Supervisor X - City of Saskatoon, Saskatoon

AI Summary

The City of Saskatoon is seeking a Supervisor X to oversee shop employees and fleet operations in Saskatoon, SK. This role involves assigning work, coordinating repairs and preventative maintenance, and ensuring safety practices are followed. Key requirements include a valid Journeyperson designation, five years of related experience with three years in a supervisory capacity, and a Saskatchewan Class 3A Driver’s Licence.

About the Opportunity

This Supervisor X position with the City of Saskatoon's Transportation and Construction division offers a dynamic opportunity to lead and support critical municipal operations. Under the supervision of the Superintendent, the incumbent will be responsible for supervising and supporting shop employees and daily operations within Roadways, Fleet and Support Services. Key duties include assigning work and daily tasks, providing staff supervision, and as required, actively participating in Journeyperson duties to assist staff with their daily responsibilities. The role demands a strong ability to provide leadership and mentorship to Fleet Services employees, fostering staff development and ensuring efficient service delivery for the City of Saskatoon.

A significant aspect of this role is the coordination and oversight of repairs and preventative maintenance inspections, including government safety inspections, aerial inspections, and other related checks for the diverse municipal fleet. The Supervisor X will coordinate repairs identified during various inspections, ensuring the fleet remains operational and safe. Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders is required, alongside supporting and directing mechanical repairs as needed for staff to complete work. This position is crucial in ensuring safe work practices are consistently followed and participating in safety investigations as required, promoting the health and safety of employees and the general public in accordance with provincial regulations and City of Saskatoon policies.

Qualifications and Skills Required

Candidates for this Supervisor X position are required to possess a Grade 12 education along with a valid provincial or inter-provincial Journeyperson designation in an applicable trade related to City of Saskatoon fleet maintenance and management. A recognized Apprenticeship Certificate is preferred. Five years of journeyperson related experience in an applicable trade, including three years of supervisory experience, is essential. Furthermore, a valid WHMIS certificate and a Saskatchewan Class 3A Driver’s Licence, with a current SGI abstract demonstrating a safe driving record, are also required.

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of subordinates, coupled with a demonstrated ability to mentor, lead, and encourage staff to develop skills and work towards organizational goals. Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade is required, alongside considerable knowledge of electronic engines, transmissions, fuel systems, brake systems, and associated components. The ability to understand technical service manuals and bulletins, complete and process all forms and reports, and operate computer systems effectively is also necessary. Physical ability to perform the assigned duties is a key consideration for this role in Saskatoon, ensuring the effective delivery of services to the community.