Fleet Manager

Surrey Police Service; Surrey; On-site; CAD 117,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health & dental

Municipal Pension Plan

Vacation entitlements

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Discounted recreation facilities

Employee support

Job summary

Surrey Police Service (SPS) seeks a Fleet Manager to lead the Fleet Management Unit within the Corporate Services Bureau. You will establish policies for purchase, operation, maintenance, and disposal of fleet vehicles, while implementing forward-thinking fleet programs and managing multi-million-dollar budgets.

The role drives efficiency and supports policing operations through strong procurement and leadership.

Qualifications

• Five years of transport management or automotive experience including supervisory experience in a unionized environment.
• Diploma in a related field.
• Public Fleet Professional designation or Certified Automotive Fleet Manager designation in good standing.
• A combination of experience and education may be considered.
• All applicants must obtain and maintain police security clearance including a mandatory polygraph examination.

Responsibilities

• Implements and manages fleet inventory and records systems for fleet operations and maintenance.
• Ensures compliance with regulations, standards, and SPS policies.
• Oversees fleet management and preventive maintenance to ensure vehicle availability for operations and events.
• Monitors expenditures, prepares reports, and provides cost forecasts with Finance.
• Develops relationships with internal stakeholders, vendors, and service providers.
• Negotiates vehicle leases and service contracts.
• Evaluates fleet requirements and procurement plans.
• Prepares vehicle specifications and tender packages per budget and standards.
• Provides leadership, direction, and development to fleet personnel.
• Plans, organizes, assigns, and monitors work to meet service objectives.

Skills

Fleet management

Budget management

Supervisory experience

Policy development

Education

Diploma in related field

Job description

FLEETMANAGER

Surrey PoliceService (SPS) is Surrey’s new municipal police agency. On November 29, 2024,SPS became the police of jurisdiction, and assumed responsibility and commandfor policing and law enforcement in Surrey. SPS is working to redefine policingwith innovative new approaches and community-based solutions. It’s an excitingtime as SPS continues to expand our team with talented people who want to helpshape the future of policing in Surrey. To date we’ve hired over 550 policeofficers and over 450 civilian support staff and will grow to be one of thelargest independent police services in Canada. Since day one, SPS has beenintentional about building a culture that is inclusive, respectful andsupportive, with a strong focus on employee wellness and career development.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Surrey PoliceService (SPS) has an exciting opportunity for a Fleet Manager to join our Businessand Infrastructure Services Section, within the Corporate Services Bureau. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Businessand Infrastructure Services, the successful candidate will provide leadershipand oversee a variety of functions within the Fleet Management Unit deliveringefficient services.

The incumbent will be responsible forassisting in establishing and administering effective policies and procedurespertaining to the purchase, operations, maintenance, repair, safety, replacement, and disposalof fleet vehicles; developing,implementing and managing leading-edge fleet programs and initiatives; andmanaging and reporting on multi-million-dollar operational budgets with provenexperience in applying risk mitigation strategies in support of proficientfleet management programs.

Schedule / Hours of Work

The anticipated hours of work for this position are 37.5 hours per week. Please note, the hoursare subject to change based on operational need.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implements and manages fleet inventory andadministers records management systems related to fleet operations andmaintenance.
• Ensures compliance with applicable governmentregulations, industry standards, and Surrey Police Service policies andprocedures.
• Oversees fleet management and preventativemaintenance programs to ensure vehicle availability and operational readinessfor day-to-day policing operations and special events.
• Monitors and analyzes fleet expenditures,prepares financial and operational reports, develops cost forecasts, andprovides recommendations in consultation with Finance.
• Develops and maintains effective workingrelationships with internal stakeholders, vendors, contractors, and serviceproviders.
• Negotiates and administers vehicle leaseagreements and service contracts.
• Evaluates fleet requirements and developsvehicle procurement plans to support operational and organizational needs.
• Prepares vehicle specifications, procurementdocumentation, and tender packages in accordance with budget cycles, policingstandards, and organizational requirements.
• Provides leadership, direction, and oversightto fleet personnel, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management,coaching, mentoring, training, and staff development.
• Plans, organizes, assigns, and monitors workto ensure service delivery objectives and operational requirements are met.
• Makes recommendations regarding fleetlifecycle management, replacement strategies, and process improvements toenhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of five years of transport management orautomotive/heavy-duty mechanical experience including supervisory experience ina unionized environment and working with complex budgets is required
• Diploma in a related field
• Public Fleet Professional designation or CertifiedAutomotive Fleet Manager designation in good standing is required
• A combination ofexperience and education may be considered.
• Allapplicants must obtain and maintain the required police security clearancethroughout their employment with SPS, which includesa mandatory polygraph examination .

BENEFITS &COMPENSATION

SurreyPolice Service offers a comprehensive benefits package, including extendedhealth and dental coverage, a defined benefit pension through the MunicipalPension Plan, generous vacation entitlements, and ongoing professionaldevelopment. Employees also benefit from short-term and long-term disabilitycoverage, travel and life insurance, discounted access to City of Surreyrecreation facilities, and a dedicated Employee Services team providingpersonal and family support. With a strong focus on well-being, career growth,and work-life balance, SPS is committed to fostering a supportive and rewardingworkplace. Note – The aforementioned benefits only apply to eligiblefull-time positions within SPS.

• This is a union exempt position.
• The salary range is $116,762 -$137,367 annually (pay grade M2).