Manager, Fleet Services
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Posting ID: 5094
Department: Corporate Services
Division: Energy Fleet & Facilities
Pay Range: $143,460 - $179,312
Job Type: Permanent
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week
Work Location: Woodlands Operation Centre - 1179 Bronte Road, Oakville
Employee Group: MMSG
Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy
Posting Date: April 1, 2026
Application Deadline: April 14, 2026
Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to fill subsequent vacancies of the same position within the next 18 months.
If you’re enthusiastic about the opportunity to work with Halton Region but don’t meet every qualification listed, we still encourage you to apply! This position may be eligible for an underfill opportunity for candidates who do not meet every qualification. We’re always on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our team!
Job Summary
The Fleet Section supports Public Works, Halton Paramedic Services, Halton Regional Police Service, and other departments—demanding service excellence, safety, and reliability for over 1,200 vehicles and equipment. As the Manager, you will lead fleet operations as a high-performing business unit. You’ll drive KPI-led performance, vendor accountability, fiscal stewardship, and long-term asset planning while advancing modernization priorities such as electrification, telematics, and decarbonization.
We are seeking a strategic manager with strong business, analytics, and leadership skills who deeply understands asset management maintenance, repair and compliance standards.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a multidisciplinary team (supervisor, skilled trades, and administrative support) in a unionized environment.
- Build a culture of safety, inclusion, accountability, and continuous improvement with clear roles, training, and succession planning.
- Oversee 14 staff, scheduling, performance management, and relationship development at 2 service garages.
- Oversee maintenance and standardized repair operations using SAP PM as a computerized maintenance management system.
- Define and manage KPIs and dashboards (e.g., asset uptime, PM compliance, turnaround time, cost per km/hour, repeat repair rate, fault closure times).
- Ensure compliance with preventive maintenance schedules and operational standards.
- Own the capital replacement plan for the Public Works Fleet; manage acquisition, commissioning, utilization, and disposal to minimize total cost of ownership (TCO).
- Collaborate with client departments to develop fit‑for‑purpose specifications and service levels.
- Lead a phased EV/hybrid transition roadmap; coordinate with capital teams for charging infrastructure, site readiness, and utility capacity.
- Develop telematics to improve utilization, idle reduction, driver safety, and predictive maintenance.
- Track and report fuel and emissions; integrate sustainability criteria into specs; seek grant opportunities where applicable.
- Develop, monitor, and administer operating and capital budgets, conduct variance analysis and trend reporting.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee procurement of fleet assets, tools, parts, and contracted services in alignment with regional policy.
- Implement robust financial controls, cost tracking, and forecasting
- Establish SLAs, performance measures, and quality standards; negotiate value and ensure on-time delivery.
- Manage outsourced services and warranty recovery; escalate underperformance with corrective action plans.
- Ensure compliance with MTO regulations, Commercial Vehicle Operator Registration, the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), and regional safety policies.
- Maintain audit ready records (licensing, registrations, inspections, certifications) and lead incident prevention and corrective action closure.
- Contribute to policies, procedures, service standards, and long-term divisional plans.
Skills & Qualifications
- Degree in Business/Public Administration, Operations, Engineering Technology, or related field.
- 7–10 years of progressive leadership and change management in complex operations/service environments with measurable KPIs.
- Demonstrated success with KPI dashboards, financial stewardship, vendor/SLA management, and continuous improvement.
- Working knowledge of fleet maintenance operations and asset lifecycle management.
- Proficiency with CMMS/ERP concepts and systems.
- Experience leading fleet electrification and decarbonization initiatives in large organizations, data-driven decision making, and executive reporting.
- Strong understanding of telematics systems and related analytics.
- Experience in the public sector and unionized environments is an asset.
- Knowledge of MTO and OHSA requirements.
- Valid Ontario Class G driver’s license and clean abstract; ability to travel between regional worksites.
Working/ Employment Conditions
- Office and shop/yard environments with regular site visits.
- Travel across the Region.
Important information about your application:
- In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 – Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.
- Please submit your application online. We will accommodate individual needs for applicants with disabilities and others who are not able to apply online. If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact HR Access at 905-825-6000 extension 7700.
- Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.
- We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
- Personal information collected through the job application process will only be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment.
- If selected for an interview, you will be contacted by email and/or phone. Please ensure the contact information provided on your resume is up to date and that you check your email and voicemail regularly.
Halton Region serves more than 650,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to delivering high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community. At Halton, you are encouraged to grow and succeed in your career and are recognized for your accomplishments and contributions. As an employee, you will be part of a progressive, service focused and award winning employer with a diverse and inclusive work environment.
