Mechanic, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

The incumbent is responsible for the repair and preventative maintenance of all types of equipment & vehicles including but not limited to the following: loaders, graders, backhoes, tandem and single axle trucks, tractors, riding lawnmowers, whipper snippers, push lawnmowers, chain saws and a variety of other equipment and vehicles within the Town of Fort Frances organization.

• The incumbent must provide all the required tools for his own use to carry out duties required. The Town will supply only specialty tools and large wrenches and sockets for special work.
• The incumbent will be required to weld when necessary.
• Responsible for the repair and preventative maintenance of all types of equipment & vehicles including but not limited to the following: loaders, graders, backhoes, tandem and single axle trucks, tractors, riding lawnmowers, whipper snippers, push lawnmowers, chain saws and a variety of other equipment and vehicles within the Town of Fort Frances organization.
• Perform circle check inspections prior to regular working hours (7:30 am to 4:00 pm) on a rotational basis on all equipment and vehicles utilized by the Public Works and Parks Departments of the Operations & Facilities Division.
• Maintain, coordinate, and organize stores for Parks mechanical operations.
• May be required to provide input on procurement of new vehicles and equipment.
• Conduct M.T.O. required annual safety inspections for Parks.

• Grade 12 Diploma (or General Education Diploma–G.E.D.) or a combination of relevant education and work experience.
• 3 - 5 years work experience.
• Current certificate of qualification, under the Trades Qualification and Apprenticeship Act as an Automotive Technician and / or Truck and Coach Technician.
• Must be willing to undertake Apprenticeship training for a Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanic.
• Valid class “G” driver licence in good standing.

Employment is conditional upon a satisfactory Criminal Background Check.

The incumbent is required to work a 40-hour work week as per Mechanic Schedule in the Collective Agreement. The incumbent spends the majority of the working day indoors unless equipment breaks down on the job site and then incumbent is required to work outdoors.

Exposure to work related hazards is frequent for short periods of time.

The Town of Fort Frances is committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process, as well as for our staff. This service is available upon request by contacting Human Resources at  or  ext. 1220.

Human Resources will work with any applicants who request accommodations to ensure that arrangements are in place to meet their needs.

We ensure that all new hires are advised of our policies for accommodating employees with disabilities, and we are more than happy to provide accommodations to our new staff.