Inventory Control Assistant Manager
Top Benefits
About the role
Marketing Statement As the largest operating company in the integrated TransLink enterprise, Coast Mountain Bus Company (CMBC) operates a fleet of clean-fuel conventional and community shuttle buses, zero-emission trolley buses, and passenger ferry SeaBuses in Metro Vancouver, the largest single transit service area in Canada.
At CMBC, one of BC’s Top Employers, we're committed to providing an innovative, healthy, and engaging workforce. This is reflected in our workforce of over 5,500 employees performing over 400 unique jobs, who are committed and empowered to deliver service that attracts nearly 1.1 million passengers daily and connects people, businesses, and communities in the Metro Vancouver region.
We have the important job of helping our passengers get to work, appointments, visiting with family and friends, and back again every day. Metro Vancouver relies on us, and we take that as a point of pride.
Responsibilities PRIMARY PURPOSE
Supports the Manager in overseeing daily operations across the central store and 11 satellite locations, supervising a team of over 80 staff members while directing and mentoring team leaders, promoting process documentation, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Monitors daily labor requirements to ensure all stores are adequately staffed, acts as the primary liaison with garage managers to meet operational expectations, and leads efforts to enhance team morale. Collaborates closely with the manager to manage departmental expenses and contributes actively to the budgeting process with a focus on optimizing resource allocation. Plays a key role in developing, tracking, and communicating KPIs to align team efforts with departmental goals, analyzes parts requirements for various projects including campaigns, and works with Procurement when needed. Participates in the hiring process for roles such as supervisors, parts personnel, drivers, FMA, and service staff, while also coaching and developing team members to support performance and growth. Ensures a safe, compliant work environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols.
Key Accountabilities Oversees daily operations across the central store and 11 satellite stores, ensuring labor requirements are met, parts availability is maintained, and BD5 parts needs are addressed effectively.
Investigates inventory discrepancies, identifies root causes, and implements corrective actions to optimize processes and prevent recurrence.
Manages timely execution of order picking, receiving, billing, and shipping functions to maintain smooth operations.
Maintains regular communication with team members, documents operational needs, and escalates concerns to the manager as necessary.
Contributes to building a high-performing team by developing and executing strategies, offering insights to the budgeting process, and approving operational expenses.
Actively participates in recruitment by taking part in interviews and hiring decisions to attract qualified candidates.
Leads onboarding and training for new hires, coordinates ongoing development initiatives, and arranges retraining for existing staff to support continuous improvement.
Monitors and evaluates departmental KPIs, initiating corrective actions when required to maintain consistent performance.
Focuses on enhancing KPIs such as on-time delivery, pick accuracy, stock availability, and receiving discrepancies, while assisting in the development of new KPIs to drive further improvements.
Promotes a respectful and positive workplace culture by engaging with colleagues, understanding their operational needs, and providing support and training to help them succeed.
Supports the manager in developing new procedures, ensures their effective implementation, gathers feedback, and monitors the impact of changes.
Addresses daily operational challenges with creative solutions, documenting issues and their resolutions to refine processes and enhance overall efficiency.
Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
The requirements for this job are acquired through a completion of a certification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Parts Trades, or an Engineering degree/diploma, accompanied by 9 years of experience leading medium to large teams. Alternatively, possesses 15 years of proven leadership and management success, supported by completion of Leadership/Management certifications or courses.
Other Requirements Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving skills with a thorough understanding of financial transactions and inventory movements from receipt to sales.
Proficient in inventory reconciliation and skilled at investigating and resolving discrepancies.
Strong decision-maker with sound judgment in addressing critical financial issues, optimizing shift structures, and resolving key operational challenges.
Proven track record of operational excellence and effective team leadership, with experience in the heavy-duty automotive industry considered an asset.
Brings extensive experience managing teams of 20+ staff, ideally within unionized environments.
Well-versed in navigating union contracts and grievance processes, balancing workforce needs while maintaining high morale and engagement.
Possesses a strong grasp of overseeing multiple departmental functions, with a demonstrated ability to influence, support, and guide teams for peak performance.
Experienced in leading successful change management initiatives and optimizing processes in unionized settings, leading to increased efficiency, productivity, and employee satisfaction.
Highly skilled in conflict resolution, proactively addressing issues to foster a positive and high-performing work environment.
Other Information Recruitment Process: An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience in order to be invited into the selection process. A standard interview format will be used including general, scenario and behavioural descriptive interview questions.
Work Schedule 37.5 hours per week.
Work Designation Resident
This position works predominately on-site
Rate of Pay The salary for this position ranges from $89,600 - $134,400 per annum. Actual salary offered will be based on education, experience, skills, and qualifications as they relate to the role.
