Director of Fleet Maintenance

**Why you’ll love Canada Cartage**

An iconic Canadian company with over 100 years of helping companies grow and succeed in Canada, we provide national dedicated fleet solutions, general freight services, managed transportation, fulfillment & distribution, and home delivery. With a national network of terminals, cross-docks, and distribution centers, we are one of Canada’s largest and most trusted supply chain service providers. Driven to exceed customer expectations, and supported by technology and innovation, we bring simplicity to complex logistics challenges.

We work with intelligent and focused leaders who are driven to create an outstanding customer experience in partnership with Canadian leading brands. Canada Cartage is deep rooted in family values with an entrepreneurial culture where ideas are welcomed, growth is fostered and high performance is championed. A recognized thought leader and founded in 1914, Canada Cartage dominates the industry by delivering innovative fleet solutions.

**Position Summary**

Crucial leadership position responsible for overseeing all aspects of our fleet operations. Primary responsibilities include managing a diverse team of drivers, mechanics, and administrative staff, ensuring the efficient scheduling, maintenance, and compliance of our fleet.

**Location: Alberta**

**Schedule: 40 Hours Monday to Friday**

**What you will do**
- Implements Fleet policies, objectives, and initiatives.
- Fleet Management: Oversee the maintenance, maintenance scheduling, and repair and return of company vehicles, ensuring efficient and safe operations.
- Strategic Planning: Collaborate with executive leadership to develop fleet maintenance and procurements strategies, set performance targets, and align fleet operations with company goals.
- Cost Control: Manage fleet maintenance and repair-related budgets for western Canada, control operational costs, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Regulatory Compliance: Stay updated on industry regulations, multi-province licensing requirements, and emissions standards, ensuring full compliance.

**What You’ll Bring**
- 5-7 years
- Bachelor’s degree
- Licensed Heavy Duty Mechanic, an asset

**Along with the following Skills & Competencies**:

- Operations Management
- Process Optimization
- Risk Control
- Strategy Development
- Strategy Management
- Tactical Planning
- Financial Performance Evaluation
- Performance Metrics
- Organizational Goal Setting
- Operational Policy Development
- People management
- Motivating managers of indirect reports
- Inventory management

**Why people love working for Canada Cartage**
- Cohesive team and a positive, hard-working atmosphere.
- Meaningful opportunities for career growth.
- Company wide recognition initiatives designed to recognize employees when they demonstrate outstanding customer service, teamwork and our core values.
- Perks - discounted hotels, car rentals, entertainment, gym memberships, phone plans, electronics, to name a few
- Fun events throughout the year, like summer barbeques and driver-appreciation week that regularly bring us together.
- We give back to the communities in which we operate by volunteering and donating to local charities.
- We are a strong company that weathers the storm through pandemics and recessionary periods, so that we can benefit from good economic environments.

**We are a top employer**
- Canada Cartage has been recognized on the Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers for six straight years in a row.
- Trucking HR has announced that Canada Cartage has again been selected for the 8th year in a row, as one of Canada’s Top Fleet Employers. In addition, we have been recognized as an Employer of Distinction for the 4th year in a row. This serves to reinforce Canada Cartage’s reputation as an employer of high quality.
- We’ve been acknowledged by Forbes 2023, as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity

**Come work with an industry leader**

Before you start with us, we will conduct a criminal record check, verify your education, and check your references.