Regional Manager, Terminal Maintenance

Job Description

REGIONAL MANAGER,TERMINAL MAINTENANCE

Engineering - Terminal Maintenance division

Tsawwassen

We sail to serve and connect the people and the coast of BC.

Every day, hundreds of sailings connect coastal communities, transport millions of passengers, and support the economy of British Columbia. Behind every reliable sailing is an experienced team that ensures our terminals, marine structures, and critical infrastructure are safe, maintained, and ready tooperate.

We'reseeking an experienced
Regional Manager, Terminal Maintenance
to lead the maintenance, reliability, and performance of our terminal assets across a dynamic and diverse operating environment.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a proven maintenance leader who combines technical expertise, strategic planning, and people leadership to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient operations.

The Opportunity

As Regional Manager, Terminal Maintenance,you'llplay a pivotal role in ensuring the ongoing reliability and safety of BC Ferries' extensive portfolio of terminal facilities, marine structures, and shore-based infrastructure.

From marine structures and bridges to electrical systems, hydraulics, buildings, utilities, and civil infrastructure,you'lloversee complex maintenance programs that directlyimpactthe safe movement of people and goods throughout coastal British Columbia.

The Role

Reporting to the Director, Terminal Maintenance and supported by the Assistant

Regional Manager Terminal Maintenance,you'llprovide leadership for a multidisciplinary team of planners, supervisors, trades professionals, and support staff responsible formaintaininga wide range of terminal assets.

You contribute valuethroughkey areas of oversight such as:

Drive Safe and Reliable Terminal Maintenance Operations

• Lead the planning, development, and execution of comprehensive preventative, predictive, and reliability-centred maintenance programs for terminal marine structures, shore facilities, buildings, utilities, and critical infrastructure.

• Ensure terminal assets aremaintainedto support safe, reliable, and efficient operations across the region.

• Develop practical technical solutions to complex maintenance challenges and recommend effective courses of action.

• Respond to operational emergencies and provide leadership during critical maintenance events to minimize service disruptions including responding periodically to after-hours call outs

• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and applicable legislation.

Lead Maintenance Projects and Asset Management

• Plan, prioritize, and oversee maintenance initiatives and minor capital projects from planning through successful completion.

• Manage operating and capital maintenance budgets, ensuring effective forecasting, financial stewardship, and cost control.

• Support long-term asset reliability through proactive maintenance planning and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Balance operational priorities with strategic maintenanceobjectivesto maximize asset performance and lifecycle value.

Build and Lead High-Performing Teams

• Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of supervisors, planners, administrative staff, and skilled trades employees within a unionized environment.

• Recruit, develop, andretainskilled maintenance professionals while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Provide coaching, mentorship, and leadership to supervisors, trades employees, planners, and administrative staff;

• Foster a strong safety culture and positive labour relations within a unionized environment;

• Assign,monitor, and evaluate work to ensure resources are effectivelyutilizedand departmentalobjectivesare achieved.

• Provide performance management, coaching, and employee relations support, including administering the collective agreement and contributing to the collective bargaining process.

Manage Contractors and Service Delivery

• Oversee the procurement and delivery of contracted maintenance services in accordance with corporate procurement and supply chain policies.

• Evaluate contractor proposals, negotiate service agreements, andmonitorcontractor performance to ensure work…