Fleet Supervisor

Halifax Regional Municipality; Halifax; In loco; CAD 79.000 - 97.000; Tempo pieno

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Halifax Regional Municipality seeks a Fleet Supervisor at Ragged Lake Transit Center, Halifax NS. The role leads maintenance, repair, and warranty programs for fleet equipment, balancing workloads and ensuring service levels.

You will supervise apprentices, guide staff in compliance with OH&S and vehicle Acts, and coordinate with Operations. The position requires a NS Trade Certificate, Grade 12, and several years of fleet repair and supervisory experience.

Competenze

• Must possess a valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Must possess a valid NS Trade Certificate in either Truck and Transport (310T) or Automotive (310S).
• Five years’ experience in fleet equipment repair.
• Three years’ supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of OH&S, NS MVA, CMVSA and NS Motor Carrier Act.

Mansioni

• Develop and administer maintenance, repair, and warranty programs for fleet equipment.
• Balance workload and set service level priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Assist staff in scheduling priorities to ensure timely maintenance.
• Direct and monitor staff; address grievances and arbitration as needed.
• Ensure internal equipment and fueling systems are in good working order.
• Provide status updates to Operations and enforce OH&S requirements.
• Ensure vehicles are maintained per relevant acts.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Performance management

Service delivery

Team leadership

OH&S knowledge

Communications

Formazione

Grade 12

NS Trade Certificate (310T/310S)

Driver's license

Strumenti

Computerized work order system

Descrizione del lavoro

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership:

• Responsible for the development and administration of maintenance, repair and warranty programs related to equipment, components and parts
• Balances workload in a rapidly changing environment and sets priorities on the delivery of services and ensures service level standards are met
• Assists support staff in setting work schedule priorities to ensure maintenance and repairs are completed in a timely fashion
• Challenges the status quo and champions new initiatives. Ensures personnel have a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities.

Performance Management:

• Subject matter expert that remains abreast of changes in equipment, diagnostics, components and parts and is able to guide, assist and develop employees
• Responsible for distributing and evaluating the work of apprentices and assisting them in achieving their Class A mechanic license through the completion of development plans and the establishment of performance objectives
• Directs, assigns and monitors the work of staff
• Interprets and applies the collective agreement
• This position is responsible for addressing grievances and may be called upon to participate in the arbitration process.

Service Delivery:

• Responsible for balancing workload and meeting service quota in a rapidly changing environment
• Responsible for ensuring all internal building equipment and equipment associated with fueling of the vehicles is in good working order
• Provides frequent communications to Operations on status of equipment
• Responsible for the administration of obligations under OH&S: conducts inspections, coaches and informs, develops and reviews standard operating procedures, takes action in the event of incidents
• Subject matter expert with respect to Motor Carrier Act, NS Motor Vehicle Act and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Act; responsible for ensuring vehicles are maintained and repaired according to legislation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Completion of grade 12.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Must possess a valid N.S. Trade Certificate in either Truck and Transport (310T) or Automotive (310S)
• Five (5) years’ experience in the repair of equipment in a fleet environment.
• Capable of demonstrating leadership skills and have the ability to organize assigned work.
• Minimum Three (3) years’ experience in a supervisory role.
• Knowledge and understanding of OH&S, NS MVA, CMVSA and NS Motor Carrier Act.

Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:

• Ability to make decisions relative to urgency, importance and public scrutiny
• Ability to work as a team leader or team member in a diverse environment
• Demonstrated organizational, supervisory, and administrative abilities
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills
• Strong oral and verbal skills
• Ability to prioritize and co-ordinate a multitude of tasks
• Must have good background and knowledge of all aspects of fleet operation, covering welding hydraulics, body repair and mechanical repairs.
• Must have a full understanding of Preventative Maintenance processes
• Familiarity with computers and a computerized work order system
• Must be motivated and ready to accept day to day challenges

Security Clearance Requirements:

Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.

Please note:

Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer’s discretion.

COMPETENCIES:

Analytical Thinking; Communications; Customer Service; Managing Change; Networking/Relationship Building; Organization and Planning; Teamwork and Cooperation.

WORK STATUS:

Full-time, Permanent

HOURS OF WORK:

Shift 1 – Position #78611503 – RLTC (40 hours per week)

• Workdays: Wednesday to Saturday
• Shift Times: Wednesday to Friday 10:30pm - 7:30am; Saturday 6:30pm - 7:30am
• Holidays: Required to work holidays

Shift 2 – Position #72283774 – BTC (40 hours per week)

• Workdays: Sunday to Thursday
• Shift Times: 7:00pm - 3:00am
• Holidays: Required to work holidays

Shift 3 – Position #78624106 – RLTC (40 hours per week)

• Workdays: Sunday to Thursday
• Shift Times: 7:00pm - 3:00am
• Holidays: Required to work holidays
• Relief position

SALARY:

The current annual salary for Fleet Supervisors within the NSGEU Local 107 bargaining unit is $87,872. Fleet Supervisors may be eligible for additional compensation to ensure their salary remains at least 5% higher than that of their highest-paid direct report.

Please note that any additional compensation is subject to change, and may be adjusted or discontinued as appropriate, based on changes to reporting structures or other relevant conditions.

WORK LOCATION:

• Ragged Lake Transit Center, 110 Grassy Lake Drive, Halifax, NS, B3S 0E8

CLOSING DATE:

Applications will be received up to 11:59 pm on Sunday, November 22, 2026.

This is a bargaining unit position. External applicants will only be considered if there are no qualifying bargaining unit candidates.

Please note:

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview/ testing will be contacted.

To ensure a fair and equitable hiring process, candidates are expected to complete all parts of the recruitment process, including assessments, assignments, and interviews independently and without the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools or other forms of external assistance. The use of AI to complete any component of the hiring process is not permitted and may result in disqualification from consideration.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as interview or testing) and who require an accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Talent Acquisition Advisor when invited to the assessment process. For more information on our accommodation process please click on the link; Accommodations | Hiring | Employment | Halifax