Maintenance of Rolling Stock Manager

Transdev Canada; Brampton; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range $115k-$145k CAD/yr

Comprehensive compensation package

Positive work environment

Career advancement across NorthAmerica

Positive social impact with mobility

Diversity and employee development

Job summary

Transdev Canada is hiring a Maintenance of Rolling Stock Manager for the Brampton, Ontario location. The role oversees preventive, corrective, and custodial maintenance of rolling stock used in the Greater Toronto Area, with a focus on the Hazel McCallion Line.

You will plan, oversee, and be accountable for day-to-day LRV maintenance, lead a team of supervisors and technicians in a safety-critical, 24/7 environment, and ensure compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary technical program completed; focus on electrical or mechanical tech.
• Proven leadership in safety-critical environments.
• Experience in lifecycle management and asset maintenance planning.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance methodology and work order systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan, oversee, and be accountable for day-to-day management of LRV maintenance, cleaning and service delivery.
• Oversee stores/warehouse technicians.
• Lead safety-first culture and participate in safety initiatives.
• Build and support a high-performing team and cross-functional partnerships.
• Monitor progress, incidents, delays and exceptional occurrences.
• Audit and supervise subcontracted personnel as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Lifecycle management

Maintenance methodology

Work order systems

Electrical/mechanical/HVAC (LRV)

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

JHSC certification (prospective)

Education

Post-secondary technical program

Electrical or mechanical technologies background

Tools

None

Job description

Transdev Canada is hiring a Maintenance of Rolling Stock Manager for our Brampton, Ontario location

Maintenance of Rolling Stock Manager will be supported by the Transdev Canada Rail Team to oversee, manage, and to be accountable for, the planning and realization of preventive, corrective, as well as custodial maintenance of the Rolling Stock for a Light Rail Operation in the Greater Toronto Area, with a focus on the Hazel McCallion Line.

Your role

• Plan, oversee, and be accountable for the day-to-day management of the LRV maintenance, cleaning and service delivery to achieve reliable service, corporate objectives, and KPI’s, including management of a team of supervisors and technicians in a safety critical 24/7 environment.
• Oversee the stores/warehouse technician(s).
• Be a leader of Transdev’s safety first culture, including committing to participate in corporate safety initiatives and compliance with applicable technical, safety, and compliance standards.
• Build, develop, and support a high-performing team, creating an environment where people can thrive while delivering operational excellence.
• Foster strong cross-functional partnerships to align goals, improve collaboration, and deliver successful outcomes for employees, customers, and the business.
• Monitor and report progress, performance, incidents, delays and exceptional occurrences.
• Schedule, audit, supervise, and monitor subcontracted personnel as needed to accomplish tasks
• Ensure effective audit and performance management mechanisms are established and undertake regular audits of LRT maintenance and vehicle cleaning.
• Participate and support Testing and Commissioning activities as required
• Contribute to contractual compliance, problem‑solving, and renegotiating within your scope.
• Undertake technical inspections and approval of new and existing vehicles to ensure that required quality standards are effectively achieved.
• Treat employees and customers with respect and dignity and ensuring the needs of employees and customers are accommodated in accordance with the OHRC.
• Ensure that all records and reports are stored to the required standard and communicated to within the engineering department as necessary.
• May be required to be a certified member of the JHSC for the OMSF.

The perks

• Annual salary range of $115,000-$145,000 per year
• A comprehensive compensation package
• A positive work environment
• 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

• You have completed a post - secondary technical program at a community college level. Preferred background in an electrical or mechanical technologies.
• You are an experienced people leader who can build and motivate a team
• You possess knowledge of the principles of lifecycle management and organisational and change management
• You have a strong background in maintenance methodology and work order system management
• You possess knowledge in electrical, mechanical, electronic, hydraulics, pneumatics and HVAC on light rail vehicles
• You are fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• You possess basic Microsoft Office and computer skills
• You may become a certified as a member of the JHSC for the organization
• You possess knowledge in electrical, mechanical, electronic, hydraulics, pneumatics and HVAC on light rail vehicles

Work Experience Qualifications

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Essential: Proven knowledge and experience of working in a complex safety-critical environment, preferably in the rail industry, with at least ten years of experience preferred
• Work experience in an environment where rail vehicle components, vehicle bodies, inspections, cleaning and service delivery occur on regular intervals
• Experience of direct and contract maintenance environments
• Proven ability in successful preparation and delivery of asset management plans
• Good working knowledge of the design and development of assurance processes
• Producing budgets, applying risk management techniques to achieve key success criteria

Preferred Skills

• A demonstrated ability to supervise multi-disciplinary activities within your work group
• Ability to rapidly acquire comprehensive knowledge and understanding to achieve corporate objectives as they pertain to employees and customers and contractual obligations.
• Assisting with budgets, maintenance and asset preservation plans in order to achieve key success criteria
• Possess excellent interpersonal, communication and decision‑making skills
• Must be willing and able to work in all weather and support a 24‑hour 7 day per week work schedule in some circumstances
• Assist with supporting, generating and executing Key Performance Indicators within your area of responsibility

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?

Transdev is committed to provide accommodation for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request of the internal or external applicant. If you require an accommodation, please notify Human Resources directly to make appropriate arrangements when contacted for an interview. Transdev’s Applicant Tracking System uses AI‑assisted tools during the initial application and early screening stage. This job posting is to fill a current vacancy.