Director, Transportation and Fleet Management Services

JD#: M727 

Job Number: J0925-0333 

Job Title: Director, Transportation and Fleet Management Services 

Job Type: Permanent Full Time 

Job Category: Public Works 

Number Of Positions: 1 

Date Posted: September 12, 2025 

Closing Date: October 17, 2025 

Salary: $196,408.00 - $229,769.00/Year 

Hours of work: 35 hours per week 

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm 

Union: Non-union 

Vacancy Type: Existing 

Eligible For AWA: Yes 

Physical Location: Joint Operations Center 

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The City is an equal-opportunity employer and a forward-looking municipality that is committed to fostering a dynamic workplace that is diverse, inclusive and welcoming. As an award-winning organization for its employment and diversity and inclusivity practices, the City is focused on providing its employees with a thriving professional environment that leverages flexible work arrangements, a family-focused benefits package emphasizing work-life balance, learning and growth opportunities, and a place where collaboration and teamwork are valued. 

Excellence demands brilliant personalities, visionary thinking and a passion for public service. Vaughan is your place to grow.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Deputy City Manager, Public Works, the Director of Transportation & Fleet Management Services is responsible for leadership and direction of the Transportation & Fleet Services department, including overall management of road maintenance, winter control, traffic engineering and operations, right-of-way and utility coordination, and fleet services.

The Director ensures that the Department's direction and activities are aligned with Corporate strategies and priorities, are compliant with regulatory requirements, and are positioning the Department for future success.

The Director is responsible for fostering a culture of respect, dedication and accountability, where team members are engaged and eager to contribute ideas and innovations toward optimizing performance, value and citizen satisfaction.

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate holds an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering, Business, Business, Public Administration (or suitable equivalent). They have a minimum of ten (10) years demonstrated experience (inclusive of E.I.T. experience) in transportation engineering or maintenance of public infrastructure, including several years of direct senior managerial experience that includes program, financial, budget, and human resource management. They are a registered Professional Engineer (P. Eng) with the Professional Engineers of Ontario. They are a skilled public speaker, experienced in working with elected officials, and are known for your relationship building skills. They demonstrate a collaborative approach and are passionate about building a strong team of committed employees. They have high level critical thinking skills with the ability to perform in a proactive and strategic manner and plan, prioritize, and balance multiple responsibilities and shifting priorities successfully.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised, the City of Vaughan uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions. 

The City of Vaughan is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. The City of Vaughan is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

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