Supervisor Bus Garage Operations

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit including GO Expansion Light Rail Transit routes and major expansions to Torontos subway system to get people where they need to go better faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

At Metrolinx equity diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion thinking forward and playing as a team.

Our Bus Operations West Office is seeking an experienced Supervisor Bus Garage Operations 1 Permanent and 1 contract (upto 12 months) to ensure that bus service is reliably provided each day with significant attention to efficiency safety and customer experience in alignment with the mandate and commitments of Metrolinx.

Location and Shift Details Streetsville Garage Various shifts and Off days depending on business needs

Valid Truck and Coach Technician 310T) certification with Interprovincial Red Sealis required

What will I be doing

• Supervising all assigned bargaining unit personnel;Supervises and coordinates motor coach inspections repairs cleaning and maintenance operations to maintain service vehicle availability and revenues.
• Ensuring that all work adheres to Ministry of Transportation legislated requirements.
• Reviews Bus Operations Daily Logs for collisions; reviews damage.
• Coordinating the repair and return of bus equipment with outside contractors investigating employee complaints and handling grievances.
• Investigates motor vehicle collisions and recommends corrective and preventive actions.

What skills & qualifications do I need

• Completion ofa high school diploma or a combination of education training and experience deemed equivalent
• Demonstrated years of experience as aTruck and Coach Technician preferably with supervisory experience in a unionized environment
• Must have a valid Ontario Class G drivers licence and meet the corporate standard for a good driving record.
• Valid Truck and Coach Technician 310T) certification with Interprovincial Red Sealis required
• Automotive Service Technician 310S) designation is an asset
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Ontario Class C drivers licence and Z endorsement
• Must successfully complete environmental safety and any other training required by corporate policy
• Detailed knowledge of heavy transit vehicle maintenance and repair performed to manufacturers specifications proficiency in the reading of schematics and state of the art transit and mechanical technology
• Knowledge of garage management practices preventative maintenance theory and pertinent Ministry of TransportationOntario Ministry of Environment and legislated Ministry of Labour requirements.
• Ability to supervise and organize the work output of several work units
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office word processing and spreadsheet applications and data entry an asset
• Good oral and written communication skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships.

Dont Meet Every Requirement

If youre excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesnt quite align with every qualification of this posting we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equitydeserving communities including those who identify as Indigenous Black racialized women people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities expressions and sexual orientations.

Accommodation:

We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at:or email

Application Process:

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send timesensitive correspondence we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.

For Internal applicants with the recent implementation of the Internal Mobility Policy the internal recruitment process has changed for nonunion roles. Candidates must be in their current role for 12 months prior to applying for another role and each applicant must be in good standing (not participating in a Performance Improvement Plan). Please review all provisions of thepolicybefore submitting your application.

Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading inaccurate or incorrect Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.

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