Area Maintenance Manager

Student Transportation of Canada; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 113,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

RRSP

Job summary

Student Transportation of Canada is seeking an Area Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance operations across multiple school bus facilities in the Greater Sudbury area. You will lead maintenance managers, shop supervisors, and technicians, ensuring vehicles meet provincial regulations and company standards for safety and reliability.

This hands-on leadership role emphasizes strategic planning, KPI monitoring, budget control, and staff development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive fleet maintenance leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of preventative maintenance programs and regulations.
• Experience managing multiple facilities and large vehicle fleets.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; budget experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to maintenance managers, shop supervisors, and technicians across multiple locations.
• Oversee maintenance of school buses, service vehicles, and equipment to company standards.
• Manage preventative maintenance programs, inspections, and repair schedules.
• Monitor KPIs like fleet availability, road calls, costs, and safety compliance.
• Oversee budgets, procurement, and vendor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with Ontario MTO regulations and CVOR requirements.

Skills

Fleet maintenance leadership

Preventative maintenance

Budget management

Leadership & team development

Communication skills

MS Office / fleet software

Willingness to travel

Tools

Fleet management software

Job description

Location: Greater Sudbury Area (Multi-Site Responsibility)

Help Keep Ontario's Future Moving Safely

At Student Transportation of Canada, we do more than transport students. We help connect communities, support families, and ensure thousands of children arrive at school safely every day.

We're currently seeking an experienced Area Maintenance Manager who can oversee the maintenance operations of multiple school bus facilities. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring a safe, reliable, and compliant fleet while supporting operational excellence, cost control, and exceptional service to our customers.

The successful candidate will provide strategic and hands-on leadership to maintenance teams, ensuring all vehicles meet regulatory requirements and are maintained to the highest standards of safety and performance.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Oversee a large and diverse fleet that directly supports student safety
• Shape maintenance strategy and operational performance
• Work with a passionate team of technicians and transportation professionals
• Competitive compensation - up to $126,000 annually, based on experience
• Excellent benefits package and RRSP
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
• Make a meaningful impact in communities across Ontario

What You'll Do

• Provide leadership and direction to maintenance managers, shop supervisors, and technicians across multiple locations
• Ensure all school buses, service vehicles, and support equipment are maintained in accordance with company standards and provincial regulations
• Oversee preventative maintenance programs, inspections, repair schedules, and fleet readiness
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators including fleet availability, road calls, maintenance costs, and safety compliance
• Manage departmental budgets, inventory controls, vendor relationships, and parts procurement
• Ensure compliance with Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) regulations, CVOR requirements, and company safety policies
• Support recruitment, training, coaching, and performance management of maintenance staff
• Conduct regular facility and fleet audits to identify opportunities for improvement
• Collaborate with operations teams to ensure reliable service delivery for students and school board partners
• Lead investigations related to mechanical failures, incidents, and safety concerns
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement

What We're Looking For

• 310T Truck & Coach Technician certification
• Minimum 5 years of progressive fleet maintenance leadership experience, preferably in school bus, transportation, trucking, transit, or fleet operations
• Strong knowledge of preventative maintenance programs, fleet management systems, and transportation regulations
• Experience managing multiple facilities and large vehicle fleets
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop diverse maintenance teams
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and operational costs
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and fleet maintenance software
• Willingness to travel regularly between operating locations

You are a hands-on maintenance leader who understands the importance of safety, service reliability, and operational efficiency. You thrive in a multi-site environment, build strong teams, and use data-driven decision-making to improve fleet performance while ensuring compliance and customer satisfaction.

Student Transportation of Canada is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you require a disability related accommodation to participate in our selection process, please reach out to a member of our Recruitment team to coordinate an alternate evaluation methodology.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. Artificial intelligence is not used during the hiring process.