Regional Manager, Terminal Maintenance

BC Ferries; West Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

BC Ferries is seeking an experienced Regional Manager, Terminal Maintenance at Horseshoe Bay to lead maintenance, reliability, and performance of terminal assets across a diverse operating environment. You will oversee multi-disciplinary teams, manage budgets, and drive proactive maintenance programs using CMMS (Maximo) to ensure safe, reliable operations along coastal British Columbia.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement in a unionized environment, with

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of progressive maintenance and/or project management experience in industrial, marine, infrastructure, facilities, utilities, transportation, or related environments.
• Minimum 2 years in a leadership role with experience managing teams in a unionized workplace.
• Experience overseeing maintenance programs, infrastructure projects, budgets, and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Drive Safe and Reliable Terminal Maintenance Operations: lead planning, development, and execution of preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance programs for terminal assets.
• Lead Maintenance Projects and Asset Management: plan, prioritize, and oversee maintenance initiatives and minor capital projects from planning through completion.
• Build and Lead High-Performing Teams: mentor and develop diverse teams in a unionized environment, ensure safety culture and performance.
• Manage Contractors and Service Delivery: oversee contracted maintenance services, evaluate proposals, negotiate agreements, and monitor performance.
• Drive Maintenance Planning and Continuous Improvement: use CMMS to plan, schedule, and optimize activities; maintain asset histories and metrics.
• Champion Safety, Compliance, and Risk Management: promote safety, conduct risk assessments, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Project management

Budget management

Safety leadership

CMMS (Maximo)

Education

Undergraduate degree in Engineering

Two-year college diploma or equivalent

EGBC Registration

PMP or Maintenance Management certifications are assets

Tools

CMMS (Maximo)

Job description

REGIONALMANAGER,TERMINAL MAINTENANCE

Engineering - Terminal Maintenance division

Horseshoe Bay

We sail to serve and connect the people and the coast of BC.

Every day, hundreds of sailings connect coastal communities, transport millions of passengers, and support the economy of British Columbia. Behind every reliable sailing is an experienced team that ensures our terminals, marine structures, and critical infrastructure are safe, maintained, and ready tooperate.

We'reseeking an experiencedRegional Manager, Terminal Maintenanceto lead the maintenance, reliability, and performance of our terminal assets across a dynamic and diverse operating environment.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a proven maintenance leader who combines technicalexpertise, strategic planning, and people leadership to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient operations.

The Opportunity

As Regional Manager, Terminal Maintenance,you'llplay a pivotal role in ensuring the ongoing reliability and safety of BC Ferries' extensive portfolio of terminal facilities, marine structures, and shore-based infrastructure.From marine structures and bridges to electrical systems, hydraulics, buildings, utilities, and civil infrastructure,you'lloversee complex maintenance programs that directlyimpactthe safe movement of people and goods throughout coastal British Columbia.

The Role

Reporting to the Director, Terminal Maintenanceand supported by theAssistantRegional Manager Terminal Maintenance,you'llprovide leadership for a multidisciplinary team of planners, supervisors, trades professionals, and support staff responsible formaintaininga wide range of terminal assets.

Youcontribute valuethroughkey areas of oversight such as:

DriveSafe and Reliable Terminal Maintenance Operations

• Lead the planning, development, and execution of comprehensive preventative, predictive, and reliability-centred maintenance programs for terminal marine structures, shore facilities, buildings, utilities, and critical infrastructure.

• Ensure terminal assets aremaintainedto support safe, reliable, and efficient operations across the region.

• Develop practical technical solutions to complex maintenance challenges and recommend effective courses of action.

• Respond to operational emergencies and provide leadership during critical maintenance events to minimize service disruptionsincluding responding periodically to after-hours call outs

• Ensure all maintenance activitiescomply withcorporate policies, regulatory requirements, and applicable legislation.

Lead Maintenance Projects and Asset Management

• Plan, prioritize, and oversee maintenance initiatives and minor capital projects from planning through successful completion.

