GSE Fleet Country Manager

Location: Dorval

Samsic Assistance  is part of the global Samsic Group, a leader in aviation services, facility management, and customer experience across more than 30 countries.  Samsic Assistance Canada  operates in all five of Canada’s major airports:
Toronto Pearson, Montréal-Trudeau, Vancouver International, Calgary International, and Edmonton International. The company’s Canadian headquarters are located in Montréal, Québec.
Our Mission  We are committed to delivering safe, reliable, and high- quality ground handling services that support the success of our airline partners and the smooth flow of the airport.

Joining Samsic means becoming part of a dynamic, people-focused organization where operational excellence, innovation, and teamwork drive everything we do.
"Our organization is strong, and our greatest pride is to have the support of the men and women who contribute to our collective success day after day. Together, we will continue to grow and ensure our sustainability, now and into the future."…~ Groupe Samsic.
Samsic Assistance Canada  offers competitive salary packages, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities.
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The Impact You'll Make  Our Ground Support Equipment (GSE) team is the backbone of our service, ensuring that the machinery powering airport operations is always ready, reliable, and compliant. As our  GSE Fleet Country Manager , you will be the driving force behind our equipment operations at  Samsic Assistance Canada  across our 4 Canadian airports: YUL, YYZ, YVR, and YYC. You’ll lead a skilled team of mechanics and technicians, ensuring that every vehicle, tow bar, and conveyor belt is maintained to the highest standards.

Your leadership will directly impact operational safety, turnaround times, and overall passenger experience.
What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)  Fleet Availability & Reliability   Ensure sufficient GSE availability to support operations and peak periods.
Monitor fleet utilization, availability, downtime, reliability, and equipment performance.
Identify recurring equipment failures and drive corrective actions.
Ensure consistency in fleet management practices between stations.
Monitor inventory of parts and tools, ensuring availability for urgent repairs for the YUL station and offer expertise across our other Canadian stations to support strong decision-making.
Fleet Acquisition & Lifecycle Management   Lead fleet planning, replacement, refurbishment, rental, and acquisition decisions.
Develop lifecycle plans based on age, utilization, reliability, maintenance cost, and operational requirements.
Own country-level fleet OPEX and CAPEX budgets.
Monitor maintenance, rental, fuel/energy, insurance, and replacement costs.
Identify opportunities to reduce total cost of ownership.
Track budget versus actuals and implement corrective actions.
Safety, Compliance & Risk   Work closely with QSSE and Operations on fleet-related risks.
Operational Support   Support major operational disruptions, seasonal peaks, new contracts, and station start-ups.
Establish contingency plans for critical equipment failures or shortages.
Provide escalation support for major fleet-related operational issues.
Act as the technical reference point for the team, providing guidance and troubleshooting expertise, as well as negotiating arguments to support each station in getting the best service at the best price for their GSE needs.
Collaborate closely with operations managers to align equipment readiness with flight schedules.
Fleet Data & Performance Management   Implement a standardized national fleet dashboard.
Track KPIs
Use data to drive…