Electronics 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

Applies technical knowledge of the maintenance function to supervise delivery of day-to-day services for the Electronics department. Manages the provision of technical services to ensure the optimum condition, reliability and safety of company assets relating to vehicles, equipment, and infrastructure.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Plans day-to-day delivery of technical service and ensures compliance with all safety regulations and safe work practices, identifies safety risks and takes corrective action.

Supports the manager in the development of departmental budget and business plan, including identifying staffing needs, equipment, materials and supplies. Ensures effective execution of business plans by ensuring that all necessary tools and materials for scheduled maintenance requirements and special projects are available in stock. Researches and purchases parts and test equipment when required. Liaises with vendors regarding part enquiries and warranties.

Reviews weekly maintenance schedule as per forecasted workloads. Assigns and reassigns work with shifting priorities i.e. workload or during an emergency. Meets with staff to identify change management requirements and resolve issues.

Participates in development/modification of policies & procedures, both routine and emergency, to ensure alignment to changing standards, codes & regulations.

Responds to emergency incidents 24/7. Diagnoses problems and exercises judgement in determining optimal solution within scope of supervisory expertise and cost limits. Acts as the on-site decision maker for decisions critical to safety, security and service as required.

Ensures department-specific Quality Assurance and Quality Control processes are properly executed. Identifies failed or non-conforming assets and conducts quality control reviews, taking corrective action as required. Under the guidance of the Manager, implements corrective actions resulting from compliance issues and technical investigations.

Coordinates monthly departmental safety meetings and participates in or conducts major incident/accident investigations when appropriate, prepares reports on incidents, makes recommendations, and participates in debriefing meetings as required.

Supervises direct reports, including recruitment, selection, training, coaching, mentoring, developing, motivation, managing performance, participating in disciplinary and grievance processes, accommodation, and all other aspects of people management. Interacts with Labor Relations to address matters relating to reporting union staff.

Delivers safety & technical training and guidance to staff, other supervisors, and managers. Provides technical input on rail-related systems and other technology and directs the maintenance, repair and new installations of all electronics systems.

**Qualifications**:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The requirements for this job are acquired through successful completion of Electrical/Electronics Engineer or Engineering Technologist, or Journeyman Electronics Technician and documented successful completion of applicable and appropriate supervisory skills training from an accredited institution.

Requires a minimum five (5) years previous experience in a progressively responsible position in a unionized environment in the electronics and/or telecommunications field, including experience with computer controlled systems in an on-line operating environment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Advanced knowledge of the principles, theory, concepts and practices related to the maintenance function.

Solid decision-making skills to respond, assess and react to a variety of operational and emergency situations

Solid teamwork and interpersonal skills, including negotiation