Supervisor, Transit Fleet Maintenance Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 54806)

Description

Reporting to the Superintendent of Transit Fleet Maintenance, the Supervisor(s) play a critical role in contributing to the City Operations vision. As a member of the Section Extended Leadership Team, this position focuses on steering strategic initiatives contributing to the overall success of the Fleet and Facilities Services Branch. Simultaneously, the Supervisor is accountable for the day-to-day implementation of human, social, technical, and operational systems necessary for the efficient maintenance and repair of over 1,000 buses.

This role is responsible for ensuring the safe, effective, and efficient operations of a Transit Fleet Maintenance Garage, resulting in the daily provision of clean, safe, and reliable buses to Edmonton Transit Service and the citizens of Edmonton. Responsibilities include team leadership, garage operations, personnel, administrative and financial management (overseeing an $8-12 million budget), and maintaining client relations within a 24/7 environment. The Supervisor directly leads up to 90 ATU staff and limited CSU employees, including Forepersons, Technicians, Servicepersons, Bus Cleaners, and Shop Clerks. Responsibilities may also include operations of the TFM Tow/Tire shop as well as the Farebox Repair Shop leadership to assigned projects, committees, as well as section and branch initiatives. Success in this role leads to high-performing teams characterized by trust, efficient resource use, organizational effectiveness, and strong employee engagement.

What will you do?

• Meet the daily fleet requirements of our client, Edmonton Transit, through effective operations management
• Manage the human and physical resources required to provide service in a safe, environmentally, and financially responsible manner, all while meeting service standards
• Manage a team of subordinate unionized supervisors who lead operational teams
• Manage budget through preparation, monitoring, and monthly reporting
• Advance Branch goals by applying or developing policies and standards for accountability and efficient system management
• Manage staff life-cycle through recruitment, training, mentoring, and performance management, while ensuring the application of applicable clauses within the collective agreements
• Represent Transit Fleet Maintenance with client departments to ensure service levels meet needs; plan adequate resources; ensure garage operations meet Fleet and Facilities Branch and City policies/goals
• Identify areas for process or productivity improvement and oversee the change implementation where justified
• Maintain optimal performance through collaboration with FFS management departments, as well as Human Resources, Disability Management, Labour Relations, Unions, and customers, to coordinate work activities
• Develop, implement, and oversee emergency, safety, and security systems and/or security of fare boxes/cash handling equipment