Senior Manager, Fleet

Why Windsor?
Forward. Together. - Discover a career that connects purpose with possibility. At the City of Windsor, our employees thrive in a collaborative environment that values organizational excellence, community impact, and offers competitive benefits that supports professional growth. Located in Southwestern Ontario on the banks of the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair, Windsor is just minutes from downtown Detroit, Michigan and the north shores of Lake Erie, which is home to over 25 local wineries, craft breweries and distilleries. Windsor boasts world class entertainment, state-of-the-art facilities, iconic food, temperate climate, magnificent waterfront parks & gardens and an innovative workforce with demonstrated capacity in automotive, advanced manufacturing, transportation, life sciences, education and tourism. With affordable living, a diverse community, and a growing economy, Windsor offers a lifestyle as fulfilling as the work we do. Come join a team that reflects the city it serves.

Job Posting Number: 2025-0431
Posting Type: Internal and External
Posting Period: Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. to Monday, December 8, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
Department: Operations
Union: Non-Union
Position Status: Regular Full-Time
Job Code: NU0447
Grade/Class: NU14
Number of Positions: 1
Rate of Pay: $132,141.18 - $160,619.13 annually
Shift Work Required: NoDuties and Responsibilities: 
Reporting to the Executive Director of Operations/Deputy City Engineer is responsible for:
 

• Corporate fleet management, ensuring the efficient and cost-effective acquisition, maintenance, repair and refurbishment of vehicles and special equipment.
• Ensures budget control and monitoring as well as implementation of innovative methods of improving productivity.
• Plans, directs and coordinates the activities of the Fleet Division, including budgetary and personnel matters.
• Ensures, through the supervisors, and other assigned staff, an appropriate fleet management plan is formulated and carried out.
• Investigates, develops, implements productivity and service enhancement strategies.
• Oversees work activities undertaken by both corporate staff and contractors. Ensures facilities and equipment are maintained to appropriate standards. Reviews and keep appropriate records to ensure their integrity.
• Researches and prepares reports and correspondence.
• Directly communicates with Municipal official's representatives of other agencies and the public.
• Manages staff, including recruitment, discipline, WSIB, Health & Safety, lost-time and performance reviews, and training and development within various facilities and Collective Agreements.
• Ensures staff familiarity with federal/provincial safety legislation and corporate safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain amiable relations with our customers, the public and fellow staff. Replaces other Managers as necessary.
• Will perform Occupational Health and Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation's Health and Safety Program.
• Will perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:
 

• Must have a Master's Degree in Engineering or Business or related field or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency and a minimum of four (4) year's experience in an operations/technical environment.
• OR Must have a University Degree in Engineering or Business or related field or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency and a minimum of six (6) year's experience in an operations/technical environment.
• OR Must have a post secondary Community College diploma in Engineering or Business or related field or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency and over ten (10) year's experience in an operations/technical environment;
• Must have the ability to travel to offsite locations in a timely and expedient manner as required. If method of travel is by vehicle a current valid and lawful Driver's License is required in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act and must provide a driver's abstract as a condition of employment;
• Must have progressively responsible municipal or related experience in fleet management.
• Must have extensive Labour/management experience in a union setting;
• Must have proven experience in contract administration, budget control and monitoring, and personnel supervision, in a computerized and unionized environment;
• Must have the ability to analyze and resolve complex technical and operational issues;
• Must have proven technical communication and interpersonal skills;
• Must have thorough knowledge of appropriate safety, labour, and construction acts and codes, and other relevant federal and provincial legislation;
• One or more of the following certificate of qualification will be considered an asset: Truck and Coach Technician, Automotive Service Technician, Auto Body and Collision Damage Repair;
• Should have knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, its regulations and knowledge of the hazards associated with the work;
• Will be required to complete and remain current as per the requirements of the Corporation's Management Certificate Program;
• Progression through the Art of Supervision Program Certificate or a supervisory program of a similar nature is considered an asset.
• May be required to lift up to 10 lbs

Physical Demands:
 

• The physical demand analysis associated with this job indicates a sedentary level of work.

NOTE:

• Only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged
• We offer a smoke-free office environment
• Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 25 as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.
• The Corporation of the City of Windsor is an Equal Opportunity Employer

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Windsor will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the City of Windsor Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.