Vice President, Bus Fleet Maintenance - Metrolinx, Canada

Day-to-day

The Vice President, Bus Fleet Maintenance will set the strategic vision, and the development and implementation of long-term, medium-term and short-term business plans for Bus Fleet Maintenance, ensuring the safety, reliability, availability, cleanliness and operational readiness of the GO Bus fleet. Reporting to the Executive Vice President, Bus, this position provides executive leadership across multiple operational areas.

• Provide strategic leadership, direction and delivery of GO Bus asset management, production, quality assurance, and maintenance programs for GO Bus assets including fleet planning within a large union environment.
• Accountable for the development and implementation of Fleet Maintenance strategies aligned with Metrolinx and GO Bus Operations strategic objectives.
• Oversee policies and procedures along with federal and provincial regulations.
• Oversee standard processes and protocols for all areas of Fleet Maintenance; monitor and report on planning and project progress timelines to the EVP, Bus, Chief Operating Officer and Senior Management Team.
• Ensure collaboration and continually improve alignment and integration with Bus Operations, Engineering, Safety, Service Design, and Network Operations Control.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs that contribute to fleet safety, cleanliness and reliability.
• Participate in strategic planning processes with the Bus Senior Leadership team.
• Oversee Safety Programs for Bus Fleet Maintenance with an ultimate goal of eliminating workplace injury and frequency.
• Provide strategic leadership related to the management of a large Unionized and Non-Unionized workforce, fostering positive relationships with the Union.
• Oversee and set operational and capital costs, introduce a robust internal maintenance program, and prepare cost controls and lean tactics.
• Represent GO Transit on strategic and high impact operational matters with regional and municipal transit organizations.
• Oversee strategies to improve bus availability and address CSAT measurements.
• Responsible for delivery of high-quality customer service meeting or exceeding critical customer performance targets.
• Act as an ambassador and liaison for Metrolinx with high impact external stakeholders and partners.
• Oversee strategic research and planning, make planning and operational decisions, and identify areas of improvement.
• Accountable for all fleet assets and the revenue budget for buses.
• Set bus maintenance and inspections based on MTO Standards and forecast repairs based on projected failure rates.
• Create a working environment aligned with being a best company to work for and direct a large department through Directors and Senior Managers.

Who we're looking for

Candidates must bring extensive leadership background and technical knowledge to effectively oversee bus maintenance and fleet management across the organization.

• Completion of a degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Transportation or a related discipline – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Minimum fifteen (15) years of progressively senior leadership experience in bus fleet maintenance, heavy truck, public transit and/or transportation.
• Demonstrated experience leading a large, unionized maintenance workforce.
• Knowledge of applicable legal and regulatory requirements governing delivery of bus transit services, federal or provincial rules, Ontario provincial and municipal standards, building codes, contracts, and environmental legislation.
• Familiarity with relevant legislation such as the Metrolinx Act, Places to Grow Act, Planning Act, Revised Statutes of Ontario, and Municipal Act as an asset.
• Knowledge of health, safety, human resources and environmental legislation and codes.
• Knowledge of senior management and corporate administration requirements including business planning, financial management, risk management, asset management, and capital planning.
• Knowledge of budget development and management processes.
• Project management principles and practices, including budget and schedule controls.
• Service-focused management, leadership, and influencing skills.
• Analytical and negotiation skills and experience with vendor management.
• Must have a valid Ontario 'G' Driver's licence, with CZ and BZ licenses considered an asset.

About the employer

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Operating GO Transit, UP Express, and the PRESTO fare payment system, Metrolinx is also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system. As an agency of the Government of Ontario, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living the values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.