Manager of Fleet Maintenance

This posting is for 1 Permanent, Full-time position

Reporting to the Director, this key leadership position is responsible for coordinating staff involved in the fleet management, inspection, repair, maintenance and disposal of a diverse fleet. This position is working collaboratively with diverse user groups within a variety of departments to ensure reliable fleet is available for service delivery during all seasons. The position must strategically manage this through inclement weather, emergencies, competing department priorities and at targeted budgeted costs. Proven effective leadership is a necessary for the success of this role.

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Career: Manager of Fleet Maintenance | Strathcona County

Key Responsibilities Include:

Responsibilities

Responsible for two fleet maintenance shops with a staff of over 30 to ensure centralized fleet maintenance activities achieve the highest level of reliability and the lowest amount of downtime for Strathcona County

Develop and oversee all fleet inspections, maintenance and repair programs through two Shop Supervisors to achieve preventative maintenance objectives

Oversee and approve expenditures relating to annual maintenance and repair budgets for both shop locations, with a combined value of $7 million

Analyze fleet usage trends to forecast and recommend rebuild and refurbish strategies for all fleet

Assist the Director with the creation of the Annual Operations Budgets for both shop locations

Responsible to manage and develop strong teams, which are made up of technical, administrative and supervisory positions, including:

working within a unionized environment interpreting the collective bargaining agreement

providing opportunities for employee development, engagement and understanding of the overall direction of the branch, department and organization

leading and supporting a culture that focuses on integrity, respect, safety, fairness and cooperation

Stewardship duties of the Fleet Management System for the purpose of using software to assist with the fleet management and maintenance programs, including training staff on the system, and developing and analyzing reports from the program to assist with the management of fleet assets

Ensure department compliance to legislated programs relating to the centralized fleet and shop operations

As a member of the department leadership team support strategic planning for the department and the development of business plans

Support all municipal departments during emergent and after-hours situation by participating in department 24-hour, 365 day on call rotation

Requirements:

Skills and Abilities

Excellent leadership skills and an ability to tactfully navigate, prioritize and manage complex and diverse operational and workforce issues

Ability to influence decisions, approaches and directions at senior levels and balance conflicting perspectives

Strong managerial and human resources skills to provide direction, train, coach, and motivate supervisory, technical and administrative staff

Ability to establish relationships with stakeholders at all levels of a complex, interdisciplinary organization in order to inform and affect position change and to be able to build respect, credibility and trust

Strong strategic and critical thinking ability, with effective analysis and problem-solving skills

Extensive knowledge and experience in fleet maintenance and repair at a senior level to ensure accurate, timely and efficient programs are developed, measured and successfully executed

Qualifications

Post-secondary degree in business or a related discipline along with at least ten years directly related experience, including a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience managing employees and functions, preferably in a unionized or municipal sector

Post-secondary diploma supplemented with leadership certificate(s) or professional designation(s)may be considered in lieu of degree

Licensed Journeyman Technician in a related discipline

Advanced knowledge of Oracle and Fleet Management System

Demonstrated knowledge and experience of Collective Bargaining Agreements and managing unionized technical staff

Conditions of Employment

Submission of Satisfactory Criminal Record Check

Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s licence and submission of a 5-year Driver’s Abstract with less than 7 demerits

Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered.

Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials as noted in the resume.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.

Competition #221-2022-EXT-FLT closes April 26, 2022

Thank you for your interest in Strathcona County. We only contact candidates selected for interviews.

Candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter along with their resume.

Additional Job Information:

Posted Date: Apr 12, 2022
Closing Date: Apr 26, 2022