maintenance manager

BC Transit; Victoria; On-site; AUD 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A public transit organization in Victoria is seeking a Manager of Maintenance Operations to oversee repair and maintenance activities for their fleet. The role involves managing a team and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have a relevant post-secondary degree and experience in a technical mechanical environment. This position offers an annual salary of $102,400 and a full-time term contract.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in a shop or technical mechanical environment.
• Experience working within a complex unionized environment.
• In-depth knowledge of National Safety Code regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage repair and maintenance activities for the transit fleet and facilities.
• Perform preventive maintenance on fleet and infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of CVSE regulations

Familiarity with fleet management systems

Education

Post-secondary degree in a related field

Certified Tradesman and Red Seal CVSE Facility Operator Certificate

Tools

EAM

JDEdwards

Trapeze

Job description

Manager, Maintenance Operations

We acknowledge with respect that BC Transit delivers our mission on the ancestral territories of Indigenous Peoples across British Columbia, and their historical relationships with the land continue to this day. In Victoria, where our Corporate Office is located, our people are privileged to live and work on the unceded traditional territories of the L?k?????n peoples, and the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations.

Location: Victoria, BC

Employment Type: 2 years Temporary Full Time

Annual Salary Range: Exempt Band 6, MIN $102,400.00 - MED $126,900.00 - MAX $151,500.00

Closing Date: 10/19/2025

Job Details

We’re passionate about people and creating sustainable, safe and affordable public transit solutions to residents across BC. We are an organization that has a people-first approach and considers people first in every business decision that we make.

The Victoria Regional Transit System (VRTS) is responsible for the delivery of transit service within Victoria. The VRTS operates 24/7 and 365 days per year with the main objective of ensuring safe, reliable and a customer-centric service that consistently meets expectations.

What you'll be doing...

The Maintenance Services department of BC Transit is responsible to sustain and perform preventive maintenance activities on the fleet and infrastructure assets assigned to the Victoria Regional Transit System (VRTS). The Manager, Maintenance Operations is responsible for managing repair and maintenance activities for BC Transit’s fleet and facility assets within the Victoria Regional Transit System (VRTS), based at either the Langford Transit Centre (LTC) or Victoria Transit Centre (VTC).

What you'll bring to the table...

• Post-secondary degree in a related field
• Maintenance Technician/Technologist, Certified Tradesman and Red Seal Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement (CVSE) Facility Operator Certificate
• Experience leading teams in a shop or technical mechanical environment
• Background in transit, trucking or broader transportation industry
• Experience working within a complex unionized environment, with strong knowledge of collective agreements and labour relations
• In-depth knowledge of CVSE and National Safety Code regulations and requirements
• Familiarity with fleet management systems (e.g., EAM, JDEdwards, Trapeze) and diagnostic tools

What we'll bring to the table...

• Location: Victoria, BC
• Work location: On site
• Salary: $102,400/year annually
• Terms of employment: Term or contract Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Vacancies: 1 vacancy