Supervisor, Bus Garage Operations

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.

Our Bus Operations West Office is seeking an experienced Supervisor, Bus Garage Operations to ensure that bus service is reliably provided each day, with significant attention to efficiency, safety, and customer experience in alignment with the mandate and commitments of Metrolinx.

Location and Shift Details - Streetsville Garage, Various shifts and Off days depending on business needs

Valid Truck and Coach Technician (310T) certification with Interprovincial Red Seal is required

What will I be doing?

• Supervising all assigned bargaining unit personnel; Supervises and coordinates motor coach inspections, repairs, cleaning, and maintenance operations to maintain service vehicle availability and revenues.
• Ensuring that all work adheres to Ministry of Transportation legislated requirements.
• Reviews Bus Operations Daily Logs for collisions; reviews damage.
• Coordinating the repair and return of bus equipment with outside contractors, investigating employee complaints and handling grievances.
• Investigates motor vehicle collisions and recommends corrective and preventive actions.

• Other duties as assigned.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a high school diploma – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent
• Demonstrated years of experience as a Truck and Coach Technician, preferably with supervisory experience in a unionized environment
• Must have a valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s licence and meet the corporate standard for a good driving record.
• Valid Truck and Coach Technician (310T) certification with Interprovincial Red Seal is required
• Automotive Service Technician (310S) designation is an asset
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Ontario Class “C” driver’s licence and “Z” endorsement
• Must successfully complete environmental, safety and any other training required by corporate policy
• Detailed knowledge of heavy transit vehicle maintenance and repair, performed to manufacturers specifications, proficiency in the reading of schematics and state of the art transit and mechanical technology
• Knowledge of garage management practices, preventative maintenance theory, and pertinent Ministry of Transportation-Ontario, Ministry of Environment, and legislated Ministry of Labour requirements.
• Ability to supervise and organize the work output of several work units
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office word processing and spreadsheet applications, and data entry an asset
• Good oral and written communication skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships.

Don’t Meet Every Requirement?

If you’re excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.

Accommodation

We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: View phone number on ca.snapjobsearch.com or email View email address on ca.snapjobsearch.com .

Application Process

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.

For Internal applicants, with the recent implementation of the Internal Mobility Policy, the internal recruitment process has changed for non-union roles. Candidates must be in their current role for 12 months prior to applying for another role and each applicant must be in good standing (not participating in a Performance Improvement Plan). Please review all provisions of the policy before submitting your application.

Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.

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