Fleet Services Planner - Training Chance (Temporary, Full-time) - (2040) At the City of Kamloops, we believe in progressive and barrier-free recruitment for everybody everyday. This means employment opportunities for all in a safe, inclusive and diverse workplace. We know our city is stronger when we hire qualified individuals from different backgrounds with diverse experiences, cultures and perspectives.
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Position Overview
Are you passionate about keeping a city moving? As a temporary, full-time Fleet Services Planner – Training Opportunity , you’ll play a key role in ensuring our fleet is running at peak performance! You’ll coordinate, plan, and oversee essential vehicle and equipment maintenance within the City of Kamloops. This is your chance to use your expertise in fleet management, scheduling, and data analysis to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and ensure compliance with industry standards. If you thrive in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment where your organizational skills make a direct impact, we want you on our team!
The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:
- Working towards the completion of a post-secondary diploma in Business Administration, or a related discipline, which includes at least two accounting courses, within two (2) years.
- Minimum three years’ previous experience in preventative maintenance scheduling in an automotive,
commercial transport or heavy-duty mechanic shop.
- Ability to complete Automotive Service Advisor course from an accredited institution within six (6) months.
- Proficient in advanced Word, advanced Excel, and basic Access as demonstrated through testing. (70% pass rate required.
- Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License.
For further information on the Fleet Services Planner position, please see the attached for the fully qualified position and for full details on the training opportunity, please see the attached Training Opportunity Terms and Conditions.
Please note this position is posted along side the fully qualified Fleet Services Planner (Temporary, Full-Time) – 2038 position. Our preference is to hire a fully qualified candidate, however if no candidates are deemed fully qualified we may hire from this training opportunity. Please note this is a temporary posting until approximately October 17, 2027 or return of incumbent.
For new hires, and for those working in designated positions of trust, including those working directly with vulnerable persons, no formal offer of employment will be made until an applicant completes a police information check. A comprehensive perks package is included with this position.
This is a unionized position with CUPE Local 900; check out our Collective Agreement (2024 - 2025) for full details (ratified 2026 Collective Agreement coming soon). As this is a unionized position, all qualifications must be met in order to be shortlisted for the position.
Awarding of Training Opportunity:
To be successful for this training opportunity, applicants must meet the above requirements.
Applicants are able to participate in a maximum of three training opportunities within the Department.
On-the-Job Experience and Training:
The successful candidate for this opportunity will be gaining experience towards becoming a fully qualified Fleet Services Planner. The exact length of the training opportunity may vary based on the previous experience of the successful candidate but will be a maximum of the temporary position offered.
Pay Rate:
The successful applicant for this training opportunity will receive the pay rate of Pay Grade 9 (Inside), $39.243 per hour to start. After successful completion of an Automotive Service Advisor course from an accredited institution the incumbent will receive the pay rate of Pay Grade 10 (Inside). After successful completion of the Training Opportunity and achievement of an Automotive Service Advisor course from an accredited institution and post‑secondary diploma in Business Administration, or a related discipline, including a minimum of two accounting courses, the incumbent will move to a Pay Grade 11 (inside), as a fully qualified Fleet Services Planner.
Probationary Period:
The probationary period for this position will be 6 months.
Hours & Days of Work
Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm. This position is being hired under a modified schedule with an extra day off every third week.
35
Hourly Rate
$39.243
Please note if you need assistance or have individual needs or requirements throughout the application process, contact the Human Resources Department by email at
[email protected] or in person at 6-510 Lorne Street so we can better support you.
External job postings are open to everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer and thank all applicants for their interest. Please be sure to review the application requirements for each job you apply. Only those selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.
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