Senior Manager, Fleet

City of Windsor; Windsor; On-site; CAD 132,141 - 160,619; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

A municipal corporation in Windsor is seeking a Senior Manager, Fleet to oversee the efficient management of the corporate fleet. This position involves budget management, personnel supervision, and implementing service enhancement strategies. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s Degree in Engineering or Business, strong knowledge in fleet management practices, and experience in a unionized environment. Join our team to help make Windsor a vibrant community.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a relevant field with 4 years of operations experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree with 6 years of relevant experience.
• Community College diploma with over 10 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporate fleet operations efficiently.
• Ensure budget control and innovative productivity methods.
• Supervise staff and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Fleet management expertise

Budget control and monitoring

Personnel supervision

Strong communication skills

Problem analysis and resolution

Education

Master’s Degree in Engineering or Business

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business

Community College Diploma in Engineering or Business

Job description

Senior Manager, Fleet – City of Windsor

Why Windsor? Forward. Together. — Discover a career that connects purpose with possibility. At the City of Windsor, our employees thrive in a collaborative environment that values organizational excellence, community impact, and offers competitive benefits that support professional growth. Located in Southwestern Ontario on the banks of the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair, Windsor is just minutes from downtown Detroit, Michigan and the north shores of Lake Erie, where over 25 local wineries, craft breweries, and distilleries exist. Windsor boasts world‑class entertainment, state‑of‑the‑art facilities, iconic food, a temperate climate, magnificent waterfront parks and gardens, and an innovative workforce with demonstrated capacity in automotive, advanced manufacturing, transportation, life sciences, education and tourism. With affordable living, a diverse community, and a growing economy, Windsor offers a lifestyle as fulfilling as the work we do. Come join a team that reflects the city it serves.

Job Posting Number: 2025-0431-AMENDED
Posting Type: Internal and External
Posting Period: Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 8:30 a.m. – Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 4:30 p.m.
Department: Operations
Union: Non‑Union
Position Status: Regular Full‑Time
Job Code: NU0447
Grade/Class: NU14
Number of Positions: 1
Rate of Pay: $132,141.18 – $160,619.13 annually
Shift Work Required: No

Duties and Responsibilities

• Corporate fleet management, ensuring the efficient and cost‑effective acquisition, maintenance, repair and refurbishment of vehicles and special equipment.
• Ensures budget control and monitoring as well as implementation of innovative methods of improving productivity.
• Plans, directs and coordinates the activities of the Fleet Division, including budgetary and personnel matters.
• Ensures, through the supervisors and other assigned staff, that an appropriate fleet management plan is formulated and carried out.
• Investigates, develops, implements productivity and service enhancement strategies.
• Oversees work activities undertaken by both corporate staff and contractors; ensures facilities and equipment are maintained to appropriate standards and keeps appropriate records for integrity.
• Researches and prepares reports and correspondence.
• Directly communicates with municipal officials, representatives of other agencies and the public.
• Manages staff, including recruitment, discipline, WSIB, Health & Safety, lost‑time and performance reviews, and training and development within various facilities and collective agreements.
• Ensures staff familiarity with federal/provincial safety legislation and corporate safety policies and procedures.
• Maintains amiable relations with our customers, the public and fellow staff; replaces other managers as necessary.
• Performs occupational health and safety duties as outlined in the corporation’s Health and Safety Program.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Engineering or Business or related field, or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency, and a minimum of four (4) years’ experience in an operations/technical environment.
• OR University Degree in Engineering or Business or related field, or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency, and a minimum of six (6) years’ experience in an operations/technical environment.
• OR post‑secondary Community College diploma in Engineering or Business or related field, or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency, and over ten (10) years’ experience in an operations/technical environment.
• Ability to travel to offsite locations in a timely and expedient manner; if travel is by vehicle, a current valid driver’s license is required and a driver’s abstract must be provided.
• Progressive municipal or related experience in fleet management.
• Extensive labour/management experience in a union setting.
• Proven experience in contract administration, budget control and monitoring, and personnel supervision in a computerized and unionized environment.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex technical and operational issues.
• Proven technical communication and interpersonal skills.
• Thorough knowledge of appropriate safety, labour and construction acts and codes, and other relevant federal and provincial legislation.
• Certifications such as Truck and Coach Technician, Automotive Service Technician, Auto Body and Collision Damage Repair will be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, its regulations and hazards associated with the work.
• Requirement to complete and remain current in the corporation’s Management Certificate Program.
• Progression through the Art of Supervision Program Certificate or a similar supervisory program is considered an asset.
• Required to lift up to 10 lbs.

Physical Demands

• Physical demand analysis indicates a sedentary level of work.

NOTE

• Only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged.
• We offer a smoke‑free office environment.
• Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 25, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.
• The Corporation of the City of Windsor is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Windsor will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the City of Windsor Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.