Supervisor Equipment (Fleet) - Full-Time at City of Thunder Bay

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fleet maintenance, Leadership, Budgeting, Resource management, Safety compliance, Operational planning, Staff supervision, Lifecycle planning, Performance management, Conflict resolution, Inventory management, Technical reporting, Union relations, Cost control, Preventive maintenance

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Lead with purpose. Build a stronger fleet. At the City of Thunder Bay, Our City Runs on People Like You. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs – where your leadership ensures our fleet operates safely, efficiently, and ready to support essential services. Here, your expertise will ensure responsible resource management, strengthen operational performance, and help deliver reliable, high-quality services to the community. You will be part of a work environment that supports respectful interactions, meaningful opportunities to grow, and a culture that promotes well-being and collaboration. Thunder Bay offers more than a fulfilling career. With its natural beauty, affordability, and strong sense of community, it’s a city where you can grow personally and professionally. Where You’ll Make a Difference Every Day As Supervisor, Equipment (Fleet), you’ll lead maintenance strategies, manage daily workflows, and champion safety and innovation across all equipment services. You’ll work closely with stakeholders to ensure fleet reliability while identifying opportunities for modernization and efficiency. You’ll guide a skilled team, optimize lifecycle planning, and champion continuous improvement—playing a key role in delivering reliable, cost-effective services that keep our Corporation and community moving forward. Whether you live in Thunder Bay, you’re looking to return, or excited to make the City your new home, join a team where your skills, expertise, and presence is recognized, and make a real impact to our community. How You’ll Support the Team In this role, you will be responsible for the effective and efficient planning and direction of corporately owned equipment repair and maintenance programs with the following accountabilities: Plan, direct and schedule the maintenance and repair programs of corporately owned vehicles and equipment under the Fleet Services Division’s jurisdiction. Schedule and direct the assignment of work, personnel, equipment and resources for the Division's maintenance and operations of corporate fleet vehicles and equipment and instructs Division personnel in the most efficient and effective methods of performing their duties. Examine daily time sheets and work orders for proper distribution, provide cost control on accounts, and report on variances and schedules and approve annual vacations and overtime of assigned personnel. Participate in the preparation of capital and operating budgets and participate in their administration and control. Investigate and report on claims for injury, damage or complaints and take appropriate action. Participate in the hiring, evaluation, discipline, transferring and termination of staff and respond to grievances on behalf of the Corporation. Provide information, reports, letters and memoranda of significant developments to, and review major activities with the Manager. Ensure the development and maintenance of inventories and records of the location, condition and upkeep of the assets under the jurisdiction of the Division. Ensure that insurance, equipment, procedures and controls are in place to protect the Corporation from civil liabilities due to its facilities and operations under the jurisdiction of the Division. Participate in the development, implementation and enforcement of internal safety policies, procedures, standards, rules and regulations governing the section's activities and ensure that they are clearly communicated to staff. For a full detailed description, please click here. What You Can Count On With Us We’re proud to offer a workplace where your well-being, growth, and sense of purpose come first. As the Supervisor Equipment (Fleet) you’ll enjoy: A competitive salary that reflects your expertise A matching pension plan to help you build long-term financial security Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage, plus life insurance for peace of mind Generous paid vacation and holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave days when you need more time off Access to a confidential Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and wellness initiatives to support your overall health Leadership development and tuition reimbursement programs, so you can continue to grow your skills and career A culture of recognition and appreciation, with staff events and programs that celebrate your contributions The opportunity to lead a dedicated and talented team, who are highly respected within the Corporation What You’ll Bring to the Team Here’s what will help you succeed as the Supervisor Equipment (Fleet): Certificate of Qualifications as a Truck and Coach Technician, Code 310T, or Automotive Service Technician, Code 310S with five years’ experience working in fleet maintenance of light and heavy equipment management in large fleet portfolios, or Diploma in business administration along with seven years’ experience in fleet maintenance of light and heavy equipment management in large fleet portfolios Minimum three years’ experience in a supervisory or leadhand capacity within a unionized environment Lead With Us - Apply Today Ready to take the next step in your career journey? Join us at the City of Thunder Bay, where you’ll support a dedicated team, and make a lasting difference every day. Apply today and start your next chapter with the City of Thunder Bay. Belonging, Inclusion, and Your Privacy The City of Thunder Bay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. We are committed to a recruitment process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. If you need an accommodation during any part of the recruitment process, let us know — we will work with you to meet your needs. For privacy and fairness, please do not include photos, ID cards, driver’s licences, or police record checks with your application. These documents will only be requested if you’re successful. General Information: As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include: Photos Any certificates that have photo identification Driver’s licences Police records checks Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources Division should you be the successful applicant. If a Criminal Record Check is required, it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application. ACCOMMODATION: Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process. PRIVACY: Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: 625-3866 The City of Thunder Bay is a place where art, culture and nature come together! Watch this video to learn more about our City:

Responsibilities

The Supervisor of Equipment (Fleet) is responsible for planning and directing maintenance programs for corporate vehicles and equipment. They manage daily workflows, oversee staff performance, and ensure safety and operational efficiency across the fleet division.