The Director of Parts and Service is responsible for the leadership, coordination and operational oversight of the Company's fleet maintenance program, including motorcoaches, minibuses, school buses, support vehicles, facilities, equipment and related infrastructure.

The Director of Parts and Service is accountable for ensuring the safety, reliability, regulatory compliance and cost-effective operation of the Company's fleet while supporting organizational objectives through effective leadership, planning and continuous improvement of maintenance operations.

Service Operations Management

Establish KPIs (uptime, turnaround time, cost per km, inventory turns)

Oversee all preventative maintenance (PM) and repair programs

Ensure consistent inspection standards and compliance (DOT, provincial, safety programs)

Ensure efficient work order flow, scheduling, and prioritization

Foster a safety-first, accountability-driven culture

Parts & Inventory Management

Develop and execute the parts & service strategy aligned with company operational goals

Lead procurement and inventory strategy for parts and supplies

Optimize stock levels / min-max threshold, vendor selection and pricing agreements, and inventory accuracy.

Implement systems for tracking usage, forecasting demand, and reducing obsolescence.

Negotiate contracts and pricing agreements

Monitor vendor performance and service quality

Lead continuous improvement initiatives across parts operations

Support capital planning (fleet replacement, tooling, shop upgrades)

Compliance & Safety





Chair the OHS Committee

Schedule and lead regular safety meetings

Set agendas and ensure meaningful discussion of safety issues

Ensure minutes, action items, and follow-ups are completed and tracked

Ensure adherence to, regulatory requirements, company safety programs and environmental standards

Complete inspections, ensure equipment and safety related training is complete and up to date

Support audits and implement corrective actions

Partner closely with safety teams on incident investigations

Oversee maintenance and inventory systems (e.g., Fleet Management Software)

Ensure accurate data capture for work orders, parts usage and labor tracking

Deliver executive-level reporting and insights

Qualifications

Red Seal Truck and Transport Mechanic Certification - an asset

Valid driver's licence (Class 2 or 3 with air brake endorsement considered an asset).

Several years of progressively responsible Truck and Transport/Bus mechanical/leadership experience.

Demonstrated ability to organize work and coordinate multiple priorities.

Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.

Effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Experience mentoring apprentices or leading teams is considered an asset.

Group Health Insurance Advantages package

Relocation expenses (if applicable)

Employee RRSP matching program (4% match)

Rewarding career with a growing company

Federally regulated employer - 10 stats per year, 10 sick days per year, etc.

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📌 Director Parts and Service (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Coach Atlantic Transportation Group
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality