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Assistant Manager, Transit Maintenance

  • West Vancouver, BC, Canada

$117,080 - $131,713 per annum (2026 rates)

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Pay
$117,080 - $131,713 per annum (2026 rates)
Working hours
35 hours per week
Posting language
English
Posted

Original job description

ASSISTANT MANAGER, TRANSIT MAINTENANCE

(Permanent, Full-Time) 

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community.

West Vancouver Transit has an immediate opening for a permanent full-time Assistant Maintenance Manager, Transit. This is a mid-level management role responsible for fleet reliability and quality assurance. We are building a team where people feel valued and are encouraged to contribute their unique skills, perspectives, and experiences. A team where staff are driving positive change in everything we do.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this position will be responsible for: monitoring and controlling fleet reliability KPIs, developing and implementing standard operating procedures, investigating and correcting technical failures, support recruitment and performance management, and act as the Maintenance Manager in their absence.

The successful candidate will possess:

· Completion of Grade 12 plus post-secondary Business Administration diploma and substantial supervisory experience in the Transit industry, or an equivalent combination of education and Transit experience;

· A valid Red Seal qualification as a Truck and Transport Mechanic or Heavy Duty Equipment Technician; and

· A valid Class 5 Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia.

Additional requirements for this position include a minimum of five years of relevant experience demonstrated by management of preventive and predictive maintenance programs, vehicle quality assurance work at the technologist or trades level, considerable supervisory experience in fleet maintenance or a related industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The following would be considered an asset:

· CVSE Facility Operator Certificate;

· Registration as an Applied Scientist; and

· A valid Class 2 or 3 Driver's License with Air Brake Endorsement.

Successful candidates will be required to provide an acceptable driving record, a police information check, and copies of relevant credentials. To ensure your application is complete, please contact ICBC at 604-661-2255 or request online at https://onlinebusiness.icbc.com/clio/ to have your Driving Record sent directly from ICBC to Human Resources at careers@westvancouver.ca. Applications without a Driver’s Abstract submission will not be considered for further steps in the recruitment process.

The successful candidate will be required to supply a police information check and a copy of their credentials.

Position Status:

Exempt – Permanent Full-Time

Hours of Work:

35 hours per week (hours and days of work may vary)

Salary:

$117,080 - $131,713 per annum (2026 rates)

Closing Date:

Open until filled

To Apply:

Please visit the District of West Vancouver’s Career Centre at westvancouver.ca/careers to apply for this position.

We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

00500-26-EXEMPT-16

More about this job

Responsibilities

The Assistant Maintenance Manager at the District of West Vancouver will track how reliable the transit fleet is, write and roll out maintenance procedures, and find and fix equipment failures. They will also help with hiring and staff performance, and cover for the Maintenance Manager when needed.

Requirements

Candidates need a Grade 12 plus a Business Administration diploma with substantial transit supervisory experience, a Red Seal as a Truck and Transport Mechanic or Heavy Duty Equipment Technician, a BC Class 5 licence, and at least five years of fleet maintenance experience including supervision.

Skills

  • Preventive maintenance program management
  • Predictive maintenance
  • Fleet reliability KPI monitoring
  • Vehicle quality assurance
  • Failure investigation and root cause analysis
  • Standard operating procedure development
  • Supervision of trades staff
  • Performance management
  • Recruitment
  • Truck and transport mechanics
  • Heavy duty equipment repair
  • Diagnostic troubleshooting
  • Business administration
  • Budget and resource planning

Categories

  • Transportation
  • Management & Leadership
  • Government & Public Sector
  • Manufacturing

Keywords

  • transit maintenance
  • fleet maintenance
  • fleet reliability
  • assistant maintenance manager
  • maintenance supervisor
  • preventive maintenance
  • predictive maintenance
  • quality assurance
  • Red Seal
  • heavy duty mechanic
  • truck and transport mechanic
  • transit
  • public transit
  • standard operating procedures
  • KPI monitoring
  • supervision
  • West Vancouver
  • municipal government
  • Class 5 licence
  • fleet management

Seniority

Mid level

Licences and certifications

  • Red Seal
  • CVSE Facility Operator Certificate
  • Applied Scientist registration

Fields of study

  • Business Administration

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