Vacancy Status: This posting is not for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications. (New Head Count)

Job Description
This posting is not for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications. (New Head Count)

AI Disclosure
As part of the application process, Artificial Intelligence will be used in the hiring process for this role.

Work Arrangement
This role is categorized as Onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Oshawa Assembly Plant five times per week at minimum, or other frequency dictated by the business.

About GM
At General Motors we pride ourselves on designing, building and selling the world's best vehicles. We are seeking a new generation of visionaries to help launch bold engineering and business initiatives, and shape new directions for General Motors. As a co‑op student through our EXCEL (Exploring Careers through Experiential Learning) Program, you will gain hands‑on career specific experiences to maximize your real‑world potential.

The Role
As the Maintenance Group Leader, you are responsible for operations, maintenance, and repair of plant equipment! You may lead all aspects of a medium size group of employees in a skilled area of work which requires making decisions based on established procedure. Also, work is of a technical nature using independent judgement within the limits of the Global Manufacturing System (GMS); focusing on Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE)! Several departments currently have openings for a Maintenance Group Leader, including General Assembly, Body and Paint.

Key Responsibilities

You will conduct appropriate checks and tests, and communicate evaluation of results

Recommendations for solutions to problems

Responsible for preventative maintenance, and diagnosis of equipment malfunctions

Meets schedule and quality requirements

Aligns with the terms of local and national labour agreements

Implements divisional and corporate policies, and safety and good housekeeping practices

Maintain frequent contact and collaboration with others outside of the work group

Responsible for the effective use of personnel, material, and equipment

Establishes a course of action to accomplish completion of the job and/or project, and the knowledge and ability to implement GMS principles

Additional Responsibilities

Develop a proactive safety culture by engaging team members and peers in our safety processes





Understood and effective use of GMS

Complete safety incident investigations, and develop permanent corrective action

Provide Leadership to Skilled Trades, and provide supervision and direction to contractors when required

Manage Equipment issues and Equipment Breakdowns, and develop permanent corrective action

Develop improvements to standard tasks using SOP’s, STS’s, Maximo, and Task Instruction Sheets

Lead/Participate in continuous improvement events

Actively support Departmental meetings (Safety, TIP, Quality, etc)

Support Production department in organizational change events

Handle staffing levels for your Group

Create new PMs, Maintenance PM process and PM scrubbing

New employee orientation

Required Qualifications

Pursuit of a Bachelor's Degree in one of the following areas, Engineering (Computer, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Automotive Engineering, Chemical, Software Engineering, or equivalent) or Computer Science

Eligible to work full‑time (40 hours per week) in Canada and for 8, 12, or 16 month term (consecutive semesters) starting January 2027

Willing to work in a plant environment and flexible hours (shift work, weekends, and overtime) to meet business needs

Preferred Qualifications

Prior manufacturing experience, knowledge of production environments, and in automotive industry are considered assets

Previous supervisory, or team leading experience

Desired Skills

Outstanding leadership, interpersonal, and relationship management skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill complex subjects to a wider audience

High level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, takes initiative/self-directed

Evidence of strong character with integrity, honesty, accountability and trust

Consistently demonstrates cutting-edge thinking that is customer‑centric

Excellent project management skills and the proven ability to manage numerous projects at any given

Possess strong organizational,



problem‑solving, and analytical skills

Fundamental digital literacy including understanding of MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint

The salary range for this role is $4264- $4784 CAD. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

THIS JOB IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RELOCATIONS BENEFITS. ANY RELOCATION COSTS WOULD BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SELECTED CANDIDATE.

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE

NOTE - YOU MUST BE ENROLLED IN A CO-OP PROGRAM AND MEET THE PROGRAM’S ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. ALL STUDENTS MUST ALSO BE LEGALLY ENTITLED TO WORK IN CANADA.

Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. Should you be contacted by General Motors of Canada Company, please advise if you require accommodation.

For more information about GM Canada, visit our website at www.gm.ca/careers

General Motors of Canada values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us
We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

To learn more, visit How we Hire.

Accommodations
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📌 2027 Winter Co-op - Maintenance Group Leader GA (Ontario)
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