Superintendent, Transit and Fleet
Position Overview:
Supporting the operations of City of Saint John and Saint John Transit by following legislated requirements and industry best practices in the procurement, maintenance, repair, and replacement of physical assets; including fleet and transit vehicles, the shared operations center and supporting infrastructure (shelters, signs, etc.).
Key Responsibilities:
Maximizing return on investment into physical assets by operating a competitive maintenance and repair service; one that minimizes down time and rework through the effective and efficient leadership:
• Meeting all legislated requirements relating to vehicle inspection and repair services.
• Ensuring all systems and assets meet safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Developing and managing a comprehensive preventative maintenance program based on industry-standard best practices in maintenance and repair.
• Researching and evaluating new technology and integrating improvements into fleet and maintenance operations as appropriate.
• Ensuring maintenance and repair services remain properly focused by preparing a business case for various repair services and source as appropriate.
Act as a critical team member of Public Works and Transportation Services by:
• Setting clear strategic direction in line with overall Service Area objectives.
• Developing, implementing, and ensuring compliance of policies, operational procedures, and regulations that meet the immediate and long-term goals of the Service Area.
• Overseeing the planning, supervision, control and co-ordination of programs, activities, and operations within the Service Area.
• Coordinating fleet requirements with various Service Areas to ensure adequate units to meet service demands (Analyzes and determines requirements relative to cost, reliability, availability, and usage).
• Providing skilled technical support in preparing detailed written specification(s) for equipment and vehicles to be purchased and inspects and evaluates deliveries for conformance to specifications.
• Managing scheduling (staffing) to ensure adequate coverage for labour within department.
• Developing and issuing manuals, bulletins, and technical guidelines to improve services and operational activities.
Providing for the effective and efficient operational supervision of Service Areas by:
• Setting clear mechanical supervision in line with overall Service Area objectives.
• Overseeing the mechanical supervision, co-ordination of programs, activities, and operations within the Service Area.
• Supervising a work culture characterized by the fundamental principles of quality management and continuous improvement.
• Supervising productivity and efficiency of the Service Area.
Through effective front-line leadership; supporting and developing Service Area employees by:
• Modeling organizational values, acting in accordance with professional practice and ethics.
• Setting and communicating clear performance expectations.
• Providing a safe, quality, motivating work environment.
• Taking a lead role in the hiring of new Service Area personnel.
• Supervising employee orientation, training, development, performance, and discipline.
• Conducting effective performance appraisals in accordance with organizational objectives.
• Resolving issues, sensitively, confidentially, effectively and in accordance with organizational industrial relations practices.
Ensure the financial accountability and integrity of the Service Area is maintained by:
• Preparing operating and capital budget requests, reviewing and authorizing budget expenditures, monitoring and analyzing monthly budget summaries and taking necessary actions for correction.
• Developing one-to-three-year acquisition plans which balance anticipated demand, service capabilities, and fleet strength with projected supply.
• Assisting Procurement in developing supply agreements, approving yearly fleet rental agreements and managing requirements with various Service Areas.
• Managing the stockroom and approving the purchase of goods and services, sourcing of new vendors and controlling inventory; ensuring processes are in accordance with established procedures and standards.
Areas of Responsibility:
Areas of responsibility within this role include automotive light fleet, light and heavy equipment, truck and transport, Public Safety assets (Fire/Police), transit fleet, paint and body shop, fabrication/welding shop, stockroom, and maintenance services.
Essential Qualifications:
Essential Competencies:
Thorough knowledge of mechanics as pertains to the development of specifications, procurement documents, preventative maintenance programs and repair of all vehicles ranging from ride on lawn mowers, to tandem axle trucks, to buses and everything in between.
The ability to manage the performance of unionized employees, coaching, managing, and directing Supervisors and Designate Supervisors as they meet their daily responsibilities safely, efficiently, and effectively.
Excellent customer service orientation, collaborating with other City of Saint John and Saint John Transit Managers to ensure they have the resources needed to meet service requirements.
Strong attention to detail to effectively administer input to payroll, financial and compliance requirements such as those involved in safety, the environment, and other regulated matters.
The capacity to work through conflicting priorities, anticipated and unanticipated change, tight schedules and other adverse conditions while remaining positive and constructive.
Experience and Education:
Preference will be given to those with a "Certificate of Qualification" to be a "Licensed Truck and Transport Service Technician" in the Province of New Brunswick or have an interprovincial "Red Seal" equivalent from another province in Canada.
Preference will be given to those with One (1) year completed Diploma or Certificate in Business Administration or a related technical field or discipline.
Additionally, preference will be given to those with a minimum of 5 (five) years progressive experience, including at least two years in a leadership or supervisory role and have previous experience in an environment like that of City of Saint John Fleet Management and/or Saint John Transit.
An appropriate combination of training, experience, and education is essential for this job.
The above job description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in such classification.
The successful applicant may be eligible to participate in a Flexible Time Options Program which includes the option of working a 4 or 5-day work week, subject to business requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and which we serve. We encourage and support applications from Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups. Candidates who belong to such groups, who are qualified, will be given preference at the time of selection.
Applications will be accepted through our online system only. Qualified applicants should submit their cover letters and resumes to:
City of Saint John
Attn: Hiring Committee
www.saintjohn.ca (careers/employment opportunities)