Req ID: 28378
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Number of Positions: 2
Closing Date: 07/24/2026

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Equipment Training, the Trainer, Transit Equipment is responsible for designing, developing, delivering, and evaluating training programs for all Bus Maintenance staff. This includes coordinating external training providers, supporting compliance with legislation, and coaching technical staff and apprentices.

The role also supports investigations into safety and mechanical issues and helps maintain technical resources. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone passionate about coaching, safety, and continuous improvement in a transit maintenance setting.

Note: This position requires flexibility to work different hours, shifts, and days off, based on training needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Training & Development

• Lead onboarding of new MiWay Transit maintenance staff.
• Design and deliver training courses, orientations, and workshops to ensure compliance and skill development.
• Coach and mentor Coach Technicians, Apprentice CTs, Mechanic Helpers, GSPs, and Supervisors.
• Provide guidance to apprentices preparing for their Certificate of Qualification (CofQ) exam.
• Coordinate with external training providers as needed.
• Track staff training records and ensure documentation meets regulatory standards.

Safety, Compliance & Inspections

• Review staff incidents involving motorized equipment; conduct interviews and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform site inspections and random quality control checks on preventative maintenance and repair work.
• Recommend retraining based on inspection results.
• Investigate mechanical failures; perform root cause analysis and suggest procedural improvements.
• Research technical and safety issues; develop and implement solutions.

Technical Support & Program Oversight

• Evaluate and implement technical service bulletins and procedural changes across the fleet.
• Lead pilot bus modifications, test results, and prepare documentation for full rollout.
• Maintain and update diagnostic laptops and software.
• Support the maintenance of the department's technical publications and preventive maintenance inspection documents.
• Help manage web content and the technical resource library.

Skills and Qualifications

• Completion of secondary school with additional vocational or technical training in adult education or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum four (4) years of experience delivering adult training programs.
• Valid 310T Truck & Coach Technician certification.
• Valid B or CZ license in good standing (or ability to obtain).
• Strong knowledge of:
• Highway Traffic Act and CVOR regulations
• Bus repair methods, tools, and safety practices
• Comfortable working in indoor/outdoor environments with noise, dust, or fumes.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, days off, and travel as needed (passport required).

Preferred Assets

• 310S Automotive Service Technician certification.
• C. Tech or C.E.T. designation.
• Experience developing adult training programs (needs assessments, evaluations, classroom instruction).
• Strong interpersonal, coaching, and presentation skills.

Hourly Rate/Salary: $91,701.00 - $122,268.00
Hours of Work: 40
Work Location: Mississauga Transit
Hybrid Workplace (In-office 100% During Training)
Organization Unit: T&W/Transit Mtnce Process & Procedures
Department/Division/Section: T&W/Transportation&Works Dept , T&W/Mississauga Transit , MT Maintenance
Non-Union/Union: Non Union

The City of Mississauga may use artificial intelligence (AI) technology in sourcing candidates for some positions, however, it is not being used for screening, assessing, or selecting candidates.

We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online.