Fixed Assets Manager

Transdev Canada; Brampton; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation

Positive work environment

Career advancement

Social impact

Diversity & development

Job summary

Transdev Canada is hiring a Fixed Assets Manager for our Brampton, Ontario location. The role oversees fixed assets, manages a team of supervisors and technicians, and ensures safety and maintenance standards in a 24/7 transit environment.

You will develop asset policies, support cross-functional collaboration, and maintain relationships with vendors while driving operational excellence and compliance with OHRC guidelines.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary technical program completed; electrical or mechanical background preferred.
• Knowledge of lifecycle management in rail/fixed facilities recommended.
• Experience with maintenance practices and work order systems helpful.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fixed assets management in a transit environment with supervisors and technicians.
• Develop and implement assets policies and procedures for efficiency.
• Manage safety initiatives, OH&S compliance, and JHSC participation.
• Build and support a high-performing team and cross-functional partnerships.
• Plan, schedule, and control maintenance across facilities and structures.
• Monitor vendors, resource needs, and performance metrics.

Skills

Team leadership

Budgeting

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Autonomy

24/7 scheduling

Education

Post-secondary technical program

Electrical/mechanical background

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Transdev Canada is hiring a Fixed Assets Manager for our Brampton, Ontario location

Transdev Canada Rail is actively seeking a Fixed Assets Manager to oversee, manage, and to be accountable for preventative, corrective, as well as custodial maintenance of the Fixed Assets, with a focus on the Hazel McCallion Line.

Your role

• Oversee and deliver complete fixed assets management solutions in a transit environment which includes the management of a group of Supervisors and Technicians in a safety sensitive 24/7 environment.
• Assist with development and implementation of policies and procedures necessary to support all Fixed Assets to ensure system efficiencies, including both preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Commit to participate in Corporate Safety Initiatives which include execution of safety policies, health and safety regulations, work practices and JHSC participation and certification.
• Build, develop, and support a high-performing team, creating an environment where people can thrive while delivering operational excellence.
• Foster strong cross-functional partnerships to align goals, improve collaboration, and deliver successful outcomes for employees, customers, and the business.
• Day to day management of fixed facilities in the areas of safety, productivity and efficiency to the standards to the satisfaction of our customers based on established criteria
• Schedule, audit, supervise, and monitor subcontracted personnel as needed to accomplish tasks
• Maintain statistics, prepare justification, and estimate resource requirements; requisition and select qualified employees necessary to perform work tasks required
• Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with vendors and other third parties to understand challenges and opportunities, ensure timely exchange of information and ensure service level requirements are maintained
• Participate and support in Testing and Commissioning activities as required
• Planning, scheduling, directing and controlling all related maintenance and operations in the OMSF Facility, Stations and Fixed Structures under Transdev responsibility.
• Managing the cleaning, servicing, inspection, maintenance, repair and emergency requirements of fixed assets in order to provide a safe, clean and reliable service to our customers.
• Treat employees and customers with respect and dignity and ensuring the needs of employees and customers are accommodated in accordance to OHRC.
• Ensure that all records and reports are stored to the required standard and communicated to within the engineering department as necessary.

The perks

• Annual salary range of $115,000-$145,000 per year
• A comprehensive compensation package
• A positive work environment
• Career advancement opportunities due to a strong presence across North America.
• The ability to have a positive social impact by operating sustainable mobility solutions
• Join a Group committed to encouraging diversity and employee development

Your profile

• You have completed a post - secondary technical program at a community college level. Preferred background in electrical or mechanical technologies.
• You have knowledge of the principles of lifecycle management in a rail and fixed facilities environment
• You possess extensive knowledge of technical standards, procedures and maintenance practices
• You possess a strong background in maintenance methodology and work order system management
• You are fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• You possess basic Microsoft Office and computer skills
• You may become a certified as a member of the JHSC for the organization

Work Experience Qualifications

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Proven knowledge and experience of working in a complex safety-critical environment, preferably in the rail industry, with at least ten years of experience preferred.
• Work experience in an environment which has time sensitive schedules that must be achieved in a safe manner
• Experience of direct and maintenance contract environments
• Proven ability in successful preparation and delivery of asset management plans
• Proven ability to work across departments and stakeholders

Preferred Skills

• A demonstrated ability to supervise multi-disciplinary activities within your work group
• Ability to rapidly acquire comprehensive knowledge and understanding to achieve corporate objectives as they pertain to employees and customers and contractual obligations.
• Assisting with budgets, maintenance and asset preservation plans in order to achieve key success criteria
• Able to lead and inspire a team of supervisors, technicians and maintenance support staff
• Work well both autonomously as part of a team
• Possess excellent interpersonal, communication and decision-making skills
• Must be willing and able to work in all weather and support a 24-hour 7 day per week work schedule in some circumstances
• Assist with supporting, generating and executing Key Performance Indicators within your area of responsibility

Join an international Group strongly rooted in the communities

Transdev is an international leader in mobility at the service of communities. We design and operate public transport networks - buses, coaches, trams, trains, shared bikes, ferries, and more - to empower freedom to move everyday thanks to safe, reliable and innovative solutions that serve the common good.

Because we are people serving people, our 100,000 employees have a positive impact on people and society. It is by taking care of them that we empower people to move forward.

In March 2023,Transdev Canadaexpanded its reach in western Canada by acquiringFirst Transit. By joining forces, Transdev Canada is now the largest multi-modal privately owned transportation company in Canada.

And what about you? What drives you?

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