Execution Support EAM

POSITION:                 Execution Support EAM
REPORTS TO:           Supervisor, Maintenance Planning 
DEPARTMENT:          Rail Mechanical
LOCATION:                Cochrane
REFERENCE:            300-130B-26
SALARY:                    $69,706 - $82,004

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 1100 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 Execution Support will provide hands-on assistance, ensuring the smooth execution of maintenance activities, scheduled work and addressing any issues that arise through the effective use of the Hexagon EAM system. This position plays a key role in coordinating work orders, scheduling tasks, maintaining accurate data, and supporting front-line teams to keep operations running efficiently.

MAJOR DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor and update work orders that are scheduled and assigned during the current work week and provide timely progress updates.
• Facilitate daily team meetings to align priorities, discuss progress, and address challenges.
• Support the Supervisor in resolving issues that arise during execution, enabling timely and effective solutions to keep work on schedule.
• Coordinate and assign daily work activities based on the Supervisor’s prioritization of work orders and available resources.
• Assist in scheduling and allocating technicians or contractors, ensuring tasks are properly executed and reassigned when required.
• Maintain adherence to work execution management principles and established procedures.
• Collaborate with operators and managers to identify equipment needs and maintenance priorities.
• Provide on-the-job training and guidance to unionized staff on work execution processes and EAM system usage.
• Assist Supervisor in maintaining work history, technical and vendor files. 
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, including any deviation from the original plan, and ensure that all documentation is complete and up to date
• Effectively & efficiently use the EAM system to track all assets and maintenance activities 
• Assist in scheduling and allocating the appropriate personnel, tools, and equipment required for each job, ensuring optimal use of resources during the current work week 
• Reschedule/reprioritize work based on emergent needs 
• Resolve day-to-day execution issues such as resource conflicts, incomplete work orders, or material shortages
• Collaborate with employees to identify bottlenecks and recommend process improvements to streamline work execution
• Communicate effectively with end users to ensure alignment on priorities and status updates
• Monitor and recommend changes to inventory levels of spare parts and materials, liaising with the supply chain to ensure availability and timely delivery of required items 
• Responsible for material handling to ensure parts are available and delivered to the end users.
• Assist in identification and requisitions of non-inventory parts 
• Ensure parts are accurately reflected on work orders

REQUIREMENTS:

• College Diploma in Engineering, Business Administration, Information Technology or a related field
• Certificate of Qualification in a relevant trade (e.g. Machinist, Mechanic, Electrician, Pipefitter, Painter or Metal Fabricator) is preferred.
• 1-2 years’ experience in asset management maintenance including monitoring and assessing asset related performance and presenting corrective remedies and plans 
• Experience with asset management software or work order management system like SAP PM, IBM Maximo, AS400 INFOR or HxGN EAM preferred.
• Strong understanding of asset management principles and maintenance operations.
• Experience in work order scheduling and resource allocation is preferred.
• Awareness of regulatory requirements and safety protocols in maintenance operations
• Ability to analyze maintenance data and prepare reports that support operational efficiency.
• Experience with predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365
• Valid G driver’s license with ability to travel up to 25%.
• Excellent coordination & planning skills with the ability to adapt to shifting priorities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Commitment to Health & Safety.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: The successful candidate will need to pass the following clearances: criminal record check, employment references and education verification.

CLOSING DATE: November 16, 2025, no later than 11:59 p.m. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Qualified individuals are invited to apply in writing with a current cover letter and resume (provided in one document), stating reference name and number. Visit our career website to apply: https://www.ontarionorthland.ca/en/careers

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.
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