The District of North Vancouver is looking for a Section Manager to join the Fleet and Solid Waste department. Reporting to the Manager, Engineering Operations, the incumbent is responsible for managing the strategic and operations functions of Garage, Fleet, and Solid Waste. The incumbent is responsible for, capital planning, asset management, budgeting, program development and delivery, planning and delivering strategic communications, staffing, training, performance, and daily operations. The Section Manager provides leadership to a team of regular, temporary, and auxiliary staff and has budget responsibility for an annual budget of $30-40M.
The Garage and Fleet section encompasses all district vehicles, heavy and small equipment. The Garage performs fleet inspection, preventative maintenance and repairs and ensures provincial and national regulatory licencing obligations are met including participating in industry prescribed audit processes. The Solid Waste section is responsible for programming and delivery of curb side collection of residential domestic and organic waste and site collection of commercial waste and recycling.
In this role you will:
• Lead and manage a large team of staff in day to day operations, recruitment, training, performance management, and development.
• Develop and administer policies, procedures, and reports pertaining to the purchase, operation, maintenance, repair, safety, replacement, and disposal of District fleet vehicles.
• Develop and oversee capital and operating budgets for Fleet and Garage, and Solid Waste, analyzes and monitors financial records and forecasts cost projections.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective operation and maintenance of systems and equipment to support Fleet and Garage operations, and Solid Waste operations.
• Lead and facilitates continuous improvement of operations, services, policies, and procedures.
• Develop and implement safe work procedures and policies to ensure the protection and safety of self, employees, the public and the environment.
Garage and Fleet:
• Responsible for acquisition, operation, maintenance and end of life disposal for all district vehicles, fire service vehicles, heavy equipment, related equipment and solid waste carts.
• Advises corporate end users on vehicle and equipment options, recommendations, purchase specifications, operation and maintenance and licencing requirements, engages with contract sevices and suppliers, inspects and approves custom fabrications, manages delivery arranges disposal of obsolescent and end of life equipment and vehicles.
• Develops and oversees corporate asset management plans to effectively manage fleet inventory.
• Develops and oversees corporate Fleet and equipment usage policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Develops and submits reports and supporting documentation for capital planning, licencing, operations, and maintenance requests.
• Manages, monitors, and reports on fuel consumption for District Fleet.
• Leads and develops strategy to convert to alternate fuels to align with corporate greenhouse gas emission reduction policy.
• Attends and participates in corporate Joint Health and Safety Committee, develops accident prevention programs, participates, and prepares accident investigation reports.
• Ensures appropriate maintenance management practices are followed for all equipment and vehicles, including preventative maintenance schedules and repair work, to minimize equipment downtime and operating costs.
• Ensures regulatory complince to National Safety Code and District’s Preventative Maitnenance Operators designation.
• Lead the migration of and ensures operation of business software systems including vehicle telematics, cart location & repair, soild waste routing, customer notifications, and fleet management.
• Develops and arranges delivery of training on municipal vehicles and equipment; ensures that the Motor Vehicle Act and Commercial Vehicle Safety Standards are followed.
Solid Waste:
• Develops and delivers curbside residential collection and diversion programs including education and enforcement of bylaws.
• Develops and delivers on site commercial collection, diversion programs including education and enforcement of bylaws.
• Manages, repairs and replaces DNV owned inventory of solid waste residential carts.
• Develops and implements the Solid Waste Management Plan and Solid Waste Bylaw, including related strategies, feasability studies and analysis.
• Reviews and adjusts residential and commercial Solid Waste fees in alignment with financial business models.
• Prepares Bylaw amendments for submission and provides support up to council adoption.
• Represents and advocates for DNV at regional and local forums and working groups, North Shore Transfer Station, Metro Vancouver and Solid Waste industry groups.
• Develops and delivers public communication programs and campaigns, and provides information to residents and commercial operations on Solid Waste services.
• Manage and deliver the Solid Waste service request and complaint process. Patrolling, infraction analysis and reporting, infraction notification, complaint resolution, infraction petition screening and adjudication process support.
The successful applicant will have:
• Ability to supervise, manage, coach and lead a large diverse workforce, build consensus and inspire and motivate staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely with diverse internal and external stakeholders, including members of the public and adapt style accordingly.
• Ability to use critical thinking in solving problems, use logical reasoning, using data and evidence to identify solutions.
• Ability to remain responsive and to embrace and support others through change.
• Ability to effectively manage time, organize workload, and set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to exercise initiative and continuous improvement through innovative systems, processes, procedures.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service skills and provide service excellence.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team and establishing and maintaining positive working relationships.
• Ability to lead decisively and consider strategic and operational impacts in decision-making.
• Ability to effectively assess and manage risk to operations, or capital projects.
• Ability to effectively manage and oversee capital and operating budgets and financial planning.
• Ability to foster a healthy and safe work environment and demonstrate a commitment to safety in Fleet and Garage, and Solid Waste operations.
• Knowledge of Provincial environmental regulations, waste management regulations, National Safety Code regulations, Motor Vehicle Act regulations and related legislation, and Bylaws.
• Knowledge of municipal fleet management and solid waste best practices, policies and procedures and applicable legislation.
• Knowledge of solid waste management practices and trends and applicable waste resources and technology, including curb side collection programs
Qualifications
• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Minimum of seven to ten years of relevant experience in automotive, industrial, or heavy-duty fleet management/maintenance with five years in a leadership capacity preferably within public sector.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Class 5 BC Driver’s License
• NAFA Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM) or equivalent is considered an asset.
• SWANA Managing Integrated Solid Waste Management Systems or equivalent is considered an asset.
• B.C. Certificate of Qualification or Red Seal in Automative, Heavy Duty, or Commercial Transport Mechanic is considered an asset.
Details
Salary: The annual pay range for this exempt position is $140,984.96 to $156,672.27 (2024 rates)
Hours of Work: 35-hour work week (Compressed work schedule available)
The District of North Vancouver is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and accessible work environment. If you have what we’re looking for and have a passion to serve people and the community, a demonstrated understanding of safety, a commitment to supporting a healthy and safe workplace, and a willingness to take further safety training as required, we would like to hear from you. Please apply with on-line at careers.dnv.org/ by February 19, 2025, to be considered.
If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please inform us when we contact you.
We thank you for your interest in employment with the District of North Vancouver and advise that only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.
