Fleet & Equipment Manager

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AFL is looking for aFleet and Equipment Managerto join a company that is helping build the network infrastructure that powers communication, digital access, and economic growth in communities across Canada. AFL is a global fiber optic manufacturer and solutions provider with operations in multiple countries, focused on delivering innovative infrastructure solutions and high-quality services across service provider, enterprise, energy, and industrial markets.

At AFL, people are central to the company’s success. The culture emphasizes collaboration, diversity and inclusion, integrity, accountability, learning, and career growth, with opportunities to contribute across engineering, field operations, manufacturing, and corporate functions.

The Fleet and Equipment Manager is responsible for the leadership, coordination, and operational oversight of fleet assets, equipment, and related corporate services. This role supports the safe, efficient, and cost-effective management of vehicles, tools, and equipment across the organization.

This position helps ensure strong asset control, reliable equipment availability, maintenance coordination, and effective fleet management practices that support business performance and operational continuity. The Fleet and Equipment Manager acts as a trusted partner to operational and leadership teams, balancing day-to-day oversight with strategic planning for asset utilization, lifecycle management, and service reliability

Under the general direction, the Fleet & Equipment Manager organizes, monitors, and ensures compliance of equipment and fleet operations for AFL Constructions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of staff in the fleet department
• Recommends hiring, promotion, discipline and other
• Establishes specific goals , objects, and policies for the management of the AFLCS’ vehicle fleet to include maintenance, cleanliness and safety
• Monitor and analyze all opportunities to cut costs and improve efficiencies
• Makes strategic short and long-term plans for resource requirements
• Provide support to the construction’s team regarding all equipment related issues
• Develops and coordinates training to the employees in motor vehicle operations, maintenance and safety
• Monitors vehicle gas consumption, maintenance, registrations, and accident costs
• Selects vendors and appropriately maintains vendor relationships, which includes management of suppliers for fleet repair
• Identify and monitor equipment sent to outside sources for repairs
• Performs other related duties as required
• Enhancing Organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishment
• Adhere to and promote the environmental, health & safety policies of AFL

Personal Qualities

• Leadership – direct others and develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods
• Flexible – open to change/new information and rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles
• Detail oriented – excellent attention to detail with the ability to follow through on assigned tasks
• Independent - ability to work well under limited supervision
• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving - capable of complex reasoning analysis
• Results focused – driven to achieve
• Interpersonal skills – able to collaborate on projects, maintain effective relationships, and communicate clearly at all levels of the business
• Adaptability - capable of working in a fast-paced environment, adapt to various situations, and prioritize multiple work assignments simultaneously

Qualifications

• 3+ years of proven experience in asset management
• Experience in fleet, equipment or operations management
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Expert knowledge of MS Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Visio
• Ability to travel to various site-based projects if required

Working Conditions

• General hours of Monday through Friday 7:00am to 6:00 pm – but must be flexible to work shifts including evenings and weekend

Additional Perks:

• Competitive salary

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.

• RRSP or retirement savings matching.

• Paid vacation and personal days.

• Professional development and training support.

• Hybrid work arrangements

• Employee assistance program and wellness resources.

• Collaborative, high-performing team environment.

• Exposure to large-scale, high-impact projects.

• Strong safety, quality, and continuous improvement culture.

Ready to Join Us? We welcome diversity and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply!

We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodations during the application process, contact NS-Recruitment@AFLglobal.com. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity, not discriminating based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability

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