Maintenance Manager in Fort McMurray!

Transde; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Northern Alberta projects

Career advancement

Sustainable mobility impact

Diversity & development

Job summary

Transdev Canada, Fort McMurray-based, is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee fleet and facilities maintenance ensuring safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance. You will lead a team of mechanics and supervisory staff, manage budgets, and coordinate with vendors to optimize maintenance workflows.

The role emphasizes preventive and predictive maintenance programs, CMMS utilization, and collaboration across Operations, Health & Safety, and Quality teams to drive continuous improvement

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of progressive maintenance experience in 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 knowledge and repair.
• Budget management and cost control experience.
• Health and safety compliance knowledge.
• Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).
• Capital projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fleet and facilities maintenance to ensure reliability and safety.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations and CVIP standards.
• Maintain maintenance records, regulatory documentation and reporting tools.
• Coordinate repairs, parts procurement, and vendor management.
• Support cost control through lifecycle planning and budgeting.
• Lead frontline supervisors and maintenance teams.
• Review work orders and team performance for timely data entry and reporting.
• Participate in weekly or daily client, GM, and regional calls.

Skills

Maintenance management

Supervisory experience

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

Budget management

Health and safety

CMMS

Capital projects

Team leadership

Problem solving

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Transdev Canada is hiring a Maintenance Manager in Fort McMurray!

The Maintenance Manager oversees all aspects of fleet maintenance, ensuring that vehicles and equipment are in optimal condition to support safe and reliable operations. This role requires a deep understanding of vehicle maintenance and a commitment to operational efficiency. The role will include:

• 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.
• 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.