Manager of Transit and Fleet
Full-time, Exempt
Competition # 2015-025
Closing Date: 4:30 pm, Friday, July 3, 2015
THE LOCATION: The Sunshine Coast is a vibrant community of approximately 29,000, just a short 40-minute ferry ride
from West Vancouver. The Coast is known for its many outdoor activities and cultural events in addition to being just
a short commute to all the amenities of a major urban centre.
THE POSITION:
The Sunshine Coast Regional District invites applications for the position of Manager of Transit and Fleet (Fulltime, Exempt). Reporting to the General Manager – Infrastructure Services, this position manages the SCRD
transit system and fleet division. Responsibilities include planning, scheduling, and monitoring the operation and
supervision of staff to ensure delivery of service meets the expectations of internal and external customers and
stakeholders. The position oversees the implementation and co-ordination of services in accordance with the
annual operating agreement with BC Transit and the Regional District bylaws, policies, statutory requirements
and the collective agreement including the preparation of the annual capital and operating budgets for the
division.
Candidates must have:
FORMAL EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
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Grade 12 or equivalent.
Bachelor’s Degree in transportation planning and/or business administration from an approved postsecondary institution.
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the planning and administration of transit and fleet services.
Experience should demonstrate progressively more responsible positions managing multi-faceted
operations including the responsibility for human resources (employee relations, performance
management), business planning and forecasting and budgeting.
OTHER SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE
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Ability to apply a conceptual approach to the supply and delivery of region-wide transit and fleet services.
Knowledge of applicable WorksafeBC requirements and OHS regulations.
Effective organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Strong leadership, conflict resolution, problem-solving and team building skills.
Excellent working knowledge of management and labour relations principles.
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Effective communication and presentation skills.
Ability to read, analyse and interpret financial, statistical and other operational data.
Proven project management and contract administration skills.
Ability to assemble and analyse data on traffic volumes, traffic safety issues and transit ridership patterns.
Proficiency in computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel and Access.
Knowledge of risk management principles and practices.
Knowledge of infrastructure asset management principles and practices.
Valid BC Driver’s Licence.
This is an exempt position offering a competitive salary and a full benefit package. A copy of the complete job
description is available on the SCRD website at www.scrd.ca/employment . Applications for this position must include
a current resume, a cover letter quoting the competition number and proof of education, submitted in confidence
to:
The Sunshine Coast Regional District
Human Resources Department
1975 Field Road, Sechelt, BC V0N 3A1
Fax: (604) 885-7909 or Email: employment@scrd.ca
We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.