Fleet Services Superintendent

We acknowledge with gratitude and respect that the name Coquitlam was derived from the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ word kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (kwee-kwuh-tlum) meaning “Red Fish Up the River”. The City is honoured to be located on the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) traditional and ancestral lands, including those parts that were historically shared with the sq̓əc̓iy̓aɁɬ təməxʷ (Katzie), and other Coast Salish Peoples.

One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you! Join our team and contribute to the continued success of the City of Coquitlam's fleet operations within our Public Works Division. Your leadership and expertise will make a meaningful impact on our community.

The Fleet Services Superintendent will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the City's diverse fleet of vehicles and equipment. Reporting to the Director of Public Works, this key leadership position will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance, repair, and management of the City's fleet assets to support various municipal services. As Fleet Services Superintendent you will be responsible for a staff of 15 technical and administrative staff and the City’s Fleet of over 300 pieces of equipment (vehicles, construction maintenance equipment, firefighting equipment and parks maintenance equipment).

Your responsibilities will include :

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the Fleet Services team, fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement comprehensive fleet management strategies, maintenance programs, and operational policies to ensure the reliability, safety, and cost-effectiveness of the fleet.
• Manage the fleet budget, including procurement, financial planning, and resource allocation, while optimizing cost-efficiency.
• Develop, implement and monitor carbon reduction initiatives related to fleet operations and the City’s Corporate Energy goals.
• Collaborate with internal departments to understand their fleet needs and ensure the availability of well-maintained vehicles and equipment to support municipal operations.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in fleet management technologies, recommending and implementing relevant innovations.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements, safety standards, and environmental policies in all fleet-related activities.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting mechanisms to track fleet performance and identify areas for improvement.

The technical, managerial / supervisory, and administrative nature of this role requires a well-rounded individual who is capable of making independent decisions related to the operation of the City fleet and garage. Ideally you will have :