Manager, Fleet Assets & Maintenance

Recruiting In Motion - Eastern Ontario; Saint John; On-site; CAD 166,574 - 180,455; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Bonus program

Retirement savings support

Job summary

Recruiting In Motion - Eastern Ontario is seeking a Manager, Fleet Assets & Maintenance to oversee fleet asset strategy and maintenance planning in New Brunswick. This key leadership role entails managing a multi-million dollar budget and a team of maintenance planners.

The ideal candidate should have 10+ years in asset management and be ready for future senior leadership opportunities. The position offers a competitive salary range of $120,000 to $130,000 plus bonuses and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in asset management or related operational leadership roles.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing teams in transportation or logistics.
• Experience in managing maintenance budgets and operational P&L responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the organization's fleet asset management strategy.
• Oversee the lifecycle of fleet assets including acquisition and maintenance.
• Manage a maintenance budget exceeding $2M.

Skills

Asset management

Fleet management

Leadership

Analytical mindset

Vendor management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Commerce, Business, Operations, or a related field

Job description

Position ID # 35427

Position: Manager, Fleet Assets & Maintenance

Location: New Brunswick (On-Site)

Work Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary Range: $120,000 – $130,000 base + quarterly bonus

Relocation Assistance Available

About Our Client: Our client is a leading transportation and logistics organization operating across Eastern Canada and the Northeastern United States. With a large and diverse fleet, they are recognized for their commitment to operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.

As part of their continued growth, they are seeking an Asset & Maintenance Manager to lead fleet asset strategy, maintenance planning, and lifecycle management. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an analytical and commercially minded operations professional who is passionate about maximizing asset performance and driving long-term value.

The successful candidate will oversee a team of maintenance planners and schedulers, manage a multi‑million‑dollar maintenance and capital budget, and play a key role in shaping the future asset strategy of the organization. This role offers a clear pathway toward future senior leadership opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the organization's fleet asset management strategy, including lifecycle planning, capital investments, and asset optimization initiatives.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of fleet assets, including acquisition, maintenance, leasing, rebuild programs, utilization management, and disposal.
• Manage a maintenance and capital budget exceeding $2M, leveraging data and KPIs to drive cost savings, operational efficiency, and informed decision-making.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of maintenance planners and schedulers while fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor key performance metrics including cost per mile, maintenance spend, asset utilization, capital efficiency, and fleet reliability.
• Manage relationships with vendors, maintenance providers, leasing partners, and internal stakeholders to maximize asset performance and operational effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations, safety standards, and company policies while championing best practices across fleet operations.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in asset management, fleet management, maintenance management, or related operational leadership roles.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing teams within transportation, logistics, fleet, industrial, energy, or related environments.
• Experience managing maintenance budgets, capital expenditures, and operational P&L responsibilities.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to leverage operational data and KPIs to drive decision‑making.
• Strong negotiation, vendor management, and stakeholder relationship skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the executive presence to effectively engage senior leadership teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Commerce, Business, Operations, or a related field.
• Willingness to relocate to or reside in New Brunswick.

Nice‑to‑Have Qualifications

• Experience within the trucking, transportation, fleet, oil & gas, or heavy equipment industries.
• Exposure to transportation maintenance management systems (TMT experience considered a strong asset).
• Experience leading fleet lifecycle planning and asset replacement strategies.
• Bilingualism (English/French).

Benefits

• High‑impact leadership role with significant influence on operational performance and asset strategy.
• Clear succession path toward future Director‑level leadership opportunities.
• Ownership of a substantial maintenance and capital budget.
• Opportunity to work for a stable, growing organization with a strong reputation and long‑term investment in its people.
• Competitive compensation package, bonus program, benefits, retirement savings support, and relocation assistance.