Plant Supervisor

**Marketing Statement**:
Join a company that has been a part of moving Metro Vancouver for over 35 years.

British Columbia Rapid Transit Company Ltd. (BCRTC) maintains and operates the Expo and Millennium SkyTrain Lines from our central facilities in south Burnaby. Our services connect downtown Vancouver to the cities of Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Moody and Surrey. With the future expansion of both the Expo and Millennium Lines gathering pace, infrastructure renewal and new asset acquisition projects underway, this is an exciting time to join our team of over 1,200 dedicated employees, working on one of the longest fully-automated rapid transit systems in the world.

Our work encompasses roles such as administration, engineering, elevator and escalator maintenance, field operations, vehicle maintenance, and wayside (station and guideway) maintenance.

When you work for SkyTrain, not only will you help move Metro Vancouver, you will also have access to comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, medical benefits, transit passes, training and more. We are a proud equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Come explore what makes us one of BC’s Top Employers

**Responsibilities**:
PRIMARY PURPOSE

Manages the day to day functions of Fixed Facilities, which will include monitoring performance, scheduling maintenance and overseeing the maintenance and repairs of all fixed facilities. Supervises the activities of tradespersons, servicepersons, and contractors. This position also schedules and coordinates special projects, ensures that priority is given to service affecting failures and checks that all work carried out is done according to specification, quality and requirements of the relevant safety codes

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Recommends and participates in the development of policies and procedures, both routine and emergency, relating to the maintenance of all fixed facilities and equipment (building systems, HVAC systems, plumbing, carpentry, gas fire extinguishing and fire sprinkler systems, furnishings, landscaping, non-revenue support vehicles, painting, buildings and equipment, janitorial services etc.) excluding escalators and elevators. Ensures compliance with safety regulations, safe work practices, and conducts safety inspections and investigations as appropriate.

Develops and oversees Preventative Maintenance and Unscheduled Repair Programs for all fixed facilities, and equipment. Prepares work schedules and assigns special projects and repairs by priority on a daily basis. Liaises with outside agencies and other departmental supervisors to coordinate work efforts.

Ensures all necessary tools and materials for scheduled maintenance requirements and special projects are available in stock. Researches and purchases test equipment when required.

Responds to emergency incidents day or night (via pager), prepares reports on repair incidents, failure trends and participates in debriefing meetings as required.

Supervises staff including their selection, motivation, training, and scheduling. Also responsible for supervising contractors. Travels to works sites, and ensures compliance with Corporate, departmental, safety and other regulating policies, codes and standards are followed.

Manages staff complaints and concerns in an expeditious, fair and respectful manner, and participates in disciplinary and grievance processes when applicable.

Participates in the preparation of the Departmental Budget and Business Plan. Leads or participates in various committees and meetings.

**Qualifications**:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Red Seal or Interprovincial Ticket in one of the mechanical trades including plumbing, carpentry, gas fitting, millwright or have graduated from a college or university in a Civic engineering or mechanical technology program..

Requires a minimum of 5 years previous experience in a progressively responsible position in a unionized environment, preferably in rail transportation, with a broad knowledge of all aspects of construction and building maintenance, together with demonstrated supervisory skills and ability to administer policies, procedures and union agreements.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Strong leadership and management ability.

Strong planning, organization, and time management skills.

Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a maintenance team.

Advanced written and verbal communication skills.

Supervisory experience in a unionized setting with exposure to labour relations.

Sound knowledge of standard office software.

Knowledge and experience in preventative maintenance practices.

**Other Information**:
Recruitment Process: An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience in order to be invited into the selection process. A standard interview format will be used includ