Manager, Fleet Planning - Kitchener, Canada - City of Kitchener

City of Kitchener
City of Kitchener
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Kitchener, Canada

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Manager, Fleet Planning

Competition Number

Job Code
0166


Posting Date
February 14, 2023


Closing Date
February 24, at 6:00pm)
Job Status
Permanent Full-Time

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City of Kitchener is a vibrant and dynamic city of approximately 270,000, in the heart of southwestern Ontario. As the largest municipality in Waterloo Region, Kitchener continues to be poised for development and growth, enhancing its reputation as a leader in city-building and innovation, with nationally recognized strategies to build its neighbourhoods, its digital infrastructure and its diverse economy.
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Position Overview:

  • Plans and directs the overall activities and operation of Fleet Planning including lifecycle management of the Corporations fleet assets, fuel management, systems administration, and the daily functions and activities related to the servicing, maintenance, and repair of vehicles, light and heavy trucks, and other mechanical equipment. Coordinates, directs, and schedules staff and resources to meet the Corporations Fleet needs and assures smooth, safe, and efficient requirements for staff and user groups; supervises and evaluates the performance of staff.

Responsibilities:


  • Directly supervises the work of 1 Fleet Systems Specialist; 1 Licensed Automotive Body and Collison Repair; 1 Welder Fabricator; and 1 Fleet Clerk, with full responsibility for interviewing and selection, orientation and training, direction and guidance, and performance management up to and including recommending termination.
  • Responsible for all Corporate fleet procurement and lifecycle management. Prepares reports related to vehicles, equipment, maintenance, repairs, mileage, depreciation, financial activity.
  • Provides direction and recommends action to staff on health and safety issues; ensures that the Occupational Health and Safety Act, its regulations, and other related legislated are followed.
  • Ensures all direct report staff have obtained and maintained Provincial legislated qualifications in order to perform assigned duties (e.g., mechanics certificate of qualifications, driver's licenses).
  • Develops inhouse training sessions for Fleet staff and vehicle/equipment operators in conjunction with Fleet Supervisors, suppliers, and the Human Resources Division.
  • Oversees and tracks key performance indicators using performance metrics.
  • Develops short and long term goals and objectives, operating policies and procedures, methods, performance standards, safety practices for Fleet Planning.
  • Oversees Fleet & Inventory System (FLINT); creates and modifies records (equipment, payroll), creates reports and customer billings. Identifies system changes; tests new releases/upgrades. Coordinates, prioritizes, and schedules staff work assignments for scheduled and unscheduled repairs in compliance with the Highway Traffic Act and other legislation (e.g., National Safety Code, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS)).
  • Oversees Fluid Inventory and Management System; creates, updates, and tracks fluid information; ensures fluids are purchased and approves invoices.
  • Oversees the GEOTAB System including purchasing and installment of equipment related to fleet services; creates and maintains data, responds to and resolves user issues and updates software.
  • Oversees radio system activities related to fleet services. Oversees the servicing of portable radios including programming equipment, and ensuring equipment is repaired and/or replaced as required. Arranges for the loan of radios during special events (e.g., Kitchener Blues Festival).
  • Ensures fleet operations are in compliance with environmental laws and maintain an Environmental Management System registered to the ISO 14001 standard.
  • Ensures fleet vehicles and equipment are repaired and maintained to a high environmental standard.
  • Oversees and manages corporate vehicle and equipment rentals while monitoring utilization rates.
  • Collaborates with the Sustainability Team to plan and strategize a pathway to attain Corporate GHG's emissions targets. Oversees and manages the corporate EV charging infrastructure.
  • Requirements:
  • Must be reliable with a good attitude and employment record.

Education, Certifications and Licenses:

  • Minimum of a 3 year degree or diploma in a related field
  • Must be eligible to obtain Fleet management certification as noted above and achieve certification within an agreed to time period.
  • Must have a DZ license in good standing or be willing to obtain a DZ license within 6 months of hire 2Year Diploma (or 2 Year Specialized Post-Secondary Program) with minimum 7 years' experience; or,
  • 4Year Honours Degree with minimum 2year experience.

Experience:


  • Must have a minimum of 47 years' experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of motor vehicle
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