Fleet Manager, Castlegar

Position Description Reporting to the Manager of Maintenance, The Fleet Manager will oversee our company’s fleet of mobile equipment and light vehicles. The Fleet Manager will be responsible for ensuring the efficient maintenance and long term planning of our fleet, as well as managing a team of technicians. This position is a key role within the Mercer Celgar maintenance management team. The successful candidate will lead the future development of our fleet, including planning for increased electric vehicle technology, greenhouse gas reductions, and improved reliability.

Core Responsibilities

Develop and implement fleet management strategies to optimize efficiency and reduce costs for the fleet of 115 units

Annual maintenance budget

Five year capital plan

Light vehicle maintenance and optimization

Lead the team of five technicians, providing guidance, training and performance evaluations

Lead the accurate record keeping of vehicle and equipment maintenance, repairs and inspections using SAP

Lead the process of coordinating vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of parts and supplies

Oversee the scheduling and coordination of equipment maintenance and repairs

Monitor fuel consumption and other operational metrics to identify areas for improvement

Lead and coordinate the maintenance of our on site rail yard

Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and safety standards

Coordinate with other departments to ensure fleet availability meets operational demands

Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in fleet management technology

Qualifications and Experience

Proven experience as a Fleet Manager or similar role

Training or experience in the mechanical trades or engineering is an asset

Experience working in a unionized setting is an asset

Strong leadership abilities with the ability to motivate and manage a team while making sound decisions under pressure

Experience with LEAN management or Situational Leadership training is an asset

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Ability to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment

The salary for this position is $120,000 - $180,000. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Pension and Benefits - We provide a competitive pension plan, with base contributions made by Mercer which can be supplemented with personal contributions matched by the company up to a certain %.

Our group benefits package, which has no waiting period, includes extended health and dental benefits, in addition to an on-site gym.

Equity and Diversity Statement Mercer Celgar is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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