Supervisor, Maintenance & Operations (Vehicle Maintenance) Full-time Job

CLOSING DATE:  October 2, 2024

 

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Reporting to the Manager, Fleet, this role provides supervisory leadership to the Fleet Maintenance staff to ensure that maintenance products and services are provided to City user departments, enabling the functional and efficient use of fleet vehicles and equipment.

• Supervise Fleet Services maintenance staff which includes both salaried and unionized positions (mechanics, trades people and apprentices) and outside contractors. As functional supervisor, provide direction and guidance to the Mechanical Forepersons. Establish performance objectives, work assignments, and motivate staff through daily coaching, mentoring and guidance. Ensure a safe, functional and efficient work environment for staff. Accountable for adherence to City policies, legislative requirements and collective agreements. Provide consistent leadership with respect to practices, expectations and a positive working environment fostering development of all staff. Establishes appropriate policies and procedures for the section and ensures these are updated and changed as required to meet service plans and strategic goals. Fosters positive labour relations. Partners with internal and external stakeholders to develop solution based practices and procedures that enhance service delivery. Provides advice to the management on workforce planning, training needs, and compliance initiatives.
• Administer Fleet Services programs related to scheduling of seasonal maintenance, repairs and modifications, replacements and parts purchases. Implement changes to comply with new regulations and policies – both internal City changes and external from government regulators. Maintain fleet communication system (2 way radios).
• Financial accountabilities. Prepare and monitor the operating budget for own area, and contribute to the overall departmental budgeting process. Review parts purchased and sources of supply for the Stores section. Authorize all purchases and approve invoices for payment. Prepare requisitions for various products and services and review tenders or quotes to recommend purchase. Oversee semi-annual physical inventories in the Fleet Stores area.
• Continuous improvement. Respond to user requests for changes and modifications and recommend solutions for optimum asset management. Prepare reports and make recommendations regarding equipment efficiencies and conditions. Investigate best practices and take a proactive approach to ensure that City maintenance programs meet the demands of a changing work environment and provide the most cost-effective solutions. Develop and implement initiatives to improve processes, work environment and culture

 SELECTION CRITERIA:

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Business Administration, Maintenance Management, Human Resources, Labour Relations or the equivalent experience and education.
• 3 to 5 years fleet experience, with 2 or more years supervisory experience, preferably in a unionized environment
• Strong leadership skills for managing staff
• Knowledgeable in applicable legislation, i.e. Occupational Health & Safety Act, Highway Traffic Act, Employment Standards Act etc.
• Ability to meet deadlines and to prioritize and coordinate work of staff
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills to provide staff direction and customer service
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and PeopleSoft, or similar programs.

**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

  

Interview:  Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

Brampton is a Canadian city in Ontarios Greater Toronto Area. Its Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives is housed in 19th-century and contemporary buildings. In the center of downtown is the Rose Theatre, a major performing arts venue. In front, Garden Square hosts big-screen movies and live events. Green spaces include Gage Park with its floral gardens. To the north sits Historic Bovaird House, a Victorian home.