Assistant Fleet Manager (AFTERNOON SHIFT)

Job summary

Lead daily maintenance facility operations, support mechanics and other staff, and coordinate maintenance priorities and fleet status across shifts. Manage records, schedules, compliance, employee performance, and operational improvements while supporting fleet availability and other maintenance performance indicators.

Job details

Location: Mississauga, Ontario Department: Maintenance Reports To: Area Maintenance Manager Coach Canada is seeking an experienced Assistant Maintenance/ Facility Manager to lead the daily operations of our Mississauga maintenance facility. This role combines hands-on maintenance leadership with strong administrative oversight to ensure fleet reliability, regulatory compliance, and efficient shop operations. Assistant Maintenance/ Facility Manager Key Responsibilities Coordinate daily with Shift Assistant Maintenance/ Facility Manager to prioritize work, communicate fleet status, align maintenance activities, and ensure a smooth transition between shifts. Lead and support mechanics, apprentices, and wash bay employees. Oversee daily shop operations and fleet readiness. Manage work orders, maintenance records, preventative maintenance schedules, and employee timecards. Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements. Coordinate employee scheduling, onboarding, training, coaching, and performance management. Hold team members accountable for safety, quality of work, productivity, and adherence to company policies and procedures. Support apprentice development through Skilled Trades Ontario. Collaborate with Operations to prioritize work and minimize downtime. Contribute to department meetings by providing operational updates, identifying opportunities for improvement, and supporting business initiatives. Support the achievement of key maintenance performance indicators, including fleet availability, preventative maintenance compliance (PMs), and miles per breakdown. Participate in the on-call rotation and provide leadership support for a 24/7 operation. What You'll Bring Valid 310T Truck and Coach Technician Licence. Leadership experience in a fleet or heavy-duty maintenance environment. Strong administrative, organizational, and computer skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate records. Experience using Fleet Focus, Samsara, Saucon, and Microsoft Office. Proven ability to lead teams, hold employees accountable, drive performance, and contribute to operational and business objectives. Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Valid commercial driver's licence (as required). Valid passport with the ability to travel to the United States. Successful candidates must comply with the Company's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program, including pre-employment, random, post-incident, and reasonable cause testing, as a condition of employment. Equal Opportunity and Accessibility Statement Coach Canada is a federally regulated employer, and an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity and fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those who self-identify as members of the four designated groups under the Employment Equity Act: women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities. In accordance with the Canadian Human Rights Act, the Pay Equity Act, and the Accessible Canada Act, we are committed to treating all applicants fairly and without discrimination. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities or other accessibility needs. If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please contact us to make arrangements that best support your full participation. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Lead daily maintenance facility operations, support mechanics and other staff, and coordinate maintenance priorities and fleet status across shifts. Manage records, schedules, compliance, employee performance, and operational improvements while supporting fleet availability and other maintenance performance indicators.

Requirements

Requires a valid 310T Truck and Coach Technician Licence and leadership experience in fleet or heavy-duty maintenance. Candidates should have strong administrative and computer skills, experience with Fleet Focus, Samsara, Saucon, and Microsoft Office, and the ability to travel to the United States with a valid passport; a commercial driver's licence may be required.

Listed skills

• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Employee scheduling · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Fleet Maintenance Leadership
• Heavy-Duty Vehicle Maintenance
• Team Leadership
• Work Order Management
• Preventive Maintenance Scheduling
• Regulatory Compliance
• Fleet Readiness
• Employee Scheduling
• Training and Coaching
• Performance Management
• Safety Management
• Operational Planning
• Recordkeeping
• Problem-Solving
• Decision-Making
• Microsoft Office

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Transportation
• Trades
• Logistics
• Administrative

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