Fleet Manager (Maintenance) / Directeur de Flotte

Why WM Canada?
People are the driving force behind everything we do.
From drivers and technicians to analysts, managers and corporate professionals, every employee plays a role in delivering essential services that support communities across Canada.
Whether you're starting your career, growing your expertise or taking the next step into leadership, you'll find opportunities to build a long-term future at WM Canada.
We invest in our people through training, development and opportunities to grow because we believe great careers are built, not found. In fact, many of our leaders began their careers in frontline and technical roles, reflecting our commitment to developing talent from within.

Lead people. Drive results. Make an impact.
At WM Canada, leadership is about more than managing operations.
It's about building teams, developing talent, driving performance and delivering services that communities rely on every day.
As a leader, you'll have the opportunity to influence business outcomes while creating an environment where employees can thrive.

What you'll do
Develop high-performing teams
Create a culture built on safety, accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Drive operational excellence
Lead performance across safety, service, employee engagement and financial results.
Shape what's next
Support strategic growth initiatives, operational innovation and long-term business success.
Make decisions that matter
Lead with autonomy while leveraging the resources and expertise of a North American industry leader.
Build the next generation of leaders
Coach, mentor and develop employees to help them reach their full potential.

What you'll gain
Continued leadership development opportunities

Employee share ownership opportunities

Retirement savings support

Flexibility and a trust-based leadership culture

The ability to influence meaningful business outcomes

Why leaders choose WM
Because they have the opportunity to lead large, impactful operations, develop exceptional teams and help people build rewarding careers.

Lead where your decisions make a difference.

I. Job Summary

Manages the full fleet of primary and secondary equipment, and continually focuses on achieving market base profitability through effective management of all fleet and maintenance activities within the assigned area, including cost control, management development, and high training and safety standards.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Ensures safe and reliable vehicles are available to meet operational requirements. Conducts fleet evaluations to ensure maintenance standards are met.
Manages maintenance managers to ensure performance and cost focus across the area.
Reviews capital equipment requisitions in line with Corporate guidelines and objectives.
Manages effective utilization of vehicle assets.
Ensures maintenance shops are adequately staffed and mechanics are properly trained.
Ensures vehicle management systems are effectively utilized.
Complies with and ensures adherence to WM's Mission to Zero standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.
Meets all financial review dates and corporate directed programs in a timely fashion.
Assists in budget process as required.
Assists in creating a positive team-oriented environment through employee development and motivation.
Ensures the cleanliness and maintenance of the maintenance shops through regular inspections and preventive maintenance programs.
Oversees personnel needs of the department including selecting, coaching, and training staff and maintenance managers, and evaluating employee performance. Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
Motivates, coaches, counsels and disciplines managers according to WM's policies and procedures and ensures that maintenance managers are in compliance with the standards in their administration of counseling and disciplinary steps.
Provides training and presentations as needed in a positive and professional manner.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree (accredited), or in lieu of Degree, a High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant experience
5 years previous experience (in addition to education requirements)
Driver's License Valid Driver's License
Bilingual (French & English) - We require a bilingual speaking manager because this role requires frequent interactions and communications with employees, customers and others who are located outside of Quebec.

B. Preferred Qualifications
Mechanical experience
Management experience.
Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and profit and loss (P&L) analysis.
Experience in inventory and parts management.

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.
Pay : The expected base pay range for this office/on-site position is $95,000 - $110,000 . This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. This position is for an existing vacancy. In addition, this position is eligible for bonus.

V. Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on RRSP, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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