Operation Officer, Safety

Reporting to the Director this key leadership position is responsible for coordinating staff involved in the fleet management inspection repair maintenance and disposal of a diverse fleet. This position is working collaboratively with diverse user groups within a variety of departments to ensure reliable fleet is available for service delivery during all seasons. The position must strategically manage this through inclement weather emergencies competing department priorities and at targeted budgeted costs.

Direct and oversee operations of two fleet maintenance shops with a team of 40 staff ensuring centralized maintenance programs deliver maximum vehicle reliability minimize downtime and support uninterrupted county services
Develop and oversee all fleet inspections maintenance and repair programs through two Shop Supervisors to achieve preventative maintenance objectives
Analyze fleet usage trends to forecast and recommend rebuild and refurbish strategies for all fleet
Assist the Director with the creation of the Annual Operations Budgets for both shop locations
Demonstrate a strong focus on customer service by anticipating and proactively addressing the needs of internal and external customers ensuring citizen and customer interests remain a top priority
Responsible to manage and develop strong teams which are made up of technical administrative and supervisory positions including:
providing opportunities for employee development engagement and understanding of the overall direction of the branch department and organization
Stewardship duties of the Fleet Management System for the purpose of using software to assist with the fleet management and maintenance programs including overseeing staff training on the system and developing and analyzing reports from the program to assist with the management of fleet assets
Ensure department compliance to legislated programs relating to the centralized fleet and shop operations
As a member of the department leadership team support strategic planning for the department and the development of business plans
Support all municipal departments during emergent and after-hours situations

Licensed Journeyman Technician in a related discipline
Post-secondary degree in business or a related discipline along with at least ten years directly related experience including a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience managing employees and functions preferably in a unionized or municipal sector
Advanced knowledge of Oracle and Fleet Management System
Demonstrated knowledge and experience of Collective Bargaining Agreements and managing unionized technical staff
Excellent leadership skills and an ability to tactfully navigate prioritize and manage complex and diverse operational and workforce issues
Ability to influence decisions approaches and directions at senior levels and balance conflicting perspectives
Strong managerial and human resources skills to provide direction train coach and motivate supervisory technical and administrative staff
Strong strategic and critical thinking ability with effective analysis and problem-solving skills
Extensive knowledge and experience in fleet maintenance and repair at a senior level to ensure accurate timely and efficient programs are developed measured and successfully executed

Submission of a Satisfactory Criminal Record Check
Valid Alberta Class 5 Drivers licence and submission of a 5-year Drivers Abstract with less than 7 demerits
Our vision is to become Canadas most livable community where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity respect safety fairness and cooperation.
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes:
Extended health and dental coverage
Health and wellness spending account
Life and disability insurance
Retirement and pension programs
Employee and family assistance program
Commitment to employee development through internal and external training and development opportunities
Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive respectful and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve.