Manager, Vehicle Maintenance

JOB INFORMATION
Requisition ID: 10482
Number of Vacancies: 1 and for Future Requirements
Department: Bus Maintenance & Shops
Salary Information: $129,292.80 - $161,670.60
Pay Scale Group: Level 12
Employment Type: Regular
Weekly Hours: Off Days: Saturday/Sunday Shift: Day
Posted On: December 16, 2024
Last Day to Apply: December 29, 2024
Reports to: Senior Manager - Garages/Shops

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), North America's third largest transit system and recognized as one of the top places to work in the GTA has introduced its new 2024-2028 TTC Corporate Plan - Moving Toronto, Connecting Communities which continues the TTC's legacy of delivering service to hundreds of millions of customers a year. The TTC's new vision and mission statements also help promote the many environmental, social equity and economic benefits that the TTC provides:

Vision: Moving Toronto towards a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous future.

Mission: To serve the needs of transit riders by providing a safe, reliable, efficient, and accessible mass public transit service through a seamless integrated network to create access to opportunity for everyone.

The full Plan can be viewed on ttc.ca.

Career Opportunity

The Bus Maintenance and Shops department is hiring a Manager of Bus Maintenance for one of its city garages. This position offers an opportunity to develop leadership skills through rotational assignments, cross-training, and hands-on experience. The role involves overseeing maintenance activities for both unionized and non-unionized staff, making it ideal for individuals passionate about team leadership and operational excellence.

This position manages a 24-hour/day, 7 days'/week operation and is required to be on-call to deal with emergency situations outside normal working hours. The assigned work location will be determined by senior management. The incumbent may be moved to other Bus Maintenance & Shops Garages in accordance with operational needs.

What You Will Do

• Planning, directing, managing, staffing, and controlling the work activities of the bus maintenance garage
• Ensuring that sufficient buses, non-revenue vehicles and equipment are available, in a safe and reliable condition, to allow other Departments to meet daily revenue service, related transit revenue operation and non-revenue support activities
• Overseeing operational efficiency, employee training, effective labour relations, workplace safety, regulatory and legislative compliance, and budgetary and financial effectiveness
• Directing and overseeing all aspects of the maintenance, repair, servicing and cleaning of buses, non-revenue vehicles and equipment; ensuring facility/shop equipment and systems are operational
• Ensuring employees are properly qualified and trained in work and safety procedures; ensuring regulatory and legislative requirements are adhered to and complied with (e.g. MTO inspections, environmental issues, waste disposal, etc.)
• Preparing financial budgets to manage business plans and preparing relevant reports and presentations for up to the Commission level
• Maintaining a professional relationship among unionized employees and staff to ensure overall effectiveness of the workforce
• May be required to substitute for other Managers in Bus Maintenance, the Senior Manager and the Head - Bus Maintenance
• Participation in the TTC customer service Ambassador Program
• 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, programs and/or services for employees and customers in accordance with TTC's commitments and obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and Related Orders, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and TTC's policies.

What Skills Do You Bring

• Use office technology, software and applications
• Apply analytical skills
• Understand and apply relevant laws and regulations
• Manage human resources
• Communicate in a variety of mediums
• Manage projects
• Apply the principles and practices of quality assurance
• Secure and manage fiscal resources
• Demonstrate specialized expertise and knowledge in the assigned field

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

• Completion of a post-secondary college diploma or university degree in a related discipline (Engineering), or substantial progressively responsible experience in a management capacity over related functions, preferably in a unionized environment.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario (P. Eng.) is considered an asset.
• Certification as a Truck & Coach Technician (310T), Automotive Service Technician (310S) or other related Trade Certification and/or a Site Operator are considered assets
• Possession of a valid "CZ" Driver's License would be an asset
• Extensive knowledge of concepts and practices associated with fleet maintenance management including, standards and procedures development, program maintenance, scheduling, resource allocation, etc.
• Extensive knowledge of relevant vehicle maintenance principles, practices, preventative maintenance programs, quality assurance and associated technology as well as the related trades, certifications and disciplines
• Strong knowledge of relevant policies and procedures, government laws and regulations as they apply to a large bus maintenance/repair operation and motor vehicle safety standards and maintenance (e.g. MTO regulations & procedures, Canadian Environmental Protection Act, etc.,)
• Knowledge of business administration, statistical analysis, budgetary, human resources policies and legislation/regulations regarding human rights, employment, safety, etc. (e.g. Corporate Policies, Collective Agreements, Ministry of Labour Regulations, Employment Standards Act, etc.)
• Sound business judgement combined with excellent administrative, analytical, investigative, time management and problem solving skills
• Strong management and interpersonal skills are required; ability to effectively manage, motivate, counsel, coach, discipline, commend and assess performance of subordinate employees
• Well organized, excellent team building, leadership and decision making skills; very strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills with familiarity of TTC computerized systems (e.g. IFS, VWO), Fuel Management System, Materials Systems, Job Based Cost System, etc.; and relevant software programs)
• May be required to obtain certification as an Internal Combustion Alternate Fuel Technician for propane (ICE/P)
• Completion of the St. John's Ambulance Course in First Aid required

What We Offer?

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging, representation and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
• One of the great benefits of being a full-time TTC employee is becoming a member of TTC defined pension plan.
• A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision and more.
• Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues' well-being.

This position is designated Specified Management under the TTC's Fitness for Duty Policy. If you do not hold a designated position, you will be required to pass a drug test as part of the certification process.

The TTC is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, anti-racism and inclusion in the delivery of its services and in its workplaces. The TTC is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities it serves at all levels of the organization, and supports an inclusive environment where diverse employee and community perspectives and experiences bring value to the organization. The TTC encourages applications from all applicants, including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. The TTC values and supports an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Accommodations for applicants are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process, including for those who identify as having a disability. Please contact Talent Management at (416) 393-4570. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

The TTC's policy prohibits relatives of current TTC employees from being hired, assigned, transferred or promoted into positions, where there is a conflict of interest due to a relationship. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be required to disclose the name, relationship and position of any relative who is a current TTC employee.

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted.