Transportation Supervisor (Fleet)

TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR (FLEET)

Vacant Full Time Position

Windsor Bus Garage

Effective immediately

Education Entities Non-Union Compensation Framework, Band 8

Salary $73,462-$91,828 annually (pro-rated for term of employment and depending on qualifications and experience)

Closing Date for applications: May 28, 2026

Terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of Employment for Non-Union Employees (AVRCE).

The Transportation Supervisor will report to and work under the direction of the Coordinator of Transportation.  The Transportation Supervisor manages all aspects of the AVRCE fleet, including Hants West, Kings County and Annapolis County, making sure the vehicles are maintained in accordance with Provincial Regulations, Federal Regulations and Centre Policies as well as supervise fleet maintenance staff. 

Responsibilities will include:

• Motivates employees, including performance appraisals, and problem resolution, to achieve a positive work environment.
• Supervise maintenance staff in all areas of AVRCE including shop inventory clerks, mechanics, and motor vehicle body repairer.
• Create and maintain a maintenance plan each school year including plans for the body shop, undercoating, inspections and preventative maintenance checks.  Review and update annually.
• Liaise with area supervisors to ensure vehicles are delivered to shops for scheduled service/repair.
• Ensure maintenance staff provide a level of service that promotes courtesy, efficiency and safety that is consistent in all three shops.
• Participate in the interview, selection, hiring, and training of all maintenance staff.
• Ensure maintenance staff are fully conversant with and follow established standards, rules, and regulations.
• Monitor staff licensing requirements to ensure compliance with Provincial and Centre policies.
• Liaise with the Coordinator of Transportation, to ensure all maintenance and repair process are compliant as approved by the bus/van manufacture or third-party engineer. 
• Manage computer maintenance systems for example, Zonar, Bus Planner Fleet, JPro and Cameras.
• Ensure all staff follow safety processes and protocols and ensure the garages are a safe working environment.
• Manage and monitor work going out to 3rd party venders, ensuring AVRCE receives quality work staying within budget.

The successful candidate should have the following qualifications and abilities:

• Effective communication techniques using tact and professionalism is required.
• Strong organizational, leadership and interpersonal skills is required.
• Previous successful experience in a supervisory position is required.
• Five years successful experience in Transportation Management work experience is preferred.
• Post-Secondary or specialized training in Transportation Management preferred.
• Hold a valid Class 2B Nova Scotia Driver’s License with air brake endorsement.
• Advanced facility with computer software, including GPS vehicle tracking, digital mapping, word processing, spreadsheets, internet, and email.

Details regarding the specific responsibilities of this position may be obtained by contacting Johnathan Connell, Coordinator of Transportation 902-538-4600 (Ext. 7540).  The successful applicant will be required to provide a Driver’s Abstract, Criminal Record Check and a completed Child Abuse Registry.  The successful applicant will also be required to provide proof of qualifications.

All applications will be considered in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of Employment for Non-Union Employees Policy: 

• This position is first available to current “Non-Union” employees of the Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education.
• Second, this position is available to Employment Equity external candidates.
• Third, if there are no successful candidates from the Employment Equity applicant pool, then other external candidates who are not members of the identified peoples will be considered for this position.

Please include the names of three work-related references with email addresses, telephone numbers, one of the references shall be your most recent immediate supervisor.  We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those short-listed for an interview will be contacted.

At the Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will work with you to meet your needs.

To request accommodations, please contact Kelsey Ogilvie, Human Resources Manager at kelsey.ogilvie@avrce.ca or (902) 538-4600 (ext.7752). All information provided will be kept confidential and used solely to provide an accessible candidate experience.