Location:

Victoria, BC

Employment Type:

9 months Full-Time Temporary

Minimum number of in-office/on-site days:

5 days per week

Salary Range: Exempt Band 4,

$93,100.00 - $126,000.00

Recruitment Range:

$93,100.00 - $109,550.00

The recruitment range represents the expected salary range for a new hire. Placement in the recruitment range will be determined based on the successful candidate’s qualifications, skills and experience, as well as internal equity considerations. In addition, our pay philosophy is to align with the median of the comparable market and to be considerate of internal equity considerations.

We acknowledge with respect that BC Transit delivers our mission on the ancestral territories of Indigenous Peoples across British Columbia, and their historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

In Victoria, where our Corporate Office is located, our people are privileged to live and work on the unceded traditional territories of the Lək̓ʷəŋən peoples, and the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations.

We’re passionate about people and creating sustainable, safe and affordable public transit solutions to residents across BC. We are an organization that has a people-first approach and considers people first in every business decision that we make. We are part of the solution and what we do matters; from fighting climate change with battery electric buses, to affordability through cost effective transportation, to connecting remote communities, we bring the heart, soul and innovation to public transportation. It’s an exciting time to be in the public transportation sector and we’re looking for a creative and passionate leader to join our team. Not only would you be joining an engaged organization,



but you’d also get to enjoy flexible work arrangements, extended benefits and a pension plan as just a few of the benefits BC Transit employees are eligible for. Keep reading to find out if this role is meant for you

What you'll be doing... Reporting to the Manager, Maintenance Operations, the Daily Shift Manager is responsible for supervising the day-to-day repair, operation and maintenance activities of the Victoria Regional Transit System (VRTS) fleet. The incumbents oversee the safety and daily work activities of a large, unionized workforce to execute planned and reactive maintenance activities while ensuring enough buses are ready for operation on a day-to-day basis.

This is a 9-month temporary opportunity

The position requires working a variety of shift schedules including days, evening, nights, and/or weekends. Shifts may be as follows:

Friday - Monday, 8:00am - 6:00pm

Monday - Thursday, 6:00am - 4:30pm

Monday - Thursday, 4:00pm - 2:30am

Shift placement may be at our Victoria or Langford Depots. Please note that the shifts for this position are subject to change. You will be eligible for shift premiums for any weekend or evening shift worked.

What would make you an asset?





You are a proven team player with excellent conflict resolution skills who has demonstrated experience managing a team within a fast-paced environment. You are someone who is comfortable leading a team with minimal supervision beyond yourself. You will be comfortable with day-to-day decision making on behalf of the maintenance team as well as supporting the organization of all repairs within our fleet of buses.

You are a Certified Tradesman or have education as a Maintenance Technician/Technologist with a keen understanding of maintenance/mechanical practices.

We love lifelong Learners and recommend the following mix of education or certifications to be successful in conjunction with relevant experience:

Candidates from a Skilled Trades background, Maintenance Technician/Technologist with preference for those from a Heavy Duty (HD) or Commercial Transportation (CT) background

Related experience leading a team within a shop or technical mechanical workplace

Thorough and advanced understanding of CVSE and NSC regulations and requirements

General understanding of facilities infrastructure and tooling

Working knowledge of Collective Agreements with experience supervising or managing a unionized workforce

Computer literate with specific knowledge of MS Office suite preferred (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) experience with JDE considered an asset

A proven team player who is able to work well in a multi-tasking, fast-paced, environment

What we’ll bring to the table... We value and prioritize personal wellness and offer comprehensive benefits to support all the important phases and milestones of your journey:

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits to support you and your family, regardless of what life thr

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