Sr. Fleet Manager-Transmission

• Lead planning, acquisition, and lifecycle management of fleet assets including light-duty vehicles, heavy equipment, and specialized transmission tools.
• Align fleet operations with project schedules, emergency response needs, and long-term organizational goals.
• Develop and promote effective work programs incorporating life-cycle costing and capital budget optimization.
• Review equipment utilization reports with Project Management to determine on-going need for equipment

• Collaborate with Project and Construction Management to identify current and future equipment and maintenance personnel needs.
• Act as the primary liaison between Fleet and Project teams, managing equipment requests and utilization.
• Track fleet location and coordinate transportation logistics (e.g., lowbedding) for project deployment.

• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs across multiple shops (automotive, heavy duty, welding/fabrication, body, parts).
• Ensure equipment reliability and availability for critical infrastructure and project work.
• Evaluate and enhance preventive maintenance programs for efficiency and effectiveness.

• Ensure compliance with Transport Canada, DOT, and utility-specific safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate records for inspections, certifications, and environmental standards.
• Support company-wide safety initiatives related to fleet operations.

• Manage fleet budgets including capital expenditures and operating costs.
• Conduct cost analysis and reporting to support decision-making on equipment allocation and replacement.
• Monitor idle time, downtime, and spare equipment costs.

• Supervise fleet coordinators, mechanics, and logistics personnel.
• Provide training and development on fleet systems, safety, and operational procedures.
• Motivate staff to achieve peak productivity and performance.

• Negotiate and manage contracts with equipment suppliers, leasing companies, and service providers.
• Oversee vendor compliance and quality control inspections.

• Implement and manage fleet management software and GPS tracking systems.
• Generate reports on fleet utilization, fuel efficiency, downtime, and compliance metrics.

• High school diploma required.
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Logistics, Business Administration, or related field is preferred.
• Trade designation or equivalent experience considered an asset.

• Minimum 7-10 years of fleet management experience, ideally in utility, transmission, or construction environments.
• Experience in unionized settings and multi-shop operations.
• Strong knowledge of fleet maintenance programs, regulatory codes, and equipment types.

• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• High integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Excel, Word, and fleet management systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level.

• Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

• Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.

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