We aim to provide competitive pay that reflects your professional background and expertise. We want to ensure our offer will align with your strengths considering experience, skills, and internal equity to offer a fair and equitable salary. The Total Compensation Package, which includes Extended Health, Dental, Transit Pass and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan as well as other employment offerings will be discussed in detail as your application progresses.
How To Apply Please click the 'Apply' button at the top right corner or go to https://www.translink.ca/About-Us/Careers.aspx to apply for this position and view instructions on the process.
INSTRUCTIONS: Please save your (1) cover letter, and your (2) resume as one pdf document prior to uploading your application on-line.
Posting Date: May 02, 2025
Closing Date: Open until filled
Please note that only those short listed will be contacted.
Having trouble applying? Please view the System Requirements & FAQ's by going to http://www.translink.ca/careers.
Equal Employment Opportunity Coast Mountain Bus Company is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce, representative of the customers we serve and the many communities in the Metro Vancouver region. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply. Learn more about TransLink's commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, simply email us at jobs@translink.ca
About TransLink
TransLink is Metro Vancouver’s regional transportation authority and as an enterprise, we’re proud to be one of BC’s Top Employers.
Stand on a street corner in Metro Vancouver and very likely, within a couple minutes, you’ll see us! We are the people and goods movers for our region. But, what does that mean?
We manage and operate an integrated regional transportation system — connecting communities by bus, rail, SeaBus, custom transit services, pedestrian and cycling paths, the Major Road Network and five bridges. Helping people and goods get from A to B — that’s our bread and butter. At the same time, we help deliver the region’s goal of creating a greener, more sustainable, more livable Metro Vancouver.
We serve 500,000 people a day — young and old from all parts of our region and all walks of life. We deliver them to the people and places that matter to them, and back again. Our employees are united by the common goal of delivering the best to our customers no matter where they work — the shop floor, in the drivers’ seat, planning for the future, managing our Compass Card system, keeping customers safe, or staffing our stations, just to name a few.
Our enterprise includes TransLink and three operating companies: B.C. Rapid Transit Company, Coast Mountain Bus Company, and Transit Police.
We’re delivering for today and planning for the future, and we’re always looking for top talent. Want to see where you fit in? Check out translink.ca/careers.
Inventory Control Assistant Manager
Top Benefits
About the role
Marketing Statement As the largest operating company in the integrated TransLink enterprise, Coast Mountain Bus Company (CMBC) operates a fleet of clean-fuel conventional and community shuttle buses, zero-emission trolley buses, and passenger ferry SeaBuses in Metro Vancouver, the largest single transit service area in Canada.
At CMBC, one of BC’s Top Employers, we're committed to providing an innovative, healthy, and engaging workforce. This is reflected in our workforce of over 5,500 employees performing over 400 unique jobs, who are committed and empowered to deliver service that attracts nearly 1.1 million passengers daily and connects people, businesses, and communities in the Metro Vancouver region.
We have the important job of helping our passengers get to work, appointments, visiting with family and friends, and back again every day. Metro Vancouver relies on us, and we take that as a point of pride.
Responsibilities PRIMARY PURPOSE
Supports the Manager in overseeing daily operations across the central store and 11 satellite locations, supervising a team of over 80 staff members while directing and mentoring team leaders, promoting process documentation, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Monitors daily labor requirements to ensure all stores are adequately staffed, acts as the primary liaison with garage managers to meet operational expectations, and leads efforts to enhance team morale. Collaborates closely with the manager to manage departmental expenses and contributes actively to the budgeting process with a focus on optimizing resource allocation. Plays a key role in developing, tracking, and communicating KPIs to align team efforts with departmental goals, analyzes parts requirements for various projects including campaigns, and works with Procurement when needed. Participates in the hiring process for roles such as supervisors, parts personnel, drivers, FMA, and service staff, while also coaching and developing team members to support performance and growth. Ensures a safe, compliant work environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols.
Key Accountabilities Oversees daily operations across the central store and 11 satellite stores, ensuring labor requirements are met, parts availability is maintained, and BD5 parts needs are addressed effectively.
Investigates inventory discrepancies, identifies root causes, and implements corrective actions to optimize processes and prevent recurrence.
Manages timely execution of order picking, receiving, billing, and shipping functions to maintain smooth operations.
Maintains regular communication with team members, documents operational needs, and escalates concerns to the manager as necessary.
Contributes to building a high-performing team by developing and executing strategies, offering insights to the budgeting process, and approving operational expenses.
Actively participates in recruitment by taking part in interviews and hiring decisions to attract qualified candidates.
