Maintenance Coordinator

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Apply By: Monday, November 23, 2026 11:59 pm EST

Maintenance Coordinator

Job ID:

251545

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Transportation

Division:

Operations Division

City:

Chatham, London

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Permanent, 2 Temporary up to 12 months with the possibility of extension

Job code:

4A011 - Technical04

Salary:

$75,185.00 - $105,116.00 Per year

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Accessibility support

Bring your technical expertise in road maintenance and strong planning and contract management skills to the Ministry of Transportation. Here your work will make a significant contribution to ensure the safety and quality of Ontario's transportation infrastructure.

Please note this competition is for three positions:

• One permanent position located at 870 Richmond Street West in Chatham;
• One temporary 12-month assignment/contract also located at 870 Richmond Street West in Chatham; and
• One temporary 12-month assignment/contract located at 659 Exeter Road in London.

About the job

In this role, you will:
• administer area maintenance contracts related to maintenance and repair of transportation related facilities, ensuring work is completed to contract documents and specifications
• monitor the contractors' delivery of maintenance and repair operations
• ensure contractors maintain work records
• monitor financial forecasts and expenditures
• provide analytical support to ensure effective delivery and value for money

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• The positions require the successful candidates to have a valid class G driver's licence or equivalent. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver's licence upon being hired.

Road Maintenance and Construction Knowledge

• understanding of road maintenance, inspection and repair in summer and winter conditions
• practical knowledge of road construction, practices, equipment and materials

Legislative and Contract Management Knowledge

• thorough knowledge and skills in contract administration
• ability to interpret and apply various acts and regulations such as the Highway Traffic Act and the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act

Supervisory and Planning Skills

• proven ability to plan and lead activities within established timeframes
• ability to manage stakeholders in high pressure situations

Communication, Negotiation and Computer Skills

• demonstrated negotiation, oral and written communication skills to deal effectively with contractors and the public
• working knowledge computers and various software applications such as word-processing, spreadsheets, databases and e-mail

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:

Monday, November 23, 2026 11:59 pm EST

Position details:

• 1 English Permanent - Full Time, 870 Richmond St, Chatham, West Region
• 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 870 Richmond St, Chatham, West Region
• 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 659 Exeter Rd, London, West Region

Compensation group:

Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Maintenance and Trades

Posted on:

Friday, November 6, 2026

Note:

• The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures, including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
• T-MT-251545/26(3)

How to apply:

1. You must apply online.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
6. 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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