Supervisor, Transit Facilities Maintenance Full-time Job

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Transit Maintenance, this position is responsible for the management of the Transit Building and Route team and to ensure Transit’s garage facilities and on-street and station/terminal stop infrastructure are properly maintained and meet the needs of the facility users and transit customers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervising Building and Route staff through the creation of daily work tasks, coaching and mentoring to support individual and team performance, training on regulatory standards and standard operating procedures, payroll approval and conflict resolution.
• Identifying, preparing and managing annual operating budget requirements for Transit’s garage facilities.
• Working closely with Facilities Maintenance (Corporate Services) to review, track, evaluate and report on preventative and demand maintenance requirements which includes liaising with internal and external service contractors and trades to ensure operational activities within the facility are maintained and communication is provided to the facility users.
• Overseeing and managing schedules as related to on-street and station/terminal stop infrastructure maintenance requirements, etc.
• Ensuring facility assets and operational procedures are in compliance with operating standards, policies, procedures, practices and legislation as related to building codes, environmental regulations, etc.
• Providing technical advice on Transit’s facilities, equipment and maintenance programs to ensure equipment standards meet Corporate requirements and best practices are clearly documented.
• Conducting periodic audits of assigned facilities to ensure that proper emergency procedures are identified and in place, and comply with regulatory codes, safety standards, environmental regulation, fire plans and protect employees, visitors and corporate assets.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• A Diploma in a related field (e.g., Certificate of Facilities Management, Building Environmental Systems, Business, etc.) or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• A minimum of six (6) years’ progressive experience in facility operations or facility maintenance with two (2) or more years in a supervisory and leadership role preferably in a unionized Facilities Services environment.
• Certifications or Designations Certifications related to facility management (e.g., Certificate of Facility Management Administrator (FMA), Property Administrator Certificate and Trade Certification) will be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of legislation related to health, safety and the environment (e.g., the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Environmental Protection Act, Weeds and Pesticides Act, Elevating Devices Act, etc.).
• Understanding and application of codes and systems as related to the operations of Transit’s facilities (e.g., building and fire codes, electrical safety codes, Building Automation Systems, Facility Asset Management Systems, etc.).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and familiarity with engineering drawings would be an asset.
• Knowledge of collective agreements and experience with working in and/or supervising an unionized environment.
• Project management best practices and experience that includes oversight and management of facility projects, contract administration, maintaining budgets, meeting targets and timelines and coordinating customer requirements.
• Experience in effective people leadership through staff training and mentoring, facilitation of team relationships and conflict management.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to be able to communicate effectively and the ability to provide updates through reports and/or presentations.
• A valid Ontario Class "G" driver's license is required to travel to various site locations and needs to meet and maintain corporate standards for a good driving record.