Vehicle Safety Officer - Winnipeg, Canada - Manitoba Public Insurance

Manitoba Public Insurance

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Overview:

As the Vehicle Safety Officer, you will independently audits inspection stations, dealers, and recyclers for compliance to legislated and regulatory requirements.

You will inspect vehicles to determine the quality of inspections performed by permit holders, identify any issues, and gathers information to prepare a report for the supervisor that outlines any sanctions and recommendations.

Responsibilities:

Monitor and audit inspection stations, dealers, recyclers, and salespersons through regular visits to ensure compliance with applicable acts and regulations, in addition to the requirements of the Manitoba Vehicle Safety Program
Responsible for one of 11 geographic territories across Manitoba, each containing roughly inspection stations
Inspect vehicles for compliance with applicable acts, regulations, and standards prescribing mechanical and structural requirements/fitness; validates inspection findings of private inspection stations/mechanics on these vehicles
Investigate consumer complaints regarding inspections, equipment deficiencies, and requirements for stations, mechanics, and dealers
Investigate and follows up on enquiries from within MPI and from law enforcement
Exercise an extremely high degree of accountability in handling of confidential information obtained during the course of an investigation
Identify and assesses instances of vehicle condition noncompliance and assigns responsibility for substandard work or noncompliance with regulations against inspection stations and mechanics, which may lead to sanction actions against permit holders
Participate in ongoing investigations by law enforcement agencies and MPI Special Investigations Unit (SIU)

Qualifications:

Journeyperson Certificate (Red Seal) Truck and Transport Mechanic, or Transport Trailer Mechanic
Five years of bench experience in heavy truck and trailer repair, including one year experience in a customer service capacity
Platinum status in Estimator or Auto Physical Damage Appraiser role within the I-CAR Gold Class Professionals Designation program, or willingness to complete and maintain designation
Experience as an authorized body integrity inspection station mechanic an asset
Experience in a leadership capacity (i.e. foreman) is an asset