Maintenance Manager

Meridia Recruitment; Brampton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Career advancement

Job summary

Midland Transport, a leading Canadian transportation company, is seeking a Maintenance Manager for its Brampton and Cambridge operations in Ontario. Reporting to the Director, Fleet Maintenance, you will lead maintenance teams, drive reliability, safety, and cost management while implementing best practices across Ontario facilities.

This role requires strong leadership and continuous improvement focus. You will oversee budgets, KPIs, and collaborations with Operations, vendors, and

Qualifications

• Trade certification or technical diploma, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years in fleet maintenance or related environments.
• Proven ability to coach and develop frontline leaders.
• Strong analytical and budgeting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for maintenance ops in Brampton and Cambridge.
• Monitor KPIs and drive improvements in safety, reliability, and cost.
• Collaborate with Operations, vendors, and stakeholders to optimize fleet utilization.
• Oversee maintenance planning, budgeting, and documentation.
• Coach and mentor direct and indirect reports.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Budget management

Team coaching

Communication

Continuous improvement

MS Office

Education

Trade certification/technical diploma

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Manager

Location: Brampton, Ontario

TP-MLT-9361

Midland Transport, a member of the J.D. Irving, Limited group of companies, has become a leader in the transportation industry by delivering superior quality service to its customers. With offerings that include LTL, truckload, courier services, and third-party logistics and brokerage, Midland provides the convenience of one-stop shipping solutions.

In partnership with Meridia Recruitment, Midland Transport is seeking a Maintenance Manager to join their team in Brampton, Ontario.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Director, Fleet Maintenance, the Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading maintenance operations across Midland's Ontario facilities, with direct oversight of the Brampton maintenance operation and leadership support for the Cambridge shop. Working with a Shop Supervisor in Cambridge, you will ensure the safe, reliable, and cost-effective maintenance of Midland's fleet while supporting operational requirements and business objectives.

This role combines people leadership, operational management, and continuous improvement, with accountability for maintenance performance, fleet reliability, safety, efficiency, and cost management. The successful candidate will be a collaborative leader who thrives on developing people, improving processes, and driving measurable results.

Your Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and oversight for Midland's maintenance operations in Brampton and Cambridge, travelling regularly between locations to support operational objectives and team success.
• Monitor, track, and report on key maintenance performance indicators, developing action plans to improve results when targets are not achieved.
• Drive performance in areas including fleet reliability, preventative maintenance compliance, safety, utilization, efficiency, and maintenance cost management.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to ensure equipment availability, support operational requirements, and maximize fleet utilization.
• Coordinate with frontline maintenance leaders to optimize maintenance activities, achieve preventative maintenance compliance goals, and control maintenance costs.
• Support long-term fleet planning initiatives, equipment lifecycle management, and fleet acquisition strategies.
• Support fleet acquisition and disposal activities, including the commissioning of new equipment and coordination of equipment transitions throughout the asset lifecycle.
• Ensure work orders are opened, managed, and closed accurately and on time, maintaining high standards for documentation, coding accuracy, and maintenance reporting.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives and support the implementation of maintenance best practices across Ontario operations.
• Collaborate with maintenance leadership across the organization to identify opportunities for operational improvement and share best practices.
• Lead the implementation of special projects, operational improvements, and organizational change initiatives.
• Develop, coach, and mentor direct and indirect reports while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and professional growth.
• Ensure employees receive the training, onboarding, and ongoing development required to maintain compliance, support career growth, and meet operational standards.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with Operations, vendors, contractors, and key stakeholders.
• Support budget objectives through effective planning, resource allocation, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with all company, regulatory, environmental, and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Trade certification, technical diploma, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 7+ years of experience within fleet maintenance, transportation, trucking, heavy equipment, industrial, or related maintenance environments.
• Previous experience leading maintenance teams, maintenance operations, or multi-site maintenance functions.
• Proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop employees and frontline leaders.
• Strong technical and analytical skills with the ability to use data and performance metrics to drive operational improvements.
• Experience managing preventative maintenance programs and supporting fleet reliability initiatives.
• Strong understanding of maintenance operations, asset utilization, and continuous improvement practices.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organization, and relationship-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience supporting maintenance budgets, operational planning, and cost-management initiatives is considered an asset.

Why Midland?

Midland Transport offers the opportunity to join a respected Canadian transportation leader backed by the strength and stability of the J.D. Irving group of companies.

As Maintenance Manager, you will step into a highly visible leadership role with responsibility for maintenance operations across Ontario. You will have the opportunity to lead talented teams, influence maintenance performance, support operational excellence, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of one of Canada's most established transportation networks.

This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned maintenance professional who is motivated by leadership, continuous improvement, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on operational success.

What they’re Offering:

• Competitive compensation reflective of your experience and expertise.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and wellness benefits.
• Employer-supported retirement savings program.
• Paid vacation and time off.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within the J.D. Irving group of companies.
• The stability of a financially strong organization with a long-term commitment to investing in its people, fleet, facilities, and technology.
• The opportunity to lead multiple maintenance operations and make a measurable impact on organizational performance.