Manager, Fleet & Assets Ottawa

Transdev Ontario Manitoba; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-modal transportation operator in Ottawa is seeking a Fleet & Assets Manager. This role involves overseeing vehicle maintenance, negotiating with vendors, and managing a team of mechanics. Candidates should have substantial experience in fleet management and strong leadership skills. The company offers competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development, all within a supportive and innovative environment.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Complimentary uniforms

Comprehensive benefit package

Three weeks vacation

$750 tool allowance annually

$200 boot allowance annually

$150 clothing allowance for company-branded personal wear

Qualifications

• 5-7 years' experience in a similar role.
• 310T or combined 310S/310T licence is preferred.
• Experience working in a management capacity.
• Knowledge of purchasing policies.
• Valid minimum Ontario G class driver’s licence with a clean driver abstract.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement and assess divisional vehicles.
• Negotiate with vendors for parts and services.
• Ensure maintenance of company vehicles meets established standards.
• Analyze key performance indicators related to fleet services.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Organisational competencies

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

University or college education or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position Overview

Transdev Ontario is currently recruiting for a Fleet & Assets Manager for our Ottawa location. Reporting directly to the Director, Fleet & Assets, the Fleet & Assets Manager is responsible for a wide spectrum of responsibilities dealing with company vehicles and maintenance facilities and must be able to multitask with ease and proficiency. Transdev Ontario is a multi-modal operator with services in Student Transportation, Non-Emergency Medical Transport, Transit and Commercial Passenger Services and operates under the following brands in the Ottawa region: Voyago and Priority Patient Transfer Services.

Primary Responsibilities

• Procurement
• Assesses divisional vehicles for replacement
• Negotiates parts/fluids/tools/services with vendors & manufacturers
• Performs vendor visits/reviews
• Optimise use of fleet assets throughout the lifecycle
• Establish and maintain best practice service standards, policies and procedures
• Maintenance: Ensures maintenance of company vehicles in accordance with established standards and policies
• Reviews all maintenance schedules on an annual basis
• Obtains estimates, issue work order, purchase order or insurance work order
• Coordinates all shop maintenance outsourcing and outside garage work
• Coordinates vehicle repairs; liaise with insurance
• Obtains vehicle/component warranties
• Responsible for overseeing Fleet Services' garage locations and physical facilities
• Financial: Collect, analyse and present key performance indicators related to fleet services to management and operations
• Inventory management
• Responsible for Fleet Services' cost‑centre budgets and actual results
• Leadership: Accountable for a team of licensed mechanics and administrative support staff

By joining the Fleet & Assets team, you'll find:

• We offer competitive wages
• We provide complimentary uniforms and laundering of them
• We offer a comprehensive benefit package
• We offer three weeks vacation
• We offer a $750 tool allowance annually
• We offer a $200 boot allowance annually
• We offer a $150 clothing allowance for company‑branded personal wear

Requirements

Knowledge & Skill Requirements:

• Completion of a university or college education or equivalent
• 5-7 years' experience in a similar role
• 310T or combined 310S/310T licence is preferred
• Experience working in a management capacity
• Computer literate in MS Office
• Analytical skills for evaluating shop operation processes
• Familiar with Health & Safety Act and National Safety Code
• Knowledge of purchasing policies
• Clean criminal record check
• Valid minimum Ontario G class driver’s licence with a clean driver abstract
• You have ODP certification with A/C experience or are willing to obtain
• You have experience and/or working knowledge of light‑duty diesel repair, as well as gasoline
• You have superior written and verbal communication skills and sound organisational competencies
• You demonstrate leadership, problem‑solving, and team‑building skills

Benefits

The Perks:

• We offer assistance in professional development – paid vendor and OEM training programs
• Paid time for online training
• Social perks like BBQs and holiday lunches
• We offer comprehensive benefits packages for full‑time employees with an employee and family assistance program, a great company perks program and an employee referral bonus for all staff
• We are an award‑winning company
• As a subsidiary of Transdev, we provide opportunities for a rewarding career with a growing, global transportation provider
• We focus on innovation and sustainable environmental initiatives
• We support the development, work‑life balance and well‑being of our employees
• We build a supportive corporate culture that encourages diversity and enables our people to flourish
• We enable our employees to have a positive social impact by deploying sustainable mobility solutions
• We offer our employees opportunities to build their own experience within a local, global group

Sounds interesting? Apply today!

Transdev Ontario is committed to providing 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 due to a disability for an interview, please notify Human Resources directly to make appropriate arrangements when contacted for an interview. We thank all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.