Assistant Manager, Transit Maintenance

District of West Vancouver; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 117,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

District of West Vancouver's West Vancouver Transit has an immediate opening for a permanent full-time Assistant Maintenance Manager, Transit. This is a mid-level management role responsible for fleet reliability and quality assurance.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this position will monitor KPIs, develop SOPs, investigate and correct technical failures, support recruitment and performance management, and act as the Maintenance Manager in their absence.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 plus post-secondary Business Administration diploma and substantial supervisory experience in the Transit industry, or an equivalent combination of education and Transit experience.
• A valid Red Seal qualification as a Truck and Transport Mechanic or Heavy Duty Equipment Technician.
• A valid Class 5 Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia.
• Minimum five years of relevant experience demonstrated by management of preventive and predictive maintenance programs, vehicle quality assurance at technologist/trades level, or substantial supervisory experience in fleet maintenance.
• Asset: CVSE Facility Operator Certificate.
• Asset: Registration as an Applied Scientist.
• Asset: Class 2 or 3 Driver's License with Air Brake Endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and controlling fleet reliability KPIs.
• Developing and implementing standard operating procedures.
• Investigating and correcting technical failures.
• Support recruitment and performance management.
• Act as the Maintenance Manager in their absence.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Fleet maintenance knowledge

Quality assurance

Education

Grade 12 plus Business Administration diploma

Substantial supervisory experience in Transit industry

Equivalent education and Transit experience

Tools

Red Seal qualification

Class 5 Driver’s Licence (BC)

Class 2 or 3 Driver's Licence with Air Brake Endorsement

Job description

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community.

West Vancouver Transit has an immediate opening for a permanent full-time Assistant Maintenance Manager, Transit. This is a mid-level management role responsible for fleet reliability and quality assurance. We are building a team where people feel valued and are encouraged to contribute their unique skills, perspectives, and experiences. A team where staff are driving positive change in everything we do.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this position will be responsible for: monitoring and controlling fleet reliability KPIs, developing and implementing standard operating procedures, investigating and correcting technical failures, support recruitment and performance management, and act as the Maintenance Manager in their absence.

The successful candidate will possess:

• Completion of Grade 12 plus post-secondary Business Administrationdiplomaandsubstantial supervisory experience in the Transit industry, or an equivalent combination of education and Transit experience;
• A valid Red Seal qualification as a Truck and Transport Mechanic or Heavy Duty Equipment Technician; and
• A valid Class 5 Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia.

Additional requirements for this position include a minimum of five years of relevant experience demonstrated by management of preventive and predictive maintenance programs, vehicle quality assurance work at the technologist or trades level, considerable supervisory experience in fleet maintenance or a related industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The following would be considered an asset:

• CVSE Facility Operator Certificate;
• Registration as an Applied Scientist; and
• A valid Class 2 or 3 Driver's License with Air Brake Endorsement.

Successful candidates will be required to provide an acceptable driving record, a police information check, and copies of relevant credentials. To ensure your application is complete, please contact ICBC at 604-661-2255 or request online at https://onlinebusiness.icbc.com/clio/ to have your Driving Record sent directly from ICBC to Human Resources at [e-mail]. Applications without a Driver’s Abstract submission will not be considered for further steps in the recruitment process.

The successful candidate will be required to supply a police information check and a copy of their credentials.

Position Status:

Exempt – Permanent Full-Time

Hours of Work:

35 hours per week (hours and days of work may vary)

$117,080 - $131,713 per annum (2026 rates)

We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.