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.
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
$101,909368/Yr - $119,893.74/Yr
