Superintendent, Transit Fleet RLTC

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Superintendent, Transit Fleet RLTC

Job Posting

Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for One (1) Permanent Full-Time position of Superintendent, Transit Fleet with Halifax Transit.

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2

SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.

Under the general direction of the Director Transit Fleet, the Superintendent is responsible and accountable for the delivery of high-quality operations and maintenance services for all Halifax Transit vehicles. This includes daily operations related to preventative and corrective maintenance as well as servicing of vehicles.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Using the Fleet Focus preventative maintenance system, set priorities on the delivery of service and report on the delivery of the required vehicles

Provide operations and preventative maintenance service in HRM owned or leased Vehicles

Ensure that outcomes contained in the business plan are achieved and contribute to the long-term business strategies of HRM

Ensure safety standards are set and expectations are met or exceeded

Ensures adherence to HRM’s Occupational Health & Safety Program; liaises with HRM’s Corporate Safety representatives; works in conjunction with Corporate Safety to address Health & Safety concerns

Participate in the development and implementation of policies and procedures and the development of quality standards and repair targets

Commitment to creating an environment that will foster and support change in the workplace relative to industry trends

Supports the Director through providing input in the formulation of strategic policies and direction as it relates to ensuring Transit Fleet’s assets are meeting the requirements of “good state of repair”, internal controls, and the long-term vision and sustainability of municipal assets

Prepare, manage, and submit Operating budget projections and develop future budget expectations

Monitor expenditures ensuring adherence to budgetary targets, assure proper approval process is followed

Initiate and implement best repair and maintenance practices, and standards to maintain high quality vehicle services

Ensure work order requested are completed in a timely and efficient manner that meets the expectations of customers

Responsible for the creation and updating of specifications for the tendering and purchase of new vehicles and equipment

Responsible for the final acceptance and inspection of new vehicles to assure both bid and tender compliance to a specifications and accessory components

Seeks the input of customers to continuously refine service delivery and customer satisfaction

Ensures that service delivery is responsive to the needs of the clients while maintaining fiscal responsibility

Enhancement of service delivery levels and the cost-effective use of resources

Introduce strategies to ensure high morale among employees

Develop alternative service delivery strategies that enhance service levels, and/or reduce expenditures

Foster the development of highly qualified and competent staff, and improved management practices; exercise a high degree of effective delegation of authority and effective decision- making

Provides effective Human Resources Management, administering Human Resources programs (Substance Abuse Prevention, Attendance Support Management) and creating and maintaining a positive work environment that is conducive to high morale and performance

Collaborates with, and is accountable to, stakeholders to ensure the quality and delivery of services throughout HRM. Coordinates resources to provide quality public service, as well as an on-going commitment to innovation and customer service

Interprets Collective Agreements and coordinates consistency of implementation.…