Manager, Transit Fleet Maintenance

JOB SUMMARY

The mandate of Transit Services is to provide a safe, reliable, comfortable, courteous, and affordable transit service for all, to build and retain an engaged workforce, and to meet the policy objectives set by Council and the Transit Commission, all within established budgets and in accordance with all regulatory requirements.

You are responsible for managing, evaluating, and improving safe, reliable, efficient, timely, and cost-effective transit vehicle maintenance, in order to support federally regulated transit services within the city, including the development, implementation and evaluation of related plans, policies, guidelines, systems, processes and procedures.   
 
You are responsible for managing financial and human resources including contracted services and stakeholder and partner relationships.  You respond to questions from the general public, customers, councillors, senior staff and represent the city at public meetings. 
 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of a 4-year university degree in in Business or Public Administration, Transportation planning, Industrial Engineering, or another related field. 

Minimum of Ten (10) years of related experience in vehicle maintenance operations in transportation, including a minimum of 5 years in the management of human and financial resources preferably within a large, unionized transportation system.
 

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

• Reliability analysis and quality process procedures and methods
• Management principles, planning, budgeting and supervision techniques and practices
• Progressive labour and employee relations techniques to manage a diverse work force and enhance working relationships
• Economic and statistical analysis and research techniques
• Policy and program analysis, development, implementation, and evaluation techniques
• Performance measurement and management practices
• Supply management, and recognized accounting and financial reporting practices
• Contract document preparation, the tendering process and supervision of field services
• Principles of project management
• The City of Ottawa’s organizational, governance and administrative structures 
• Legislation, regulations, policies, standards, and guidelines relevant to the work, such as Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety standards, Society of Automotive Engineer standards, Canadian Safety standards, Ontario Highway Traffic Act regulations, MTO and MOE
• Industry trends and developments 
• Business administration concepts, theories, principles, and methodologies 
• Corporate policies, guidelines, and practices 
• The various Collective Agreements in place at the city
• Understanding of the programs/services and operations of other City areas, and the inter-relationships between them and own work area 
• MS Office 
• Must be familiar with applicable health and safety legislation, have knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the workplace, and have knowledge of appropriate actions to be taken in order to ensure the health and safety of staff in accordance with applicable legislation and City policies and procedures 
   

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Core Behaviours
Core behaviours define the City's expectations of the behaviours employees should demonstrate in performing their work.  They are reflective of the City's culture and values and guide all our present and future activities.  Every employee is encouraged to learn, embody, and demonstrate these core behaviours.

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Leadership Competencies
The City has defined key competencies that leaders are expected to embody and demonstrate to successfully move the organization towards achieving its strategic objectives and create an organizational culture that supports and empowers employees to excel, grow and reach their full potential. These leadership competencies and associated behaviours are expected to be demonstrated by leaders at all levels of the organization. 

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