Maintenance Manager

Why Choose Us:

We are Waste Connectionsof Canadaan integrated services company that provides solid waste collection transfer disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. Were proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day.

General Description:

We are seeking an innovative results-driven and proactive professional to join our team as a Maintenance Manager overseeing our maintenance shops in Kitchener and in Brantford. This role is responsible for ensuring the safe operation and minimal downtime of all Waste Connections of Canada vehicles for 2 waste hauling locations. The Maintenance Manager will develop and oversee a Preventative Maintenance Program aimed at reducing vehicle breakdowns minimizing major repairs and extending the lifespan of fleet assets.

As a Maintenance Manager with us the minimum responsibilities are:

• Manage the annual maintenance budget monitor expenditures and develop business cases for capital investments and equipment modifications.

• Lead safety initiatives including safety meetings facility inspections WSIB documentation and participation in the Joint Health & Safety Committee.

• Oversee preventative maintenance (PM) programs ensuring timely inspections compliance and reduction of roadside breakdowns and regulatory issues.

• Direct daily shop operations including scheduling work assignments repairs and control of labor hours and parts usage.

• Manage parts procurement inventory levels ordering systems and invoice reconciliation to ensure cost-effective and uninterrupted operations.

• Recruit train and supervise mechanics and welders ensuring high-quality diagnostics and repair capability.

• Provide leadership and coaching to foster a culture of safety efficiency accountability and continuous improvement.

• Handle employee relations matters such as performance management discipline and grievance resolution.

What We Need From You:

• 3 years of experience as a Maintenance Manager with strong preventative maintenance and asset management expertise.

• Solid knowledge of heavyduty trucks; Heavy Duty Truck Mechanic license (310T) and 5 years of related trades/mechanic experience are assets.

• Industry familiarity preferred including waste management container shops and welding.

• Strong communication documentation and computer skills.

• Proven leadership and interpersonal abilities to manage and develop a high-performing team.

• Ability to pass all pre-employment requirements

What Youll Get From Us as a Maintenance Manager:

• Competitive Wages: 105-115k Annually Annual Bonus and RSU

• Retirement Plan with company match; let us help you save for your future

• Benefits; Medical Dental Vision

• Perks perks perks! Employee Assistance Program Scholarship Opportunities for kids Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Insurance: Life Short Term/Long Term Disability

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Waste Connections of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions (including but not limited to hiring) are made without regard to characteristics protected by federal provincial or local law regulation or ordinance.