective April 1, 2026, rate of pay will increase to $39.73 per hour)
Tool Allowance: $582.64 per year (paid July 1 each year)
Work Boots Subsidy: $ paid April 1 each year)
Driver's Medical Examination reimbursement: $140.00 when renewing licence, as required
Benefits/Extras for permanent full-time employees include:
- Comprehensive benefits package (100% employer paid)
- OMERS Pension Plan
- Life Insurance
- Wellness Initiatives
- Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Supervisor of Transit Assets and Services, the Auto Body Repairer is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and refinishing transit vehicles to ensure safe, reliable fleet operations. This role involves body repair, painting, inspection, and maintenance of vehicle components and related equipment in a safety-focused environment.
What You'll Do
- Inspect vehicles and estimate repair costs.
- Repair and refinish damaged vehicle bodies and components, including painting.
- Disassemble and reassemble vehicle components as required for repairs.
- Complete work orders using a computerized Fleet Management System.
- Maintain accurate repair records and parts inventory.
- Service electronic fareboxes and associated equipment, as required.
- Follow all safety policies and applicable legislation.
- Perform other related duties as required.
What You'll Bring
- Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12).
- Valid Ontario Auto Body Repair and Collision Repairer Technician Licence (310B).
- Minimum two (2) years of body shop repair and painting experience.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Knowledge of WHMIS, automotive electrical systems, and repair manuals.
- Basic computer skills in a Windows environment.
- Valid Class G driver's licence with acceptable driving record; ability to obtain Class DZ licence.
- Strong communication skills and commitment to safety.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are required.
How To Apply
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We must receive your resume before 11:59 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026. For those providing a French language resume, please also include an English version.
- Follow the step by step application process.
- Ensure you attached a cover letter and resume. Acceptable file types are:
- .doc
- .docx
- .txt
- .rtf
- Upon submission of your application, you will get a confirmation on the screen that your application has been successfully submitted. You will also receive an e-mail confirmation to the e-mail address on your profile.
All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, and you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process you must advise the Hiring Manager.
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