Manager, Maintenance
City of Brampton
- Brampton, ON
- $125,264-140,922 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Operational and Consultative Partner. Oversees day-to-day vehicle, facility and equipment maintenance activities. Problem solves and mediates conflicting, unexpected, and unusual problems involving multiple groups and provides direction and leadership in related functions of vehicle, facility and equipment maintenance. Establishes appropriate policies and procedures for the section and ensures these are updated or changed as required to meet the strategic plan and strategic priorities. Liaises with other departments and transit systems and external agencies as required. Identifies and corrects system inefficiencies, deals with emergency situations, maintenance disruptions and employee issues. Ensures adherence to applicable legislation and agreements, fostering positive labour relations. Responsible for providing consultative advice on legal and compliance matters, employee relations and operational planning. Provides operational guidance and advice through development of programs, procedures and partnering with business units such as Human Resources to assist in problem resolution. Provides plans to the Sr. Manager, Maintenance on workforce planning, training needs and compliance initiatives. Interprets regulatory and legal requirements. Identify and develop improvements to support both operational and employee needs. Co-ordinate the security of the building and terminals for after hours coverage. Participate in Joint Health and Safety Committee and co-chair H&S meetings if required.
- Staff Supervision. Provide guidance, supervision, information and assisted leadership to maintenance and facility staff. Ensure standards are maintained and all regulatory and collective agreements are complied with. Administer Transit attendance management program and take actions to reduce absenteeism if needed. Provide performance documentation and participate in disciplinary action as required. Ensure all staff receives the appropriate training and guidance and are kept current on industry technical requirements and legislative changes, as well as divisional goals and objectives. Recruit new staff as required.
- Vehicle, Facility and Equipment Maintenance Quality and Compliance Standards. Prepare and submit applications for licence and permit renewals and ensure legislative requirements are met. Oversees the efficient and effective repair, cleaning and maintenance operations of both fleet and facilities while ensuring adequate revenue for vehicle availability and facility maintenance. Strives for consistent efficiency through adapting stringent but effective repair standards of vehicles, facilities, terminals and shelters. Checks work performance for compliance to legislated requirements and safe operations. Monitors performance and productivity of repair and maintenance processes to ensure maximization of labour and material resources, reporting variances and implements appropriate changes for quality assurance. Strives for continuous improvement and assists with the strategic focus and goal setting within the Transit division. Keeps abreast of trends and develops best practices that will provide superior maintenance standards. Investigates maintenance problems and takes remedial action for resolve of issues. Formulates vehicle repair and modification campaigns, planning maintenance schedules and takes action to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
- Financial Accountability. Prepare, monitor and control annual budget for vehicles and facilities. Prepare monthly reports which pertain to the daily cost of the Transit facilities or vehicles as required. Prepare tenders and specifications for the purchase of new vehicles and equipment. Approve tenders and specification as submitted by the Transit Vehicle Maintenance and Facilities Supervisors. Authorize all purchases related to maintenance and supplier invoices for payment. Responsible for managing Transit vehicle and facility budgets and associated financial record keeping. Initiates and coordinates operating and capital forecasts, monitors budget and recommends changes, as required. Assures that relevant linkages exist between budget requests and departmental goals and objectives.
- Diploma or degree in administration, maintenance management, business or equivalent work related experience.
- Minimum 2 years of progressive experience in a public transit maintenance capacity with 5 years Supervisory experience.
- Mechanics license (310T) would be a definite asset.
- Knowledgeable in the Occupational Health & Safety Act; Highway Traffic Act; Employment Standards Act and other applicable legislation.
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
- Ability to work with deadlines and to lead staff.
- Must be willing to be on 24-hour call when required.