Maintenance Manager – Organics & Fleet

GFL - Sewer Technologies Division; Delta; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits plan

Retirement saving options

Orthodontic and vision coverage

Life Insurance

Competitive wage

Job summary

GFL - Sewer Technologies Division in Delta, BC is seeking a Fleet Manager to lead maintenance teams and drive safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance on-site. The role combines hands-on leadership with financial oversight and inventory control across heavy equipment and processing machinery.

You will implement preventive maintenance programs, ensure CVSE compliance, and foster ongoing team development and skill progression while tracking KPIs like cost per operating hour and P&L

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading maintenance teams across heavy equipment and processing machinery.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and P&L.
• Hands-on lead/supervisor with passion for on-the-job training.
• Commitment to WorkSafeBC and corporate safety frameworks.
• Proficiency with CMMS or modern Fleet Management Systems.
• Knowledge of BC CVSE compliance standards.
• Experience managing parts inventory and inventory controls.
• Trade certification: Red Seal Journeyperson in related trades.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and train maintenance technicians on the shop floor to elevate safety and execution.
• Lead safety culture and ensure compliance with WorkSafeBC and PPE requirements.
• Manage maintenance financial performance, labor hours, parts, and PM logs.
• Direct inventory procurement and maintain audit-ready records for SKUs.
• Establish and enforce preventive maintenance schedules across equipment.
• Enforce pre/post-trip inspections on vehicles and assets per CVSE.
• Develop training plans for career growth and safe work habits.
• Track KPIs such as cost per operating hour and related metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Mentorship

Safety culture

CMMS proficiency

CVSE compliance

Inventory management

P&L management

Education

Red Seal / Journeyperson

Tools

CMMS

Fleet management systems

Job description

What's In It For You

• Benefits: Competitive benefits plan, including Retirement Saving Options, for future financial security.
• Prioritized orthodontic and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance.
• Competitive wage.

Key Responsibilities

• Hands-on Mentorship & Leadership: Actively coach, mentor, and train maintenance technicians through hands-on, on-the-job training - getting into the work directly with the team on the shop floor to elevate technical execution and safety standards.
• Unwavering Commitment to Safety: Lead by example to build and enforce a safety-first culture across all maintenance and shop operations. Ensure full compliance with WorkSafeBC rules, GFL corporate safety protocols, PPE requirements, and safe work procedures (SWPs) to minimize incident rates.
• Fleet & P&L Management: Manage maintenance financial performance to target budgets. Ensure 100% of labor hours, parts, and preventative maintenance (PM) logs are accurately accounted for and tracked within GFL's fleet management software.
• Inventory & SKU Compliance: Perform routine inventory counts, direct parts procurement using approved SKU channels, and maintain audit-ready records to maximize inventory accuracy and control site operating costs.
• Asset & Facility PM Schedules: Review, establish, and strictly enforce preventative maintenance schedules across all heavy equipment (yellow iron), specialized organics processing machinery, and site infrastructure to minimize cost per operating hour and prevent safety hazards.
• Compliance & Inspections: Drive a culture of accountability by establishing and enforcing mandatory pre/post-trip inspection protocols on all vehicles and mobile assets in compliance with provincial safety standards (CVSE) and corporate fleet policies.
• Facilities Maintenance & Cleanliness: Establish standardized operating procedures (SOPs) for ongoing facility upkeep, site cleanliness, and equipment hygiene across the Delta site to maintain a safe, hazard-free working environment.
• Team Development: Build and execute structured technical training plans to ensure long-term career growth, skill progression, and safe working habits for all maintenance personnel.
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Success in this role will be directly measured by the following core fleet and operational metrics such as Cost Per Operating Hour, P&L Budget Management, Adherence with SKU Compliance, Preventative Maintenance Compliance and Quality, and Incident Rates.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading maintenance teams across heavy equipment (yellow iron), specialized industrial processing machinery, and heavy-duty commercial truck fleets.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing maintenance budgets, tracking cost per operating hour, and controlling operational P&Ls.
• Strong background as a working lead, shop supervisor, or lead technician with a passion for hands-on, on-the-job training.
• Deep commitment to occupational health and safety regulations (WorkSafeBC) and corporate safety frameworks.
• Proficiency with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) or modern Fleet Management Systems for tracking parts, labor, and work orders with high SKU compliance.
• Solid understanding of BC Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement (CVSE) compliance standards and corporate fleet management frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to manage parts inventory, establish facility SOPs, and foster a strong safety culture on the shop floor.
• Trade Certification: Red Seal / Journeyperson credential as a Heavy Equipment Technician, Commercial Transport Technician, Automotive Technician, Industrial Mechanic (Millwright), or similar trade background with high mechanical aptitude preferred.

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Job ID

R39336

Job Profile

Fleet Manager

Job Country

Canada