Fleet Manager

Date:
Jun 3, 2026

Location:

Mississauga, Ontario, CA

Company:
Nors

The Fleet Manager oversees day‑to‑day operations of the company’s fleet across all branches in Canada, including vehicle acquisition, lifecycle planning, maintenance coordination, vendor management, and cost control. The role ensures the fleet operates efficiently, cost‑effectively, and supports operational needs across all business units. The Fleet Manager acts as the primary liaison with the external fleet management company, ensuring optimal service delivery and accurate data reporting.

Their goal is to optimize fleet value while minimizing risk throughout the lifecycle of the vehicles. This position is supported by a Fleet Compliance administrator who reports directly to the manager.

Expected Salary range (gross/annual): $80k – $100k

• Fleet Acquisition, Lifecycle & Disposal
  • Lead the vehicle acquisition process including developing specifications, obtaining quotes, evaluating options, and preparing annual budgets.
  • Work with Fleet Management Company to provide Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) comparisons, including lease, fuel type, maintenance costs, and depreciation.
  • Manage vehicle lifecycle planning to determine optimal replacement timelines based on age, mileage, residual value, and repair trends.
  • Oversee vehicle disposal processes (auction, trade‑in, resale) to maximize resale value and ensure timely removal of retired assets.
  • Coordinate upfitting requirements with vendors (decals, safety equipment, racks, telematics installations, etc.).
• Vendor & Fleet Management Company (FMC) Coordination
  • Act as the primary liaison with the external fleet management company.
  • Review and approve FMC recommendations for maintenance, repair approvals, lifecycle replacements, and remarketing.
  • Oversee vendor SLA performance (timeliness, cost, data accuracy, and service quality).
  • Negotiate pricing or review contracts for maintenance programs, leasing, fuel programs, and telematics services.
  • Monitor FMC dashboards (downtime, maintenance, PM compliance, engine alerts) and ensure issues are actioned quickly.
• Maintenance Oversight & Cost Control
  • Oversee daily maintenance activities including scheduling PMs, managing breakdowns, and coordinating repairs.
  • Review and approve repair quotes, ensuring cost‑effectiveness and avoidance of unnecessary repairs.
  • Track maintenance spend, identify cost‑reduction opportunities (warranty recoveries, vendor consolidation, PM program optimization).
  • Ensure vehicles meet operational readiness targets and downtime is minimized.
  • Collaborate with mechanics or service providers on major repairs, recalls, and safety‐related issues.
• Fuel Program & Telematics Management
  • Manage fuel card programs (fraud alerts, misuse, replacement cards, reporting).
  • Monitor fuel consumption trends and identify abnormalities (idling, unauthorized fueling, inefficiencies).
  • Oversee telematics platform dashboards (fault codes, productivity, utilization).
  • Ensure proper installation and deactivation of telematics hardware during new vehicle onboarding and decommissioning.
• Operational Fleet Support
  • Oversee vehicle assignments, set‑ups, replacement planning, and relocation of units between branches or regions.
  • Manage vehicle handovers and returns, ensuring proper documentation and inspections.
  • Support field teams with equipment needs, towing coordination, breakdown response, and replacement vehicle sourcing.
  • Maintain inventory updates of fleet assets.
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Reporting
  • Support annual fleet budgeting including lease costs, fuel budget, maintenance forecasting, and capital replacement planning.
  • Prepare monthly fleet cost reports (fuel, maintenance, lease, accident costs, downtime impacts).
  • Conduct ROI and cost‑benefit analyses for electrification, alternative fuel vehicles, and operational efficiency programs.
  • Develop strategies to reduce fleet TCO through optimization, vendor management, and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Policy, Process & Program Management
  • Implement and enforce fleet policies (vehicle take‑home, idling, fueling, maintenance procedures, accident reporting).
  • Develop SOPs for acquisition, PM scheduling, repair…