Maintenance Coordinator

NOTE: Effective April 1, 2024, the salary range for this position is $66,904.00 - 92,589.00 per year.

Are you a skilled professional with a knack for managing maintenance operations and a passion for ensuring smooth facility operations? The Ministry of the Solicitor General is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Coordinator to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and functionality of our facilities.

As a Maintenance Coordinator, you will be responsible for overseeing the scheduling and coordination of maintenance activities within our facility. You will work closely with a team of skilled tradespeople, including plumbers, electricians, maintenance mechanics, and groundskeepers, to ensure that all maintenance tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.

Please note: This is a frontline essential position requiring your physical presence in the office. You must be onsite five days a week and be available for on-call duties.

About us:

The Correctional Services Division of the Ministry of the Solicitor General is responsible for maintaining and operating provincial correctional institutions for adult offenders, 18 years and over, who are serving a sentence of up to two years less a day or who are awaiting criminal proceedings. This ministry is also responsible for the community supervision of persons on probation, conditional sentences and provincial parole.

Why join us?
• Impactful Work: Contribute to the smooth operation of essential facilities that support public safety and services.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with a dedicated team of professionals who are committed to excellence.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and development in a dynamic work environment.

Leadership in the Ontario Public Service

A leadership career in the Ontario Public Service offers meaningful opportunities to lead impactful projects, collaborate with diverse teams, and shape policies, programs and services that positively influence the lives of millions of Ontarians, all within a supportive and inclusive work environment. Our leaders enjoy comprehensive benefit plans, a robust pension program, and challenging and rewarding work that will keep you motivated and fulfilled.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is an innovative, responsive and accountable public service that works hard to be diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable. Diversifying leadership is a top priority for the OPS. Our goal is to achieve parity with the Ontario labour force by 2025 for the most under-represented groups (Indigenous, racialized and persons with disabilities) on our leadership teams.

The OPS invites all interested individuals to apply. As an organization that promotes equity and diversity, the OPS encourages applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized individuals, and persons with disabilities.

The OPS is an accessible employer and we offer accommodation in all aspects of employment, including the recruitment process.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy, the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint, and the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan to learn more about the OPS commitment to advancing racial equity, accessibility, diversity and inclusion in the public service.

What can I expect to do in this role?

Create the Work Environment

In the Ontario Public Service, we hold our leaders to the highest standards, expecting them to embody authenticity, accountability, and courage in every action and decision. It will be your responsibility to create a work environment and team culture that ignites innovation, nurtures collaboration and champions inclusivity by creating a diverse, anti-racist and accessible workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment. By aligning your choices with these values, you will create a vibrant work environment where every individual can thrive.

Deliver on Business Goals and Priorities

Your leadership will be crucial in guiding the team towards the achievement of their business goals. It will be your responsibility to inspire and motivate your team to deliver their best performance and align the team's daily actions with the strategic vision of the ministry.

You will contribute to the achievement of team goals by:

• Scheduling and coordinating maintenance activities for the facility.
• Collaborating with external stakeholders to manage maintenance projects.
• Handling managerial tasks such as addressing grievances and overseeing recruitment.
• Ensuring the maintenance team operates efficiently and meets all safety and operational standards.
• Providing on-call support as required.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• You must have a valid class 'G' driver's license or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario.

Leadership Skills:

• Experience in providing strategic direction, guidance, and coaching to staff or project teams.
• Ability to foster a high-performance, learning-focused environment that promotes growth and continuous improvement.
• Experience engaging team members in a positive, inclusive work environment that encourages innovation and creativity.
• Proven ability to develop and implement practical solutions to unique and complex issues.
• Demonstrated skills in managing financial budgets and human resources, including handling labour relations issues.

Technical Knowledge:

• Knowledge of contract management procedures, reporting, documentation, and ability to prepare cost estimates.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting plans, understanding project management principles, and managing multiple maintenance projects.
• Understanding of human resources practices, policies, collective agreements, and familiarity with government financial and administrative procedures.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) regulations, safety standards, and construction/renovation requirements, including blueprint reading.
• Technical knowledge of trades work (plumbing, electrical, general maintenance) and ability to ensure timely project completion.

Communication and Stakeholder Management

• Strong communication skills to effectively present information in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to plan and lead activities within established timeframes.
• Supervisory skills to manage staff and stakeholders in high-pressure situations to resolve problems.