Assistant Regional Manager, Terminal Maintenance (Technical Lead)

BC Ferries; 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 planning and delivery across marine, mechanical, electrical, civil systems and buildings. You will lead a diverse team of planners, supervisors, and trades in a unionized environment.

The role focuses on developing preventive maintenance programs, leading complex projects, and ensuring safety, standards, and regulatory compliance while coordinating with consultants and contractors.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or technology diploma.
• Registration with EGBC or ASTTBC is preferred.
• 3–5 years in maintenance, 2+ years in leadership or project coordination.
• Strong organizational, time management and project management skills.
• Ability to work with consultants, contractors, and diverse teams.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Leadership and mentoring in a unionized environment.
• Proficiency with CMMS (Maximo preferred) and MS Office.
• Ability to manage project budgets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a comprehensive preventative and reliability-centered maintenance program.
• Lead maintenance projects through planning, execution and delivery.
• Collaborate with consultants to develop technical solutions.
• Ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Respond to emergencies as required.
• Assist in hiring qualified tradespeople and support staff.
• Develop and implement training programs and provide technical leadership.
• Monitor regional staff work with focus on safety and quality.
• Develop RFPs and contracts with procurement involvement.
• Lead safety initiatives across maintenance operations.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Budget management

Team mentoring

Education

Engineering degree or technology diploma

Tools

Maximo CMMS

MS Office

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

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 along 1,600 km of coastline. Every day, we connect communities and move tens of thousands of passengers and vehicles across our 25 routes through the dedication, expertise and 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'll play an important role in connecting people, supporting communities, and keeping coastal BC moving.

We support employment equity and diversity in the workplace and 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.