• Manage operating and capital maintenance budgets, ensuring effective forecasting, financial stewardship, and cost control.

• Support long-term asset reliability through proactive maintenance planning and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Balance operational priorities with strategic maintenanceobjectivesto maximize asset performance and lifecycle value.

Build and Lead High-Performing Teams

• Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of supervisors, planners, administrative staff, and skilled trades employees within a unionized environment.

• Recruit, develop, andretainskilled maintenance professionals while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Provide coaching, mentorship, and leadership to supervisors, trades employees, planners, and administrative staff;

• Foster a strong safety culture and positive labour relations within a unionized environment;

• Assign,monitor,and evaluate work to ensure resources are effectivelyutilizedand departmentalobjectivesare achieved.

• Provide performance management, coaching, and employee relations support, including administering the collective agreement and contributing to the collective bargaining process.

Manage Contractors and Service Delivery

• Oversee the procurement and delivery of contracted maintenance servicesin accordance withcorporate procurement and supply chain policies.

• Evaluate contractor proposals, negotiate service agreements, andmonitorcontractor performance to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, andin accordance withcontractual requirements.

• Build andmaintainproductive working relationships with contractors, consultants, and external partners.

Drive Maintenance Planning and Continuous Improvement

• Leverage computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to plan, schedule, monitor, andoptimizemaintenance activities.

• Develop andmaintainaccuratemaintenance records, asset histories, and performance metrics to support data-driven decision-making.

• Identifyopportunities to improve maintenance processes, systems, and operational efficiencies through continuous improvement initiatives.

Champion Safety, Compliance, and Risk Management

• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring maintenance activities are completedin accordance withBC Ferries' safety standards and environmental requirements.

• Conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective action planning to reduce operational risk.

• Coordinate with regulatory agencies, including WorkSafeBC, and ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and training requirements.

• Ensure employees and contractorsmaintainrequired certifications, qualifications, and safe work practices.

What you bring to the team

Education

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering or a related discipline; or

• Successful completion of a two-year community college diploma, technical institute certification, or equivalent (e.g. trades certification)

• Registration with EGBC is considered an asset

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Maintenance Management certifications are considered assets

ProfessionalExperience

• You bring 8-10 years of progressive maintenance and/or project management experience in industrial, marine, infrastructure, facilities, utilities, transportation, or related environments

• You bring a minimum of 2 years in a leadership role with experience managing teams in a unionized workplace

• Experience overseeing maintenance programs, infrastructure projects, budgets, and contractors

Knowledge & Competencies

• Maintenance and asset managementexpertiseacross multiple disciplines

• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder relationship-building abilities

• Proven project and budget management experience

• Strong organizational and problem-solving capabilities

• Experience using CMSS platforms, preferably Maximo

What we offer

This is a regular full-time position.While the target salary for the role is up to $156,800.00 per annum, consideration will be given to the successful candidate’s competencies, including but not limited to experience, education, and performance related to this role.

Taking care of our employees is a top priority for us, and to do that, we offer benefits that help you stay healthy in all ways. Some of our great benefits include:

• Career development and learning opportunities

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

• Defined benefit Public Service Pension Plan

• Minimum four weeks’ vacation

• Wellness programs and employee discounts

• Compressed Monday to Thursday work week

• Maternity leavetop-up

Join us!

We sail to serve and connect the people and the coast of BC

At BC Ferries, our people are at the heart of delivering safe and reliable service along 1,600 km of coastline. Every day, we connect communities and move tens of thousands of passengers and vehicles across our 25 routes through the dedication,expertiseand hard work of our teams. Guided by a shared commitment to safety, service,inclusionand local commitment, we offer meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and the chance to make a positive impact. Whether you work onboard our vessels, in our terminals or behind the scenes,you'llplayan important rolein connecting people, supporting communities, and keeping coastal BC moving.

We support employment equity and diversity in theworkplaceand we encourage applications from all qualified individuals including women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who reflect our ever-changing workplace.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.