Foreperson, Vehicle Maintenance

City of Brampton; Brampton; Hybrid; CAD 91,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Brampton is seeking a Foreperson, Vehicle Maintenance to supervise daily operations at the Transit Clark Facility. You will manage staff, ensure safety, maintain records, and coordinate parts procurement to keep buses compliant and running.

The role requires minimum high school diploma and 2 years in vehicle maintenance; heavy-duty experience and leadership in a unionized setting are preferred. This is a full-time on-site position.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in vehicle maintenance environment.
• Heavy duty vehicles preferred.
• 2 years as team lead or supervisor in a unionized environment preferred.
• Good knowledge of automotive and heavy truck parts.
• Proficient in SOP documentation in English.
• Knowledge of WHMIS or safety regulations an asset.
• Proficient with PC and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision of vehicle maintenance staff and equipment.
• Ensure accurate record keeping and reporting of inspections and indicators.
• Provide leadership by creating SOPs, schedules and procurement coordination.
• Recommend changes to on-site procedures for regulatory and safety needs.
• Share information with Supervisor; assist with budget, RFQs and RFPls; respond to stakeholders.

Skills

SOPs in English

Health & Safety

Microsoft Office

PC skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Foreperson, Vehicle Maintenance - Job Details

Job Title: Foreperson, Vehicle Maintenance

Posting Start Date: 9/2/26

Job Opening Number:107108/200
Job Requisition Number: 512
Number of Positions: 2
Job Type: Management and Administration
Job Code:000059
Department: Transit
Division: Transit Operations
Hiring Salary Range: $90,670.00 - $102,004.00 per annum
Job Grade: 005
Job Status and Duration:Full Time (FT), Regular (R), vacancy
Hours of Work: 40 Hour work week
Location: Transit Clark Facility
Posting Date: 09/02/2026
Closing Date: 09/16/2026

Notice to Internal Applicants: To ensure your application is processed as internal, please submit your application using your City of Brampton work email address.

External and internal applicants are now being considered.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Vehicle Maintenance this position coordinates the day-to-day activity of various disciplines to ensure all buses are safe, operational and clean, and that they meet Corporate and regulatory standards.

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Provide daily supervisionof vehicle maintenance staff and equipment. Is readily available to answer staff questions, provide on-the-job training and clear instructions. Motivate staff, mediate and investigate root causes to resolve conflicts. Accountable for scheduling and coordination of staff activities to ensure efficient operation while holding staff accountable, meeting standards and in full compliance of regulations.
• Ensure accurate record keeping and reportingof a wide range of performance indicators. Ensures completion and submission of Ministry of Transportation Inspections, Drive Clean program, follow-up and report on Joint Health and Safety inspections and issues, accident damage, warranty, manufacturer recalls, Transport Canada recalls and WSIB forms.
• Provide leadershipby creating programs, schedules and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for staff. Ensure SOPs and equipment are up-to-date to maximize productivity without compromising standards and safety. Engage the services of outside suppliers to purchase just-in-time repair parts and to perform services. Oversee the inventory of spare parts through a stockroom with a perpetual inventory and procurement.
• Recommend changes in on-site procedures to respond to regulatory changes (i.e. safety) and to meet customer service expectations. Identify training and development needs of the team, and inform Supervisor.
• Share information with Supervisor and others regularly. Assist with budget preparation and setting financial controls. Represent function at meetings and as required on committees. Provide information for RFQs and RFPs. Respond to questions from internal and external stakeholders

SELECTION CRITERIA:

EDUCATION:

• Minimum high school (Grade 12) diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years experience in a Vehicle Maintenance environment, Heavy Duty Vehicles preferred, with 2 years experience as a team lead or supervisor in a unionized environment preferred.

OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS:

• Good working knowledge of automotive and heavy truck parts
• Ability to understand and document procedures (SOPs) in English language
• Knowledge of Health & Safety (i.e. WHMIS) regulations and other applicable legislation an asset (i.e. Highway Traffic Act)
• Ability to use PC, Microsoft Office

Additional Information

Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

## **Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

As part of the corporation’s Modernizing Job Evaluation project, this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation. Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available.

The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

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