Manager, Fleet Navigation

5 months ago


Victoria, Canada BC Ferries Full time

Job Description:
**MANAGER, FLEET NAVIGATION AND COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT**

12-month Term

Victoria, Tsawwassen or Richmond

**The opportunity**

As a Manager, Fleet Navigation and Communication Equipment, you place are a vital role to the efficient management of trades and the effective support of navigational and communication equipment for the fleet. Your oversight enhance equipment reliability, improve efficiency, track trending deficiencies, promote compliance, and foster effective communication, ultimately contributing to the fleet’s overall success and operational readiness. In addition, you provide technical expertise for navigation equipment upgrades including ECR management, new builds, procurement, contract management, asset maintenance and sustainment.

**The role**

Reporting to the Superintendent, Fleet Support Unit, you add value and are energized by key areas of oversight such as:

- Acting as the Fleet Support Unit (FSU) authority for triaging critical navigational failures in the fleet and ensuring prompt and effective actions are taken by fleet technicians and OEM resources
- Overseeing a team of tradespeople, providing guidance, supervision, and support in their daily activities. This includes coordinating work schedules, assigning tasks, and ensuring the trades have the necessary resources to perform their duties effectively
- Leading, guiding, coaching, and evaluating performance and address issues related to conduct and attendance. That includes hiring new team members for FSU
- Oversee the maintenance and repair of navigational and communication equipment. This includes developing maintenance schedules, conducting regular inspections, and coordinating with relevant stakeholders to address any equipment issues promptly
- Managing budgets, assessing equipment needs, and ensuring an adequate supply of tools, spare parts, and consumables for the trades to carry out their tasks efficiently
- Establishing and enforcing quality assurance standards to ensure navigational and communication equipment's highest performance and reliability. This includes developing and implementing standard operating procedures, conducting quality checks, and addressing deficiencies or non-compliance issues
- Effectively communicating and collaborating with other units, departments, and external stakeholders are crucial. The manager will facilitate regular coordination meetings, liaise with fleet operations and technical teams, and act as a point of contact for any communication-related matters

**What you bring to the team**

You have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as electrical engineering, telecommunications, or marine technology. A combination extended industry experience and education may be considered. You bring a minimum of 5 years of progressive work experience in a related field with a broad understanding of fleet operations, navigational and communication equipment, and maintenance practices within a maritime or similar industry.

You have proven experience in leading and managing a team of tradespeople or technicians. This includes experience in task delegation, performance management, resource allocation, and fostering a productive work environment with a strong background and understanding of navigational and communication equipment used in the fleet are essential. As well as In-depth knowledge of maintenance and repair procedures, equipment troubleshooting, and relevant industry standards and regulations is required

**Join us**

If this sounds like your next great career move, please submit your cover letter and resume by **April 18.**

**Additional information**
- "We connect communities and customers to people and places important in their lives”_
- We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted._



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