Vehicle Supervisor, Skytrain Maintenance

British Columbia Rapid Transit Company; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 84,480 - 126,720; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health

Dental

Transit Pass

Public Service Pension Plan

Job summary

British Columbia Rapid Transit Company in Vancouver seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee the Vehicle department's daily operations. You'll ensure compliance with safety regulations, manage technical services, and respond to emergency incidents.

The ideal candidate has a Red Seal certification or equivalent and at least five years of experience, including three years in a supervisory role within a unionized environment. Benefits include health coverage and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in maintenance technical service.
• Three years of supervisory experience in a unionized shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervises delivery of day-to-day services for the Vehicle department.
• Manages the provision of technical services for vehicle, equipment, and infrastructure.
• Responds to emergency incidents 24/7 and makes on-site decisions.

Skills

Decision-making skills

Teamwork and interpersonal skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Leadership and team-building skills

Education

Red Seal or Interprovincial Ticket in electronics, electrical or mechanical trade

Graduation from a college or university in a relevant discipline

Job description

Primary Purpose

Applies technical knowledge of the maintenance function to supervise delivery of day-to-day services for the Vehicle department. Manages the provision of technical services to ensure the optimum condition, reliability and safety of company assets relating to vehicles, equipment and infrastructure.

Key Accountabilities

• Plans day-to-day delivery of technical services and ensures compliance with all safety regulations and safe work practices, identifies safety risks and takes corrective action. Ensures that there is shift continuity for shift changes.
• Supports the manager in the development of departmental budget and business plans, including identifying staffing needs, equipment, materials and supplies. Ensures effective execution of business plans by ensuring all necessary tools and materials for scheduled maintenance requirements and special projects are available in stock. Researches and purchases parts and test equipment when required. Liaises with vendors regarding part enquiries and warranties.
• Reviews weekly maintenance schedule as per forecasted workloads. Assigns and reassigns work with shifting priorities i.e. workload or during an emergency. Meets with staff to identify change management requirements and resolve issues.
• Participates in development/modification of policies & procedures, both routine and emergency, to ensure alignment to changing standards, codes & regulations.
• Responds to emergency incidents 24/7. Diagnoses problems and exercises judgement in determining optimal solution within scope of supervisory expertise and cost limits. Acts as the on-site decision maker for decisions critical to safety, security and service as required.
• Ensures department-specific Quality Assurance and Quality Control processes are properly executed. Identifies failed or non-conforming assets and conducts quality control reviews, taking corrective action as required. Under the guidance of the Manager, implements corrective actions resulting from compliance issues and technical investigations.
• Coordinates monthly departmental safety meetings and participates in or conducts major incident/accident investigations when appropriate, prepares reports on incident, makes recommendations and participates in debriefing meetings as required.
• Supervises direct reports, including recruitment, selection, training, coaching, mentoring, developing, motivation, managing performance, participating in disciplinary and grievance processes, accommodation and all other aspects of people management. Interacts with Labor Relations to address matters relating to reporting union staff.
• Delivers safety & technical training and guidance to staff, other supervisors, and managers. Provides technical input on rail-related systems and other technology.

Qualifications

Education & Experience: The requirements for this job are acquired through Red Seal or Interprovincial Ticket in electronics, electrical or mechanical trade or graduation from a college or university in a relevant discipline and documented successful completion of applicable and appropriate supervisory skills training from an accredited institution. Requires five (5) years’ experience in maintenance technical service, including three (3) years’ experience in a supervisory capacity working in a unionized shop environment.

Other Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of the principles, theory, concepts and practices relevant to the maintenance function.
• Solid decision‑making skills to respond, assess and react to a variety of operational and emergency situations.
• Solid teamwork and interpersonal skills, including negotiations and conflict resolution skills.
• Solid analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• Solid leadership, development and team‑building skills to provide direction to reporting staff.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Requires shift work.

Work Schedule

37.5 hours per week.

Work Designation

Resident. This position works predominately on‑site.

Rate of Pay

The salary for this position ranges from $84,480 - $126,720 per annum. Actual salary offered will be based on education, experience, skills, and qualifications as they relate to the role. This position is currently eligible for a temporary compression salary adjustment of up to 10 percent above the base salary of reporting staff. Adjustments related to salary compression or inversion are reviewed on a regular basis and will cease when the position no longer meets the criteria for compression or inversion.

Benefits

Extended Health, Dental, Transit Pass and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan as well as other employment offerings will be discussed in detail as the application progresses.

Equal Employment Opportunity

SkyTrain is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce, representative of the customers we serve and the many communities in the Metro Vancouver region. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply. Learn more about TransLink's commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, simply email us at [e-mail].