Maintenance Manager in Fort McMurray!

Transdev Canada; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation

Insurance

Career growth

Diversity & development

Job summary

Transdev Canada in Fort McMurray is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance of our fleet and facilities. You will ensure regulatory compliance, implement preventive and predictive programs, and drive cost-efficient maintenance performance across projects.

You will manage a team of supervisors and mechanics, maintain records and reporting, participate in client and regional calls, and uphold a strong safety culture while pursuing continuous improvement and high reliability.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of progressive maintenance experience in industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure fleet compliance with government regulations and CVIP standards.
• Manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs across required intervals.
• Maintain maintenance records, regulatory documentation, and reporting tools.
• Coordinate repairs, parts procurement, and vendor management.
• Support cost control through lifecycle planning and budget adherence.
• Ensure roadworthiness and minimize service-impacting breakdowns.
• Lead frontline supervisors and teams of mechanics.
• Ensure accurate data entry, client reporting, and operations support via work orders and performance reviews.
• Attend weekly or daily client, GM, and regional calls as required.
• Promote safe work culture and manage employee relations and incident reporting.
• Ensure staff maintain current certifications and training.
• Comply with regulatory, company, and environmental requirements.
• Review purchase orders and invoice variances timely.
• Ensure vehicles servicing all project contracts meet client requirements.
• Oversee maintenance of leased facilities with property condition monitoring.
• Maintain oversight of operational costs and budget compliance.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

Team supervision

Budget management

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Continuous improvement

Communication skills

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Transdev Canada is hiring a Maintenance Manager in Fort McMurray!

Your role

Role

• Ensure fleet compliance with government regulations, including 30-day inspections and CVIP standards.
• Manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs in alignment with required intervals and company standards.
• Maintain maintenance records, regulatory documentation, and reporting tools.
• Coordinate repairs, parts procurement, and vendor management.
• Support cost control through lifecycle planning, maintenance efficiency, and budget adherence.
• Ensure roadworthiness and minimize service-impacting breakdowns.
• Lead and manage frontline supervisors and team of mechanics.
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry, client reporting, and operations support, through close review of work orders and team performance.
• Attend and actively participate in weekly or daily client, GM, and regional calls as required.
• Promote and maintain a safe work culture, including employee relations, equipment/tool condition, incident reporting, and near-miss reporting.
• Ensure all maintenance staff maintain current certifications and receive required training for equipment, vehicles, repair processes, and diagnostics.
• Comply with all regulatory, company, and lessor environmental requirements.
• Ensure timely review of purchase orders and invoice variances as required.
• Ensure vehicles servicing all project contracts meet client-specific requirements.
• Oversee proper care, maintenance, and repair of leased facilities per lease agreements, including property condition monitoring, repair coordination, and compliance to protect company assets and mitigate liability.
• Maintain oversight of operational costs and budget compliance, ensuring all maintenance activities are cost-effective while supporting service delivery.

The perks

• A comprehensive compensation package that includes paid holidays, vacation, and insurance.
• A growing operation with exciting upcoming projects in Northern Alberta.
• Career advancement opportunities due to a strong presence across North America.
• The ability to have a positive social impact by operating sustainable mobility solutions.
• Join a Group committed to encouraging diversity and employee development!

Your profile

• 5 to 10 years of progressive maintenance experience in a manufacturing, industrial, warehouse, transportation, facilities, or related environment.
• 2 to 5 years of supervisory or management experience leading maintenance teams, contractors, or technical staff.
• Proven experience with:
• Preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Equipment troubleshooting and repair
• Budget management and cost control
• Health and safety compliance
• CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)
• Capital projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop a high-performing maintenance team.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with a proactive approach to equipment reliability and downtime prevention.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships across the organization.
• Hands-on, team-oriented leadership style with a strong focus on accountability and employee engagement.
• Results-driven, with a focus on safety, reliability, customer service, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively across Operations, Health & Safety, Quality, and other teams.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to respond to changing operational needs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change and implement process improvements.

Your location

• This is a full-time, non-unionized, permanent position.
• Must be a local resident or currently residing in the area to be considered for this position.
• This is a Monday to Friday role with consistent work hours.

Join an international Group strongly rooted in the communities

Transdev is an international leader in mobility at the service of communities. We design and operate public transport networks - buses, coaches, trams, trains, shared bikes, ferries, and more - to empower freedom to move everyday thanks to safe, reliable and innovative solutions that serve the common good.

Because we are people serving people, our 100,000 employees have a positive impact on people and society. It is by taking care of them that we empower people to move forward.

In March 2023, Transdev Canada expanded its reach in western Canada by acquiring First Transit. By joining forces, Transdev Canada is now the largest multi-modal privately owned transportation company in Canada.

And what about you? What drives you?