Manager, Transportation Services - Edmonton, Canada - University of Alberta

University of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Vehicle Pool Division:

Competition No.

Closing Date

Will remain open until filled.
This position is a part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).

In accordance with the Administrative and Professional Officer Agreement, this full time continuing position offers a comprehensive benefits package found at Faculty & Staff Benefits and annual salary range of $69,386 - $115,642

Location - South campus. This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in person

Working for the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day.

We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

Department summary

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day.

Position summary

Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Support and Recreation Services, Facilities & Operations the Manager, Transportation Services is responsible for managing the University of Alberta's vehicle fleet and providing support to approximately 480 assets owned.

Using industry standard fleet management practices, you will lead a team of 9 members including an Automotive Shop Supervisor, Automatic Mechanic Technician, Garage attends, Logistics Coordination and a Fleet Management Coordinator and be accountable for developing and meeting a cost recovery budget of approximately $3M.

You will be responsible for managing the total cost ownership of the fleet from procurement, to operation, maintenance, repair, administration of and through to replacement and/or disposal.

Duties

Provision of a full range of vehicles on a oneday to fullyear basis;
Provision of buses and other rental vehicles from commercial sources;
Legislative (Provincial/Federal) licensing and registrations for all eligible vehicles and equipment covered under the automotive policy including all department owned vehicles;
Insurance coverage for all University vehicles and equipment covered under the Institution wide automotive policy;
Documentation and handling of accident files, repair estimates and repairs for Transportation Service vehicles and other University associated assets on a cost recovery basis;
Maintenance and repairs supply of parts, materials, fuels to its own fleet and other University associated users on a cost recovery basis; and
Replacement of assets on a planned basis and assist other University groups with the purchase of vehicle assets.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of managerial experience in the operation and management of a commercial or organizational fleet;
Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM) designation or working towards CAFM designation;
Supervisory experience in a fleet operation and/or automotive repair environment;
Experience managing and operating a centralized fleet using 100% chargeback or cost recovery framework;
Demonstrated progressive experience in financial/budgetary processes, spreadsheet and database management skills, rate setting, expense monitors and asset valuation in total commercial or organizational commercial fleet environment;
Experience in determining vehicle conditions, when to repair and when to dispose;
Experience managing and maintaining a licensed vehicle repair facility;
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