Director, Maintenance Full-time Job

The Director of Maintenance is responsible for the overall performance of the maintenance facilities within Canada to ensure adequate care of all company owned wheeled assets.  

How You’ll Help 

• Oversee maintenance IT systems and solve technical issues with the corresponding departments. 

• Manage and oversee physical inventory counts in shops semi annually.  

• Engage with, lead, and coach maintenance managers with regular meetings, both in-person and virtual. 

• Maintain strong relationships with parts, service, and OEM vendors and manufacturers.   

• Ensure all preventative maintenance policies are complied with by ensuring vehicles are meeting necessary intervals.  

• Approve vendor repair invoices for work completed on company assets. 

• Field calls and emails from vendors who have outstanding invoices and work towards resolution. 

• Oversee new assets in service working closely with compliance, licensing, and other departments. 

• Partner with internal departments on equipment specs and quantities for new assets. 

• Approve decommissioning of end-of-life assets.   

Your Skills & Experience:  

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration or a related field. A suitable combination of education and experience may be considered. 

• 10 + years’ experience in a leadership position. 

• Experience managing an annual budget 

• Proficient in MS Outlook, Excel & Word. Experience with systems such as Oracle, TMT and Truck Mate an asset. 

• Strong communication skills including the ability to relay information between several parties.  

• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, the ability to evaluate current situations, respond quickly to changing requirements, execute and escalate accordingly. 

• Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced setting. 

• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a deadline driven environment, appropriate sense of urgency. 

• Ability to work independently and to collaborate with others to meet customer expectations. 

• English, other languages an asset.  

• 15-25% travel required.