Location: Greater Sudbury Area (Multi-Site Responsibility)

Help Keep Ontario's Future Moving Safely

At Student Transportation of Canada, we do more than transport students. We help connect communities, support families, and ensure thousands of children arrive at school safely every day.

We're currently seeking an experienced Area Maintenance Manager who can oversee the maintenance operations of multiple school bus facilities. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring a protected, reliable, and compliant fleet while supporting operational excellence, cost control, and exceptional service to our customers.

The successful candidate will provide strategic and hands-on leadership to maintenance teams, ensuring all vehicles meet regulatory requirements and are maintained to the highest standards of safety and performance.

Why You'll Love This Role

Oversee a large and diverse fleet that directly supports student safety

Shape maintenance strategy and operational performance

Work with a passionate team of technicians and transportation professionals

Competitive compensation - up t o $126,000 annually, based on experience

Excellent benefits package and RRSP

Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development

Make a meaningful impact in communities across Ontario

What You'll Do

Provide leadership and direction to maintenance managers, shop supervisors, and technicians across multiple locations

Ensure all school buses, service vehicles, and support equipment are maintained in accordance with company standards and provincial regulations

Oversee preventative maintenance programs, inspections, repair schedules, and fleet readiness

Monitor and improve key performance indicators including fleet availability, road calls, maintenance costs, and safety compliance

Manage departmental budgets, inventory controls, vendor relationships, and parts procurement





Ensure compliance with Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) regulations, CVOR requirements, and company safety policies

Support recruitment, training, coaching, and performance management of maintenance staff

Conduct regular facility and fleet audits to identify opportunities for improvement

Collaborate with operations teams to ensure reliable service delivery for students and school board partners

Lead investigations related to mechanical failures, incidents, and safety concerns

Foster a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement

What We're Looking For

310T Truck & Coach Technician certification

Minimum 5 years of progressive fleet maintenance leadership experience, preferably in school bus, transportation, trucking, transit, or fleet operations

Strong knowledge of preventative maintenance programs, fleet management systems, and transportation regulations

Experience managing multiple facilities and large vehicle fleets

Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop diverse maintenance teams

Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and operational costs

Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and fleet maintenance software

Willingness to travel regularly between operating locations

You are a hands-on maintenance leader who understands the importance of safety, service reliability, and operational efficiency. You thrive in a multi-site environment, build strong teams, and use data-driven decision-making to improve fleet performance while ensuring compliance and customer satisfaction.

Student Transportation of Canada is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you require a disability related accommodation toparticipatein our selection process, please reach out to a member of our Recruitment team to coordinate an alternate evaluationmethodology.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. Artificial intelligence is not used during the hiring process.

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📌 Area Maintenance Manager (Ontario)
🏢 Student Transportation of Canada
📍 Ontario