General Manager, Maintenance

Alstom; Toronto; On-site; CAD 220,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom is seeking a General Manager for Maintenance to lead the maintenance team for GO Transit and UP Express Fleet in Toronto. This role includes overseeing operational efficiency, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and driving continuous improvements. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of management experience in a manufacturing or maintenance environment with a strong foundation in railroad operating regulations.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in management in manufacturing or maintenance.
• Strong working knowledge of railroad operating rules and regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively across various levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage Maintenance team for GO Transit and UP Express Fleet.
• Ensure safe, prompt, and courteous service to clients.
• Oversee activities related to train maintenance performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Change Management

Education

C.R.O.R Qualified

Locomotive Engineer qualification

10 or more years of management experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Req ID: 485758

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Purpose of the job:

Based in Toronto, Ontario, the primary purpose of the General Manager (GM) would be to be the single point of contact between GO Transit and Department Managers for Maintenance issues and support cooperative initiatives between Operations, Maintenance and GO Transit. The GM would also be responsible for driving continuous improvement and efficiencies into the maintenance operation, throughout all departments as we continue to make it as seamless and cost-effective as possible as we continue to move toward 15-minute service on all rail corridors.

Job Location:

Etobicoke, Ontario

Reports directly to:

Head of Ontario- Services

Main Responsibilities:

• Directly manages the Maintenance team – for GO Transit and UP Express Fleet. Oversees a team of approximately 750 employees.
• Oversee all activities to ensure safe, prompt, and courteous service to GO’s clients in accordance with corporate policies, practices, government regulations, Canadian Rail Operating Rules and special instructions.
• Oversee all train maintenance performance reports and the interface with host railways rail traffic control centers as well as railway operating officers to ensure coordination and daily performance of train operations and to immediately respond and correct deviations to the operating plan relevant to train maintenance issues.
• Ensures that a training/refresher program is developed and inplace to upgrade andor maintain high level of competence maintenance teams.
• Ensures operational audits are conducted on the train service and the maintenance crews. Ensures that all train or workshop-related incidents are properly reported and investigated with appropriate action taken to prevent a recurrence with a full report to the Head of Ontario.
• Supervise, monitor, and coordinate the work activities of the management team.
• Maintain current knowledge of interpreting and applying pertinent rules, regulations, policies, and procedures set forth by ALSTOM Transport, the customer, or outside agencies.
• Maintains proper records of financial performance.
• Designs and implements new policies and procedures as required.
• Confirms the preparation of financial and administrative reports.
• Control expenditures in accordance with budgeted amounts.
• Proven leadership and successful communication skills.
• Participates in the performance evaluation and succession planning of personnel.
• Supervises personnel to obtain maximum efficiency while applying, within the facility the company’s policies and procedures.
• Act as liaison between site and corporation.
  
  

Education / Experience:

• C.R.O.R Qualified
• 10 or more years of management responsibility in a manufacturing or maintenance environment.
• Strong working knowledge of railroad operating rules and regulations
• Rules Qualification and Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) certification will be considered as an asset.
• Locomotive Engineer qualification is considered an asset.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written skills.
• Must be able to communicate successfully with a variety of disciplines and levels, both internally and externally.
• Knowledge of budgetary requirements and long-range planning.
• Must be able to use sound business judgement and influence people of all levels.
• Strong interpersonal skills for training and coaching activities.
• Working knowledge of MS Office package.
  
  

Competencies & Skills:

• Strong communication skills: collaborative approach, listening, transparency.
• Change management and problem-solving capabilities.
• Structured, independent and hands on working approach.
  
  

Alstom is a global company where our people's vision and values embrace Diversity and Inclusion (D&I). Wherever we operate and across all our businesses, we want to create an inclusive culture in which diversity is welcomed and appreciated. By bringing together people from diverse backgrounds and giving everyone the opportunity to contribute with their knowledge, skills, experiences and perspectives, we also generate value for Alstom and its stakeholders.

Employment at Alstom is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Alstom does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

It is Alstom's policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination and equal opportunity. The Company's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy, as well as its affirmative action obligations, includes the full and complete support of the Company. Because it's just the right thing to do. We hope you think so, too.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Truck Transportation and Railroad Equipment Manufacturing

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