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POSITION: Engineering Specialist REPORTS TO: Senior Manager, Engineering and Quality Assurance DEPARTMENT: Remanufacturing and Repair Centre (RRC) LOCATION: North Bay REFERENCE: 390-134-27 SALARY: $91,572 - $107,718 WHO WE ARE: Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) is an Agency of the Province of Ontario that provides efficient and vital transportation services.

We are a modern, forward-thinking organization focused on providing safe and reliable transportation services.

ONTC has a rich history of over 120 years and strong connections to the communities we serve.

With over 1200 skilled professionals, we work together to enhance transportation services and ensure that they are sustainable for future generations.

• We offer a dynamic workplace culture, along with a competitive salary, excellent benefit package, a defined benefit pension plan, paid vacation, paid personal leave days and discounted transportation on our bus and passenger rail services. ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT: The Engineering Specialist is responsible for the development and maintenance of engineering data related to refurbishment projects, supporting Customer Scope of Work and general requirements.

MAJOR DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES: Researches engineering and manufacturing requirements to develop technical instructions for part removal, reconditioning, assembly, and installation in alignment with customer scope of work.

Reviews Management Change Notices (MCNs) for risks to form, fit, function, cost, or schedule; approves, reworks, or rejects as needed.

Evaluates exceptions to specifications for materials and parts.

Consults with Subject Matter Experts to ensure documentation aligns with best practices.

Collaborates with Quality Assurance to develop Inspection and Test Procedures, write instructions, and implement corrective actions.

Creates and updates Engineering Change Notices to reflect Scope of Work revisions and Production Station references.

Revises Engineering, Production, and QA documentation based on Engineering Change Notices.

Updates AutoCAD drawings as required.

Provides Bills of Material (BOM) to Procurement for installation, assembly, and sub-assembly designs.

Manages multiple projects and priorities effectively.

Supports continuous improvement initiatives.

Liaises with customer counterparts regarding drawings, technical instructions, and assembly installations.

Supports and evaluates warranty requirements.

Assists in bid proposal preparation.

Delivers BOM lists to Procurement aligned with developed work procedures.

Provides direction for dismantling and prototyping while developing initial documentation for project start-ups.

Collaborates with Planning and Scheduling to estimate trade hour requirements and recommend task sequencing.

Offers technological guidance for company-supported software and programs.

Upholds company health and safety policies and leads monthly Engineering department discussions on safety topics.

REQUIREMENTS: Engineering Technician College Diploma Certified Technician, Certified Engineering Technologist and/or Professional Engineer is preferred 3–5 years of relevant engineering experience, including: Manufacturing or remanufacturing industries Mechanical drafting and AutoCAD Writing technical documentation for manufacturing methods and procedures Project management Advanced blueprint reading and work sequencing Knowledge of metal and wood working tools, metallurgy, and industry hardware Certificate of Qualification as Electrician (309A or 442A) and 5 years of relevant railway experience will be considered for those who do not meet the educational requirements Experience with process development and lean manufacturing (asset) Ability to communicate and direct workers in a unionized environment Customer service and technical support experience Mechanical and electrical aptitude with foundational welding knowledge Ability to train employees in drawings, tools, and jigs Familiarity with a railway shop environment and knowledge of railway rolling stock, particularly the remanufacturing of passenger rail coaches is preferred Familiarity with ISO 9001 is considered an asset Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Proficient in SolidWorks, Adobe, SharePoint, and ERP/EAM systems including AS400 Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills Self-directed, organized, and able to manage priorities independently Effective communicator with strong interpersonal and written skills Commitment to health and safety APPLICATION PROCESS: The successful candidate will need to pass the following clearances: criminal record check, employment references and education verification.

CLOSING DATE: September 27, 2026, no later than 11:59 p.m.

Qualified individuals are invited to apply in writing with a current covering letter and resume (provided in one document), stating reference name and number.

• Visit our career website to apply: https://www.ontarionorthland.ca/en/careers We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

If it is determined that any information provided in the application or during the recruitment process is false, misleading, or incomplete, Ontario Northland may discontinue your candidacy from further consideration.

At Ontario Northland, we are committed to employment equity.

• We value the unique skills and experience each person brings to Ontario Northland and invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+.

Ontario Northland will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.

If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

ONTC does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to make or inform hiring decisions.

We do use an external applicant tracking system (ATS) to help manage applications efficiently.

While the ATS may apply basic automated filters or sorting functions, all applications are reviewed and evaluated by human recruiters.

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