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Maintenance Automotive Mechanic

The Hamilton Port Authority (HOPA) is seeking an energetic, team-player with exceptional customer service skills to join our Maintenance team in the role of Maintenance Automotive Mechanic.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Reporting to the Manager, Maintenance & Fleet this individual will perform work in the diagnostic, overhaul, adjustment, repair, maintenance, preventative maintenance and winterizing of HOPA vehicles, vessels and equipment.
  • In addition, this individual will perform various tasks relevant to building, ground and marina dockyard maintenance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Although multi-disciplined in nature, the primary function for this position is to perform work in the diagnostic, overhaul, adjustment, repair, maintenance, preventative maintenance and winterizing of HOPA vehicles and equipment.
  • In addition, this position will perform a wide range of routine, preventative, and other scheduled maintenance tasks on a variety of piers, properties, marina related and various types of equipment such as plumbing, mechanical, heating, roads, rail, property, grounds.

    Specific mechanic responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Detect and diagnose operating problems in frames and steering mechanisms, engines, transmissions, brakes, ignition, axles, fuel systems, engine management systems, suspension systems, electrical/electronic systems, emission control systems and air conditioning/refrigeration systems;
  • Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of vehicles, vessels, and equipment systems including fuel, brake, steering and suspension systems; test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer’s specifications
  • Ensure vehicles, vessels, emergency generators and equipment are available for use by inspecting, testing and completing preventive maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, lubrications, tire rotation and changes, wheel balancing, replacing filters, etc.
  • Perform winterizing process on recreational boats, HOPA vessels, vehicles, and equipment

    Specific maintenance responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Plumbing, painting, drywall, welding, carpentry, heavy equipment operation, landscaping, digging, snow removal, boat repairs, and duties related to the haul out and launch process of recreational boats.
  • Promptly respond to, assess, and complete emergency repair requests.
  • Alert Manager to damages and/or other unusual conditions/occurrences on HOPA properties

    Specific general responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Ensure ongoing compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, as well as company policies
  • Promote and support a healthy and safe work environment
  • Document all routine and emergency maintenance and repairs

MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SPECIAL TRAINING REQUIRED

  • 310S or 310T license
  • 5+ years’ experience working with gas and/or diesel and Electric powered
    vehicles/equipment
  • Valid Class “G” Ontario Driver’s License
  • Familiarity with electrical & mechanical systems on pleasure craft vessels

IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE/SPECIAL TRAINING IS CONSIDERED AN ASSET

  • In board/out board engine repair
  • Forklift Operators License/Certificate
  • Plumbing, carpentry & renovation experience
  • Emergency generator repair
  • Pleasure Craft Operators card
  • Ozone depletion CFC certificate

WORKING CONDITIONS
Outdoors; physically demanding, combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching & kneeling; working near/around water; must be able to lift weights up to 22.5 kg (50 lbs)

SALARY RANGE
Starting salary of $68,000-$72,000 commensurate with experience.
HOPA offers a competitive compensation package, including annual bonus program; defined contribution pension plan; health benefits; education support; employee charitable donation matching and more. HOPA offers a hybrid work model, subject to an onboarding period and requirements of the role.

About HOPA:
Recognized as one of Hamilton-Niagara’s Top Employers for 2024, HOPA is a small but mighty team of approximately 65 staff. We are comprised of experts in disciplines ranging from Engineering to Finance, and virtually everything in between. Together we manage Ontario’s largest and most successful port network, and we strive to do our job in a way that protects the environment and enhances our community.

Learn more about us:
https://www.hopaports.ca/about-hopa/people-and-careers/

Everyone is welcome
As part of our commitment to inclusivity, diversity, equity and accessibility, our goal is aworkforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply including individuals with disabilities, those who identify as Black, Indigenous or persons of colour, members of the LGBTQ2S+ community and others. We are happy to honour accommodations at any part of the recruitment process and invite you to let us know how we can help.

