Posted 23 days ago
Area Maintenance Manager
@ Student Transportation of Canada
Greater Sudbury, Ontario
Overview
Student Transportation of Canada is hiring an Area Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance across multiple school bus facilities in the Greater Sudbury area. The role leads technicians and supervisors, keeps the fleet safe and MTO and CVOR compliant, and manages budgets and parts. The posting states pay up to $126,000 a year, full-time, with benefits and an RRSP.
Pay:
Up to $126,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Lead maintenance managers, supervisors and technicians across multiple sites
- Oversee preventative maintenance, inspections and fleet readiness
- Manage budgets, inventory, vendors and parts procurement
- Ensure MTO, CVOR and company safety compliance
- Investigate mechanical failures and incidents
Requirements summary:
- 310T Truck & Coach Technician certification
- 5+ years progressive fleet maintenance leadership
- Strong financial and budget management experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and fleet software
- Valid Ontario driver's licence
- Willingness to travel regularly between locations
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-14
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-21
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Manager |
| Department | Transportation & driving |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Management experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Office, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | 310T Truck & Coach Technician, Valid Ontario driver's licence |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
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Student Transportation of Canada
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Full company description
Student Transportation of Canada is a transportation/trucking/railroad company based out of Canada. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StudentTransportationofCanada
- LinkedIn followers
- 351
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 137
- Reported office locations
- Barrie, CA
- Other recorded names
- Student Transportation of Canada
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
Student Transportation of Canada is a transportation/trucking/railroad company based out of Canada. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StudentTransportationofCanada
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Ground Passenger Transportation |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 139 |
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Area Maintenance Manager
Location: Greater Sudbury Area (Multi-Site Responsibility)
Help Keep Ontario's Future Moving Safely
At Student Transportation of Canada, we do more than transport students. We help connect communities, support families, and ensure thousands of children arrive at school safely every day.
We're currently seeking an experienced Area Maintenance Manager who can oversee the maintenance operations of multiple school bus facilities. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring a safe, reliable, and compliant fleet while supporting operational excellence, cost control, and exceptional service to our customers.
The successful candidate will provide strategic and hands-on leadership to maintenance teams, ensuring all vehicles meet regulatory requirements and are maintained to the highest standards of safety and performance.
Why You'll Love This Role
- Oversee a large and diverse fleet that directly supports student safety
- Shape maintenance strategy and operational performance
- Work with a passionate team of technicians and transportation professionals
- Competitive compensation - up to $126,000 annually, based on experience
- Excellent benefits package and RRSP
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
- Make a meaningful impact in communities across Ontario
What You'll Do
- Provide leadership and direction to maintenance managers, shop supervisors, and technicians across multiple locations
- Ensure all school buses, service vehicles, and support equipment are maintained in accordance with company standards and provincial regulations
- Oversee preventative maintenance programs, inspections, repair schedules, and fleet readiness
- Monitor and improve key performance indicators including fleet availability, road calls, maintenance costs, and safety compliance
- Manage departmental budgets, inventory controls, vendor relationships, and parts procurement
- Ensure compliance with Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) regulations, CVOR requirements, and company safety policies
- Support recruitment, training, coaching, and performance management of maintenance staff
- Conduct regular facility and fleet audits to identify opportunities for improvement
- Collaborate with operations teams to ensure reliable service delivery for students and school board partners
- Lead investigations related to mechanical failures, incidents, and safety concerns
- Foster a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
What We're Looking For
- 310T Truck & Coach Technician certification
- Minimum 5 years of progressive fleet maintenance leadership experience, preferably in school bus, transportation, trucking, transit, or fleet operations
- Strong knowledge of preventative maintenance programs, fleet management systems, and transportation regulations
- Experience managing multiple facilities and large vehicle fleets
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop diverse maintenance teams
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and operational costs
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and fleet maintenance software
- Valid Ontario driver's licence
- Willingness to travel regularly between operating locations
You are a hands-on maintenance leader who understands the importance of safety, service reliability, and operational efficiency. You thrive in a multi-site environment, build strong teams, and use data-driven decision-making to improve fleet performance while ensuring compliance and customer satisfaction.
Apply today and help keep Ontario's students moving safely every day.
Student Transportation of Canada is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you require a disability related accommodation to participate in our selection process, please reach out to a member of our Recruitment team to coordinate an alternate evaluation methodology.
This posting is for an existing vacancy. Artificial intelligence is not used during the hiring process.
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