Assistant Regional Manager, Terminal Maintenance (Technical Lead)

careers-bcferries; Delta; On-site; CAD 99,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

BC Ferries in Tsawwassen is seeking an Assistant Regional Manager, Terminal Maintenance - Technical Lead to guide maintenance planning and delivery across marine, mechanical, electrical and civil systems. You will lead planners, supervisors, and trades in a unionized setting and ensure compliance with safety standards.

The role requires engineering/tech qualifications, leadership experience, and strong project management skills to drive reliability and efficiency across regional operations.

Qualifications

• Four-year engineering degree or two-year technology diploma or equivalent.
• Registration with EGBC or ASTTBC; Project Management or Maintenance Management Certificate is asset.
• 3–5 years in maintenance or related field; at least 2 years in leadership and project management.
• Strong organizational, time management, maintenance management, and project management skills.
• Ability to work with consultants, contractors and diverse teams.
• Excellent written and oral communication; leadership in a unionized environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a comprehensive preventive and reliability-centered maintenance program.
• Plan, prioritize, implement, and manage maintenance projects.
• Collaborate with consultants to develop technical solutions and improve standards.
• Ensure compliance with corporate, legislative, and technical standards.
• Respond to emergencies and assist in hiring qualified tradespeople and staff.
• Lead safety initiatives and mentor regional staff; monitor safety, quality and timelines.
• Maintain asset database and utilize CMMS for maintenance planning.
• Develop and refine maintenance routines, job plans and processes.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Team coordination

Budget management

Safety awareness

Stakeholder relations

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Registration with EGBC/ASTTBC

PM/Maintenance Mgmt Certificate asset

Tools

Maximo CMMS

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Job Description

ASSISTANT REGIONAL MANAGER, TERMINAL MAINTENANCE - TECHNICAL LEAD

Tsawwassen

The Opportunity

Ready to lead complex, high-impact infrastructure maintenance program in one of BC’s most vital transportation networks? We are hiring for Assistant Regional Managers to join our Terminal Maintenance team in Tsawwassen where you will support maintenance teams as the technical lead for maintenance planning and delivery shaping the future of our operation. As the technical lead and work delivery specialist in the region, you will lead the planning, prioritization, and execution of all maintenance activities effectively, while understanding the technical requirements and safe work practices needed to complete the work. You will also lead a diverse team of planners, supervisors, and trades in a unionized environment.

This position includes, but is not limited to, managing work in the following fields: marine structures; mechanical systems; hydraulic systems; electrical systems; civil infrastructure; buildings and building systems; and water distribution and sewage plant systems.

This role requires responding to after hours calls or call outs on occasion to address emergent issues.

The Role

Reporting to the Regional Manager, Terminal Maintenance, you add value to the team in the following categories:

• Assist in developing, planning, prioritizing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive preventative and reliability-centered maintenance program.
• Manage maintenance projects through effective planning, execution, and delivery.
• Work with consultants to develop and present technical solutions.
• Ensure compliance with corporate, legislative, and technical standards.
• Respond to emergencies as required.
• Assist in hiring qualified tradespeople and support staff.
• Help develop and implement training programs.
• Provide technical expertise, leadership, mentorship, and guidance to staff.
• Assign, track, and monitor regional staff work with a focus on safety, prioritization, efficiency, and quality.
• Support disciplinary actions in accordance with the collective agreement.
• Maintain the asset database to support maintenance planning and record asset health.
• Utilize CMMS software effectively.
• Develop and improve standards, job plans, and maintenance processes.
• Ensure maintenance routines and job plans align with objectives and standards.
• Create systems to record and store historical maintenance data.
• Monitor activities and provide progress reports.
• Identify and act on opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Follow company finance and supply chain policies when acquiring contracted services.
• Develop RFPs, evaluate proposals, and work with procurement to establish contracts.
• Ensure contractors comply with BCF safety standards.
• Monitor and evaluate contract work to ensure cost and quality meet contract terms.
• Lead safety initiatives across maintenance operations.
• Conduct risk assessments and review incidents.
• Coordinate with WorkSafe BC on safety matters.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, safety standards, and training qualifications.

Performs other duties as required at the discretion of the Manager or Director.

What you bring to the team

• Completion of a four-year undergraduate degree in Engineering, or a two-year diploma in technology or equivalent
• Registration with EGBC or ASTTBC and a Project Management or Maintenance Management Professional Certificate is considered an asset
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in maintenance or related technical field, with at least 2 years in leadership and project management or coordination
• Strong organizational, time management, maintenance management, and project management skills
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with consultants, contractors, and diverse teams
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Leadership and mentoring skills essential for motivating a diverse workforce in a unionized environment
• Proficiency with CMMS (Maximo preferred), MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Ability to manage project budgets

Join us!

Additional information

The target salary range: $98,500 - $123,100 per annum. The starting salary is determined based on the successful candidate’s knowledge, experience, internal equity and may exceed the target range on exceptional basis.

"We sail to serve and connect the people and the coast of BC”

At BC Ferries, our people are at the heart of delivering safe and reliable service along1,600 kmof coastline. Every day, we connect communities and move tens of thousands of passengers and vehicles across our 25 routes through the dedication,expertiseand hard work of our teams. Guided by a shared commitment to safety, service,inclusion,and local commitment, we offer meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and the chance to make a positive impact. Whether you work onboard our vessels, in our terminals or behind the scenes,you'llplayan important rolein connecting people, supporting communities, and keeping coastal BC moving.

We support employment equity and diversity in theworkplaceand we encourage applications from all qualified individuals including women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who reflect our ever-changing workplace.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants;however,only those selected for an interview will be contacted.