Project Manager- Maintenance Operations & Fleet Services

Durham Region (The Regional Municipality of Durham); Whitby; On-site; CAD 105,411 - 131,764; Full time

Job summary

A regional municipality in Canada is seeking a Project Manager to oversee maintenance operations. The role involves coordinating tenders, supervising staff, and liaising with various stakeholders while ensuring compliance with regional policies. Candidates must possess a three-year post-secondary diploma in engineering, along with relevant certifications and extensive experience in maintenance activities. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential, as well as a valid Ontario Class G Driver's Licence.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer status in Ontario in good standing.
• Several years of supervisory experience in Maintenance Operations.
• Extensive specification writing and contract law experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate major tenders and contracts.
• Supervise and coach assigned staff.
• Prepare Committee/Council reports and recommendations.

Skills

Extensive work-related experience with maintenance activities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Leadership and conflict resolution skills

Experience in advancing equity through inclusive leadership

Education

Three-year post-secondary diploma in engineering or related field

Professional Engineer or Certified Engineering Technologist/C. Tech status

Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Municipal Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office software

PeopleSoft FIMS and HCM

Geotab

IBM Maximo software

Job description

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

The Region of Durham is committed to employment equity and is actively implementing measures to build and sustain an inclusive, barrier‑free workplace that is reflective of the diverse residents it serves. We welcome applications from Indigenous Peoples, people from racialized communities, women, persons who live with disabilities, people from 2SLGBTQI+ communities and people with diverse identities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process to applicants who live with disabilities.

Project Manager

Reporting to the Manager of Maintenance Operations and Fleet Services, the successful applicant will be the primary technical support to the Manager and all 5 District Maintenance Operations Depots including the Fleet Services and Training divisions.

The incumbent will:

• Oversee and coordinate all major tenders, registries and contracts for the Maintenance Operations division
• Oversee the utility locate program for the Region's Maintenance Operations division and act as the Region's representative and contact for ON1Call agreements and reporting
• Research and develop forward thinking strategies for the advancement of new software and technologies to promote efficiencies, use of alternative fuels and increased recycled materials in various construction and maintenance activities
• Standardize procedures and processes for contract administration and specifications
• Supervise, develop and coach assigned staff
• Assist in the development, validation and coordination of the 10-year Capital Budget Forecasts and Operating budgets
• Identify and monitor funding requirements, schedules and financial feasibility of projects
• Present information and answer questions at public meetings, committees, media, etc.
• Respond to inquiries and resolve concerns from the public and outside stakeholders with solutions which comply with Regional Policies
• Prepare Committee/Council reports and recommendations
• Liaise with other divisions, departments and outside agencies
• Seek improvements in services, revise programs and recommend changes in policies
• Interact with management and union representatives to ensure efficient and effective operations

The successful applicant will possess:

• A three‑year post‑secondary diploma in a related engineering discipline with additional certificates and advanced training in public works administration and municipal maintenance operations or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Professional Engineer and/or Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T) or Certified Entineering Technician (C. Tech) status in the Province of Ontario in good standing
• Extensive work‑related experience with procedures, programs and policies associated with maintenance activities pertaining to roads, bridges, water, storm and sewage systems, fleet services, utility locates, motor vehicle operator program and Ministry of Transportation driver licensing programs
• Extensive specification writing, contract law and procurement experience
• Several years of work‑related experience in Maintenance Operations and/or Construction fields in a supervisory role, responsible for employee/labour relations
• Knowledge and understanding of MTO Traffic and Design Manual, maintenance operations quality and performance standards, Provincial maintenance standards, Plumbing Codes, Union Contracts, Design Guidelines, Region of Durham Water and Sewer By‑Laws, Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Ontario Provincial Standards, Construction Lien Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office software, PeopleSoft FIMS and HCM, Geotab, Workforce and IBM Maximo software applications.
• Experience in advancing equity through inclusive leadership and policy development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, leadership, public relations, influential, interpersonal, problem solving, conflict resolution, management and organizational skills
• A valid Ontario Class G Driver's Licence
• A Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is considered an asset.
• A Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc) in Civil or Municipal Engineering would be an asset.

Management & Exempt Salary Grade 6

Salary: $105,411 to $131,764 per annum

Conditions of Employment

All applicants are expected to comply with the Region of Durham's Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct Policies throughout the recruitment process. Proof of education, qualifications and any other job bona fide requirements will be required prior to start date. A current Driver's Abstract will also be required.

External Application Process

Come find a home where exciting and rewarding careers are balanced with your lifestyle. We thank all applicants; however, only those being considered will be contacted. Please apply online (www.durham.ca) no later than midnight (Eastern Standard Time) on April 7, 2026. The Region of Durham is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity and you require accommodation, or if this information is required in an accessible format, please contact us at: [e-mail] and a Recruiter will provide appropriate assistance pursuant to the Region's Accommodation and Accessibility policies. Please note that resumes should not be sent to [e-mail].