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ABOUT US
Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home making it one of the largest regions in Canada and the fastest growing with a population thats expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography which is comprised of about 1800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities is as beautiful interesting and diverse as our government is organized in a twotier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.
WHAT WE OFFER
Consistently named one of Canadas Best Employers by Forbes we offer a collaborative progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13 Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace aligned with our vision to create strong caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.
- Defined Benefit Pension Program With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a fulltime employee and includes employermatched contributions.
- Employer of Choice Recognized as the highestranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations.
- Benefits and Wellness Employees and their loved ones have access to a comprehensive employerpaid benefits plan that includes extended health dental and life insurance access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Programand corporate discounts and purchase plans for daytoday products and services.
- Inclusive and Diverse Workforce Were committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential participate freely in society and live with respect dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Director Transit is responsible for managing and coordinating the fleet activities for York Region Transit (YRT) including the capital acquisitions and major refurbishing of fleet equipment. Manages the operating maintenance and upgrades of conventional Mobility On Request and bus rapid transit vehicles. Oversees planning development and construction of garages for bus operations maintenance and other transit facilities. Manages the administration operation maintenance and control of transit facilities including rapid transit station stops bus stops and terminals. Manages the asset management plan for the facilities. Monitors the progress and performance of contractors and other resources that construct and maintain fleet and transit facilities. Manages the development and preparation of contracts for fleet and facilities.
WHAT YOULL BE DOING
- Oversees the design development and construction of transit facilities in collaboration with internal and external partners. Identifies operational and equipment needs prepares or participates in the preparation of contract specifications tenders awards analyzes the costs and capabilities of contractors and makes recommendations accordingly.
- Prepares or approves specifications to tenders RFPs quotes for purchase or maintenance of vehicles bus stops rapid ways customer amenities and other transit facilities.
- Plans and maintains on street facilities rapid ways and terminals etc. in consultation with internal partners.
- Develops business cases and negotiates contract extensions with service providers for the operations and maintenance of transit facilities.
- Responsible for the implementation of branch energy conservation and demand management plan initiatives for fleet and facilities.
- Develops monitors and implements acquisition strategy to meet transit needs for conventional and specialized transit services and the fleet maintenance program.
- Manages the implementation of Transit Fleet Electrification Plan including facility and fleet requirements.
- Manages the development and implementation of transit fleet renewal programs.
- Assists the Director in preparing recommending monitoring and controlling the Branch capital and operating budget.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
- Successful completion of a University Degree in Engineering Transportation Technology Fleet Management or related field or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum five 5 years progressive related experience in infrastructure operations and/or fleet management field consisting of project and operations management contract development and administration including demonstrated minimum of two 2 years of direct supervisory experience.
- Practical experience and knowledge of general asset management principles methodologies and strategies as they relate to the valuation and management of corporate physical assets.
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant Legislation Standards Acts and Regulations.
- Knowledge of transit operations fleet management practices project and risk management processes maintenance management methods and operational processes for transit infrastructure.
- Knowledge of municipal and transit engineering and planning principles.
- Ability to demonstrate the Regions leadership and core competencies.
- Supervisory and human resource management skills knowledge of collective agreement administration and interpretation labour relations principles and practices and relevant employment legislation.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