We thank all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Renee Bulger, CPA, CGA

Vice President, Finance

Renee assumed the role of Vice President, Finance after having served as Director of Finance since 2023.

Renee joined the Hamilton Port Authority in 2006 as a General Accountant and was promoted to Controller in 2018. She was previously a member of the Board of Directors for the Hamilton Conservation Foundation from 2017 to 2020.

Renee received her Honours Bachelor of Commerce from Laurentian University and is a Chartered Professional Accountant.

Larissa Fenn

Vice President, Corporate Affairs

Larissa Fenn is Vice President, Corporate Affairs at HOPA Ports, leading a team responsible for communications and government relations, sustainability reporting, corporate governance and corporate culture.

Previous positions included communications and public policy roles at the Canadian Bankers Association, Credit Valley Conservation Authority, and the Regional Municipality of Halton.

Larissa holds a B.A.(Hons) in Political Science from Queen’s University. She holds the APR designation from the Canadian Public Relations Society, and completed the Senior Public Sector Leaders program at the University of Western Ontario, Ivey School of Business. Larissa has served as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of the Royal Botanical Gardens, and as a member of the Policy Council of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce.

Bill Fitzgerald

Vice President, Strategic Development

Bill assumed the role of Vice President, Strategic Development in 2024, after having served as HOPA’s Vice President, Operations since 2008.

Bill joined the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority in July 1995 as Project Engineer. He previously worked with the Regional Municipality of Ottawa’s Transportation Department, as well as for the Toronto Transit Commission and the City of Waterloo.

Bill received a Bachelor of Applied Science, civil engineering / water resources, in 1995 from the University of Waterloo and registered with the Professional Engineers of Ontario in 1997.

Jeremy Dunn

Vice President, Operations

Jeremy assumed the role of Vice President, Operations in 2024 after having served as HOPA’s Commercial Vice President since 2019. Prior to joining HOPA, Jeremy served in successive leadership roles at The Miller Group, one of Canada’s leading transportation construction and infrastructure maintenance companies. Jeremy has managed multiple business groups in the heavy construction, asphalt paving and aggregates sectors driving results through business restructuring, service improvement and strategic growth. In his most recent role, Jeremy served as General Manager of Miller Maintenance, responsible for managing and growing Miller’s highway maintenance business in Ontario.

Previous to The Miller Group, Jeremy held the position of Director of Operations for the Dunn Group of Companies.

Jeremy earned his Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) through Queen’s University. He also holds a Master’s Certificate in Project Management.

Janet Knight

Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer for the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority since 2008, Janet joined the HPA in 1998 as Accounting Supervisor and subsequently served as Controller.

Prior to joining the HPA, Janet held the position of Financial Analyst with St. Joseph’s Hospital, as well as various positions, including Marketing Communications/Research Lead with Zeneca Agro. Janet graduated from McMaster University in 1986 with a Bachelor of Commerce. She attained the professional designation of Certified Management Accountant in 1992.

Ian Hamilton

President & CEO

Ian Hamilton is President & CEO of HOPA Ports (Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority). He assumed this role in 2017, after serving as the Port Authority’s Vice President of Business Development and Real Estate since 2008. Ian has been instrumental in developing working waterfronts in Hamilton, Oshawa, and Niagara by attracting new business and private investment, and creating an integrated marine network across Southern Ontario.

Ian possesses more than 25 years of experience in international transportation and logistics in Europe and North America, and has held progressively senior positions in the liner shipping industry, including Transatlantic Trade Director (Europe) for CP Ships and Business Development Manager for Hapag-Lloyd. Ian is Chairperson of the Association of Canadian Port Authorities, and holds positions on various other boards, including: the Chamber of Marine Commerce, the Hamilton Club, and Brigs Youth Sail Training.

Ian holds an MBA from Aston University (UK) and a BSc in business administration and economics from the College of Charleston, South Carolina.