Manager Fleet Operations

Job Description

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.

Key Responsibilities:

 

• Direct and oversee operations of two fleet maintenance shops with a team of 40+ staff, ensuring centralized maintenance programs deliver maximum vehicle reliability, minimize downtime, and support uninterrupted county services
• 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 $15 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
• Demonstrate a strong focus on customer service by anticipating and proactively addressing the needs of internal and external customers, ensuring citizen and customer interests remain a top priority
• 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 overseeing staff training 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 situations

Qualifications and Skills:

 

• Licensed Journeyman Technician in a related discipline
• 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
• Advanced knowledge of Oracle and Fleet Management System
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of Collective Bargaining Agreements and managing unionized technical staff
• 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 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

Conditions of Employment:

 

• Submission of a 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

Who We Are:

Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of Alberta. Our vision is to become Canada's most livable community, where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity, respect, safety, fairness, and cooperation. 

Why Join Strathcona County: (depending on position)

 

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
  • Extended health and dental coverage
  • Health and wellness spending account
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Retirement and pension programs
  • Employee and family assistance program
• Commitment to employee development, through internal and external training and development opportunities
• Well-being programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplace

Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered. This role may be eligible to participate in our hybrid work program. 

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

Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.