Leads onboarding and training for new hires, coordinates ongoing development initiatives, and arranges retraining for existing staff to support continuous improvement.
Monitors and evaluates departmental KPIs, initiating corrective actions when required to maintain consistent performance.
Focuses on enhancing KPIs such as on-time delivery, pick accuracy, stock availability, and receiving discrepancies, while assisting in the development of new KPIs to drive further improvements.
Promotes a respectful and positive workplace culture by engaging with colleagues, understanding their operational needs, and providing support and training to help them succeed.
Supports the manager in developing new procedures, ensures their effective implementation, gathers feedback, and monitors the impact of changes.
Addresses daily operational challenges with creative solutions, documenting issues and their resolutions to refine processes and enhance overall efficiency.
Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
The requirements for this job are acquired through a completion of a certification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Parts Trades, or an Engineering degree/diploma, accompanied by 9 years of experience leading medium to large teams. Alternatively, possesses 15 years of proven leadership and management success, supported by completion of Leadership/Management certifications or courses.
Other Requirements Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving skills with a thorough understanding of financial transactions and inventory movements from receipt to sales.
Proficient in inventory reconciliation and skilled at investigating and resolving discrepancies.
Strong decision-maker with sound judgment in addressing critical financial issues, optimizing shift structures, and resolving key operational challenges.
Proven track record of operational excellence and effective team leadership, with experience in the heavy-duty automotive industry considered an asset.
Brings extensive experience managing teams of 20+ staff, ideally within unionized environments.
Well-versed in navigating union contracts and grievance processes, balancing workforce needs while maintaining high morale and engagement.
Possesses a strong grasp of overseeing multiple departmental functions, with a demonstrated ability to influence, support, and guide teams for peak performance.
Experienced in leading successful change management initiatives and optimizing processes in unionized settings, leading to increased efficiency, productivity, and employee satisfaction.
Highly skilled in conflict resolution, proactively addressing issues to foster a positive and high-performing work environment.
Other Information Recruitment Process: An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience in order to be invited into the selection process. A standard interview format will be used including general, scenario and behavioural descriptive interview questions.
Work Schedule 37.5 hours per week.
Work Designation Resident
This position works predominately on-site
Rate of Pay The salary for this position ranges from $89,600 - $134,400 per annum. Actual salary offered will be based on education, experience, skills, and qualifications as they relate to the role.
We aim to provide competitive pay that reflects your professional background and expertise. We want to ensure our offer will align with your strengths considering experience, skills, and internal equity to offer a fair and equitable salary. The Total Compensation Package, which includes Extended Health, Dental, Transit Pass and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan as well as other employment offerings will be discussed in detail as your application progresses.
How To Apply Please click the 'Apply' button at the top right corner or go to https://www.translink.ca/About-Us/Careers.aspx to apply for this position and view instructions on the process.
INSTRUCTIONS: Please save your (1) cover letter, and your (2) resume as one pdf document prior to uploading your application on-line.
Posting Date: May 02, 2025
Closing Date: Open until filled
Please note that only those short listed will be contacted.
Having trouble applying? Please view the System Requirements & FAQ's by going to http://www.translink.ca/careers.
Equal Employment Opportunity Coast Mountain Bus Company is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce, representative of the customers we serve and the many communities in the Metro Vancouver region. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply. Learn more about TransLink's commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, simply email us at jobs@translink.ca
About TransLink
TransLink is Metro Vancouver’s regional transportation authority and as an enterprise, we’re proud to be one of BC’s Top Employers.
Stand on a street corner in Metro Vancouver and very likely, within a couple minutes, you’ll see us! We are the people and goods movers for our region. But, what does that mean?
We manage and operate an integrated regional transportation system — connecting communities by bus, rail, SeaBus, custom transit services, pedestrian and cycling paths, the Major Road Network and five bridges. Helping people and goods get from A to B — that’s our bread and butter. At the same time, we help deliver the region’s goal of creating a greener, more sustainable, more livable Metro Vancouver.
We serve 500,000 people a day — young and old from all parts of our region and all walks of life. We deliver them to the people and places that matter to them, and back again. Our employees are united by the common goal of delivering the best to our customers no matter where they work — the shop floor, in the drivers’ seat, planning for the future, managing our Compass Card system, keeping customers safe, or staffing our stations, just to name a few.
Our enterprise includes TransLink and three operating companies: B.C. Rapid Transit Company, Coast Mountain Bus Company, and Transit Police.
We’re delivering for today and planning for the future, and we’re always looking for top talent. Want to see where you fit in? Check out translink.ca/careers.