About this role
Emergency Fleet Supervisor
Job Posting: Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the permanent full-time position of Emergency Fleet Supervisor with Corporate Fleet. Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.
Under the direction of the Superintendent of Emergency Fleet, the position of Fleet Supervisor – Emergency Fleet is responsible for supervising the maintenance and repairs of light & heavy vehicles and equipment as required. They will oversee mechanical repairs, preventive maintenance, outsourcing, purchasing, administrative and asset management related to vehicles and equipment assigned to Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency and Halifax Regional Police.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Supervise the day-to-day operation of maintenance and repairs to Fire & Police vehicles and equipment, including but not limited to projecting resource requirements, equipment requirements, vendor availability, and takes remedial action to ensure that all work is completed. • Responsible for organizing and approving purchases of required vehicle and equipment parts • Utilizing Fleet Focus, directs, assigns, and monitors the work of staff and external vendors. Responsible for equipment installation and removal. Deploys staff and approves overtime within budgetary resources and policy. • Provides Fleet Management with information on any infractions of HRM and/or Fleet vehicle policies and procedures so the necessary action can be taken. • Responsible for appropriate life cycling of assets including recommendations to the Superintendent of Emergency Fleet, relative to the acquisition and disposal of vehicles and equipment. • Subject matter expert with respect to Motor Carrier Act, NS Motor Vehicle Act and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Act; responsible for ensuring vehicles are maintained and repaired according to legislation. • Responsible for the administration of obligations under OH&S: conducts inspections, coaches and informs, develops, and reviews standard operating procedures, takes action in the event of incidents. • Recruits and makes effective hiring decisions based on human resource policies. • Assists support staff, collaboratively develops work schedules based on priorities to ensure maintenance and repairs are completed in a timely fashion. • Develops staff through formal training, work assignments and other experiences. • Responsible for supporting apprentices to achieve their Red Seal, through work evaluation, establishing development plans and setting performance goals. • Ensuring consistency within the office through teamwork, sharing of knowledge, resources, and communication, including facilitating regular scheduled shop meetings with their staff. • Makes effective decisions and applies corrective action, administers corrective actions as required. • Interprets and applies the collective agreements, conducts investigative and conclusion meetings. • Promote strong customer service, monitor service performance, and ensure that high standards of customer service are achieved. • Ability to Act in the Absence of the Emergency Fleet Superintendent and/or other Emergency Fleet Supervisors. • Ensures fleet is available 24/7, 365 days per year as required by clients. Repairs must be prioritized and will be subject to operational requirements. • Responsible for the timely processing of work orders, invoices and the producing of various monthly reports both written and in a computerized environment. • Other related duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS Education & Experience
• Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent. • Interprovincial Red Seal Truck and Transport Mechanic. • Minimum of five years (5) years’ experience as an applicable Fleet Maintenance Red Seal Journeyperson. • Experience with vehicles in a fleet operation, Emergency Vehicle experience considered as asset. • Good background and knowledge in all aspects of a fleet operation including welding, hydraulics, body, fabrication, upfitting accessories and mechanical repairs. • Experience with maintenance and repair of emergency fire apparatus vehicles considered an asset. • Minimum of three (3) years in a Supervisory or Leadership role. • Experience in a unionized environment considered an asset. • Current First Aid Certificate, or willingness to obtain. • Must have Master EVT Fire certification, or willingness to obtain within two years of hire. • Experience in maintenance of Marine Vessels/ boats would be considered an asset. Technical/Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. • Must possess a valid N.S. Driver’s License with a responsible driving record. • Strong working knowledge of work processes and equipment operation. • Knowledge and experience with Vehicle Maintenance Management programs/ software, i.e., Fleet Focus, etc. • Competent with using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. • Comprehensive knowledge of occupational safety and environmental regulations and practices. • Demonstrated labour relation skills in managing a unionized workforce, considered an asset. • Knowledge of NFPA Standards that are applicable to Fire Apparatus SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Successful candidates must successfully meet the security clearance requirements administered by Halifax Regional Police, which include, but are not limited to, a Criminal Records and Background check.
Please note - Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer’s discretion.
COMPETENCIES: Analytical Thinking; Communications; Developing Others; Organization and Planning; Teamwork and Cooperation; Valuing Diversity. WORK STATUS: Permanent, full-time. HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday - 7:30 am - 3:30 pm, shift can be changed with mutual agreement or with (2) two week's notice, overtime hours may occasionally be required.
SALARY: This is a non-union position at the MT2 salary level - $104,535 - $121,210 with the potential to earn additional compensation. Salary will be commensurate with experience. WORK LOCATION: 34 Red Bridge Pond Road, Dartmouth. CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59 pm August 31, 2026.
Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview / testing will be contacted. During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as interview or testing) and who require an accommodation, should discuss their needs with the recruiter when invited to the assessment process.
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