Automotive Service & RepairHeavy Duty & Diesel Vehicle Maintenance
About the job
Requirements
Red Seal or Journeyperson Trade Certification as a Heavy Equipment Technician or Automotive Service Technician.
At least five years of experience in a heavy-duty or automotive equipment repair environment.
At least three years of experience in a Foreperson, Leadhand, or equivalent frontline leadership role.
Extensive knowledge of fleet maintenance and repair best practices, inspection programs, and repair processes.
Experience using fleet maintenance software, work order systems, Microsoft Office applications, purchasing processes, and document management systems.
Strong supervisory, communication, interpersonal, time management, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to work with unionized technical staff and classified staff in a fair, confidential, and consistent manner.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and make sound operational decisions.
Submit a satisfactory Criminal Record Check.
Hold a valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence and submit a five-year Driver's Abstract with fewer than seven demerits.
Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and support Leadhands, trades, technical, and administrative staff to achieve operational objectives and maintain high service standards.
Coordinate fleet inspections, preventative maintenance programs, repairs, and resource allocation to maximize fleet reliability and minimize downtime.
Monitor fleet performance, repair cycle times, maintenance schedules, and service levels to ensure efficient operations and regulatory compliance.
Administer and monitor an operating budget of approximately $5 million to $8 million, identify variances, and implement corrective actions as required.
Ensure compliance with National Safety Code requirements, Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program standards, Occupational Health and Safety legislation, and other applicable regulations.
Build and maintain relationships with internal clients, vendors, suppliers, and external partners to support operational priorities and service delivery.
Assist with asset disposals by working with equipment dealers, auction houses, and other disposal partners.
Establish and communicate service expectations with user departments, provide updates on significant repairs or service disruptions, and resolve escalated service concerns.
Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities using maintenance data, industry best practices, technology, and client feedback.
Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation and support emergency operations as required.
Desired Qualifications
Experience with AssetWorks is considered an asset.
A valid Class 3 driver's licence with Q endorsement is preferred.
Do you have a passion for fleet operations, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to delivering reliable services that support the community? Strathcona County is seeking a collaborative and experienced Fleet Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team responsible for maintaining a diverse fleet of vehicles and equipment that support critical municipal services across the County. This role leads fleet maintenance operations, ensures fleet availability, manages budgets, and supports service delivery during seasonal demands, emergencies, and changing operational priorities.
Key Responsibilities:
Leading, coaching, and supporting Leadhands, trades, technical, and administrative staff to achieve operational objectives and maintain high service standards
Coordinating fleet inspections, preventative maintenance programs, repairs, and resource allocation to maximize fleet reliability and minimize downtime
Monitoring fleet performance, repair cycle times, maintenance schedules, and service levels to ensure efficient operations and regulatory compliance
Administering and monitoring an operating budget of approximately $5M to $8M, identifying variances, and implementing corrective actions as required
Ensuring compliance with National Safety Code requirements, Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program standards, Occupational Health and Safety legislation, and other applicable regulations
Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal clients, vendors, suppliers, and external partners to support operational priorities and service delivery
Assist with asset disposals by working with equipment dealers, auction houses and other disposal partners
Establish and communicate service expectations with user departments, provide updates on significant repairs or service disruptions and resolve escalated service concerns
Identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities using maintenance data, industry best practices, technology, and client feedback
Participating in a 24/7 on-call rotation and supporting emergency operations as required
Qualifications and Skills:
Red Seal or Journeyperson Trade Certification as a Heavy Equipment Technician or Automotive Service Technician
Minimum five years of experience in a heavy-duty or automotive equipment repair environment
Minimum three years of experience in a Foreperson, Leadhand, or equivalent frontline leadership role
Extensive knowledge of fleet maintenance and repair best practices, inspection programs, and repair processes
Experience using fleet maintenance software, work order systems, Microsoft Office applications, purchasing processes, and document management systems
Experience with AssetWorks is considered an asset
Strong supervisory, communication, interpersonal, time management and problem-solving skills, including the ability to work with unionized technical staff and classified staff in a fair, confidential and consistent manner
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and make sound operational decisions
Conditions of Employment:
Submission of a Satisfactory Criminal Record Check
Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s licence and submission of a 5-year Driver’s Abstract with less than 7 demerits
Valid Class 3 Driver’s License with Q endorsement is preferred
Who We Are:
Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of Alberta. Our vision is to become Canada’s most livable community, where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity, respect, safety, collaboration, and accountability.
Why Join Strathcona County: (depending on position)
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
Extended health and dental coverage
Health and wellness spending account
Life and disability insurance
Retirement and pension programs
Earned day off program
Employee and family assistance program
Commitment to employee development, through internal and external training and development opportunities
Well-being programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplace
Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered.
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.
Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.