Supervisor, Transit Vehicle Maintenance

City of Mississauga; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 89,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal transit authority in Mississauga seeks a Supervisor for Transit Vehicle Maintenance to lead maintenance teams and ensure compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in bus maintenance and a valid Truck and Coach Technician certificate. This role offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits, including vacation time. Join us to help improve transit services and make a difference in the community.

Benefits

Four Weeks of Paid Vacation

Pension Plan

Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package

Overtime Premiums

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in bus maintenance.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance staff activities.
• Establish performance standards.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Journeyperson experience

Supervisory experience

Truck and Coach Technician certificate

Driver’s License

Communication skills

Mechanical knowledge

Database applications

Education

Trade certification

Ontario Government Certificate of Qualifications

Job description

Supervisor, Transit Vehicle Maintenance

Req ID:27381

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Number of Positions:6

Closing Date:03/31/2026

Job Summary

Do you want to help move people across the city? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment? MiWay is looking for enthusiastic individuals with a passion for leading teams who perform quality mechanical and electrical repairs on transit buses and non-revenue fleet vehicles. If that’s you, then come on board! Help the public get where they need to be, by becoming a Supervisor, Transit Maintenance at Ontario’s third largest transit system and recognized as one of the top places to work in the GTA.

Guided by a forward-thinking strategic plan, MiWay's vision is to be a transit system that makes Mississauga proud. MiWay's recruitment efforts are directly aligned to its mission of providing "a safe, reliable, and efficient, transit system that draws its high standards of customer care from our rich traditions of safety, service, and courtesy."

Why Work for MiWay?

• Start with MiWay as a Full-Time Permanent;
• Annual Salary Performance and Economical Adjustment Review;
• Four Weeks of Paid Vacation;
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package;
• Pension Plan (OMERS Retirement Savings Plan);
• Overtime Premiums;

And much more....

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees the day to day activities of the maintenance staff to ensure the effective and efficient management and coordination of vehicle inspection, repair, cleaning and overall maintenance operation.
• Establishes and monitors attainment of objectives/performance standards and trouble shoots deficiencies.
• Allocates personnel and equipment according to priorities; schedules maintenance of Transit vehicles and prepares work orders utilizing a computer assisted system.
• Implements and maintains policies, procedures and standards to ensure a safe, productive and timely operation with regard to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Motivates and assesses performance, controls absenteeism, manages disciplinary measures, handles employee issues and assist with grievances at Step 1.
• Ensures that employees are instructed in methods, procedures, and performance standards for all maintenance activities and operations.
• Supports and may be called on to supervise the daily operation of the bus wash racks, fueling stations and farebox clearing in the absence of the Washbay Supervisor.
• Manages statistical data such as book-offs, sick absences, overtime, lieu/floater day requests, and accident/incident forms.
• Participates in monthly maintenance meetings and ensures that maintenance records are kept up to date via input to maintenance clerk.
• Ensures that all work adheres to the Ministry of Transportation legislated requirements.
• Ensures that assigned staff complies with all safety requirements, Corporate policies and procedures, and Standard Practice Instructions.
• Supports in orientation and training of new Transit Maintenance staff in Transit policies and procedures.
• Identifies and assists with bus and bus part warranty claims and the tagging of defective components, thereby ensuring manufacturer/supplier warranty commitments are upheld.
• Monitors the work environment to ensure tools, parts and materials are properly treated, stored or disposed of and that cores and repairable parts are returned to Stores.
• Maintain positive employee relations by fair and equitable treatment of all staff in all areas including: assignment of work, and managing performance expectations.
• Conduct technical investigations and procedural quality audits, as required.
• Promotes a respectful work and service environment that supports diversity, inclusion, and is free from harassment and discrimination.
• Provides leadership in the development and implementation of inclusive and accessible policies, program and/or services for employees and customers in accordance with MiWay’s commitments and obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and Related Orders, the Accessibility forOntarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and MiWay's policies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Journeyperson preferred, following attainment of trade certification, exposed to the full range of activities in a bus maintenance operation, with increasingly responsible work with all critical bus systems.
• At least 3 years of progressive experience, including taking on more responsibility over time, supervising other employees, and demonstrating you can lead a team effectively is preferred.
• The successful candidate must hold a valid - Truck and Coach Technician (310T) certificate and maintain it in good standing.
• A current Ontario Government Certificate of Qualifications Automotive Service Technician (310S) is an asset.
• A valid G Driver’s License is required; D or C Ontario Driver’s License with a “Z” endorsement is preferred with a Driving Abstract acceptable to the city.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, afternoons, days, and stat holidays with various off days.
• Must possess the ability to establish effective working relationships, with internal and external stakeholders, including staff, senior management, union executives, and public.
• Detailed knowledge of Truck or Coach vehicle maintenance and repair, and manufacturer’s specifications and schematics is an asset.
• Comprehensive knowledge of shop management practices, preventative maintenance theory, Ministry of Transportation, Ministry of Environment, and Ministry of Labour legislated requirements, and the Health and Safety Act.
• Demonstrated ability to act as a coach and mentor through staff development.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, along with strong organizational skills.
• Proven ability to create, communicate, and execute procedures and processes that foster efficiencies, and increase productivity following safe work practices and equipment operation.
• Proven abilities in the use of database and computer applications.
• Understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and air conditioning systems utilized on urban transit vehicles combined with knowledge of diagnostic, inspection, repair, and maintenance procedures for these components and vehicle body structure.
• Understanding of the skills associated with the maintenance of urban transit vehicles (mechanical, body/paint repair, wheel/tire installation) used in a major automotive repair environment.
• Experience working in a Unionized environment is considered as an asset.

Hourly Rate/Salary: $ 89,464.00 - $ 119,286.00 - Under Review

Hours of Work:40

Work Location:Mississauga Transit

Department/Division/Section:T&W/Transportation&Works Dept,T&W/Mississauga Transit,MT Maintenance

Non-Union/Union: Non Union

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.

Learn more about the City’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

Accommodations

The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga 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 complete the following Accommodation Request Form and have it emailed to [e-mail] citing the Job ID and Job Title. This will inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.