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Fleet Specifications Technologist
@ City of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, Manitoba
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Overview
The City of Winnipeg is hiring a permanent full-time Fleet Specifications Technologist in the Fleet Management Agency at 770 Ross Avenue. The role defines technical specifications and administers bid opportunities for mobile fleet equipment, on a Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. schedule. Pay is $2,865.11 to $3,368.89 bi-weekly, with employer-paid benefits, pension and a valid Manitoba class 5 licence required.
Responsibilities:
- Develop specifications for fleet vehicle and equipment supply contracts
- Author and administer bid opportunities
- Assist with replacement scheduling and forecasting
- Research and report on procured fleet items
- Perform inspections and provide technical and warranty support
Requirements summary:
- Post-secondary diploma in mechanical engineering technology with CET or Red Seal
- Three years procurement or bid experience in government
- Four years trades or fleet experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relational databases
- Valid Manitoba class 5 driver's licence
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- 2026-11-14
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- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 35 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Certified Engineering Technologist (CET), Red Seal, Project Management Certificate, Supply Chain Management Association of Canada (SCMA) accreditation |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Women, Racialized people, People with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+, Newcomers to Canada |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Mechanical Engineering Technology |
| Perks mentioned | Generous parental leave, Retirement plan, Paid training |
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City of Winnipeg
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The City of Winnipeg is located at the junction of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers, almost at the geographic centre of North America. With an ethnically diverse population, Winnipeg is characterized by slow but steady growth. It is the eighth largest city in Canada and dominates the Manitoba economy.
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- 510 Main Street, Main Floor, Susan A. Thompson Building, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 1B9, CA
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- City of Winnipeg
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The City of Winnipeg is located at the junction of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers, almost at the geographic centre of North America. With an ethnically diverse population, Winnipeg is characterized by slow but steady growth. It is the eighth largest city in Canada and dominates the Manitoba economy.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Government Administration |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Specialties | Municipal Government |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 25 |
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Job description
Recruitment Details
Fleet Specifications Technologist
Department: Fleet Management Agency
Designated Work Location: 770 Ross Avenue
Position Type: Permanent Full-time, 35 hours a week
Hours of Work: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday
Salary: $2,865.11 - $3,368.89 bi-weekly as per the Technologist 3 classification
Employee Group: C.U.P.E.
Posting No.: 127493
Closing Date: November 9, 2026
Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.
Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits . We take pride in fostering a , diverse , safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.
The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applicants from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City are encouraged to apply. Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples, and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare in the online application.
Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.
Preference to internal applicants may be applied.
Job Profile
Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Equipment Specifications Coordinator, the Fleet Specifications Technologist is responsible for all aspects of the process of procurement of assigned mobile equipment including:
As The Fleet Specifications Technologist, You Will
APPLY ONLINE, including all documentation listed below:
Online applications can be submitted at http://www.winnipeg.ca/hr/ . For instructions on how to apply and how to attach required documents please refer to our FAQ's or contact 311 .
Position Reports To: FPSS Equipment Specifications Coordinator
Fleet Specifications Technologist
Department: Fleet Management Agency
Designated Work Location: 770 Ross Avenue
Position Type: Permanent Full-time, 35 hours a week
Hours of Work: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday
Salary: $2,865.11 - $3,368.89 bi-weekly as per the Technologist 3 classification
Employee Group: C.U.P.E.
Posting No.: 127493
Closing Date: November 9, 2026
Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.
Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits . We take pride in fostering a , diverse , safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.
The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applicants from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City are encouraged to apply. Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples, and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare in the online application.
Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.
Preference to internal applicants may be applied.
Job Profile
Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Equipment Specifications Coordinator, the Fleet Specifications Technologist is responsible for all aspects of the process of procurement of assigned mobile equipment including:
- defining technical specifications
- authoring of and coordination /administration of bid opportunities,
- assisting with replacement scheduling and forecasting, researching and reporting on procured items within the Fleet Management Agency, and monitoring daily work progress as it relates to vehicle and equipment builds and modifications to new and currently in-service equipment and vehicles.
As The Fleet Specifications Technologist, You Will
- Develop specifications for Fleet Vehicle & Equipment Supply Contracts
- Oversee contract administration and coordination
- Conduct Fleet Vehicle & Equipment acquisition, research and development
- Perform inspections
- Provide operational assistance and technical and warranty support
- Post-secondary diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology and registered as a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) with Certified Technicians and Technologists Association of Manitoba (CTTAM), OR a Journeyperson Trade Certificate (Red Seal) in a related field, OR a Project Management Certificate. An equivalent combination of education and experience would also be considered.
- Supply Chain Management Association of Canada (SCMA) accreditation considered an asset.
- Three (3) years' experience in project management, procurement, sourcing, bid evaluation and/or execution of purchase agreements for a utility, municipality, or similar government agency.
- Four (4) years' experience working in a Trades or Technician capacity in a shop or manufacturing facility and/or working with fleet management.
- Proficiency in the use of the applications within the Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat and related similar database programs (relational databases, querying, reporting, and basic form design).
- Ability to apply engineering principles and practices in equipment specification of both a standardized and progressive/innovative nature.
- Knowledge of material procurement, sourcing, bid evaluation, and execution of various types of purchase agreements.
- Ability in technical writing of goods procurement and contract processing.
- Knowledge of procurement practices as they relate to competitive bidding and public procurement standards.
- Ability to research, analyze, comprehend and synthesize complex technical findings and summarize key findings for reporting and the development of appropriate and adequate technical specifications.
- Working knowledge of research methods and the ability to use computer based analytical methods and forecasting models
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization, and with external contacts (i.e. Vendors, Manufacturers and Consultants) in accordance with the Respectful Workplace Standard.
- Ability to refine and develop enhancements to replacement and procurement management.
- Ability to review and understand contractual agreements, including related language and technicalities.
- Ability to interact in a team-oriented environment and collaborate with technical resource staff to develop terms and specifications.
- Ability to multi-task and demonstrate a high level of organization and time management skills while working under stressful conditions.
- Problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to analyze equipment performance, vendor performance, facility capabilities, etc. and make appropriate recommendations.
- Working knowledge of business transactions, contract law, legal systems, dispute resolution, and claims procedures is considered an asset.
- IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://www.canalliance.org/en/ at application.
- The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
- Possess and maintain a valid Manitoba class 5 Driver's license.
- The successful applicant will be required to provide a Police Information Check, satisfactory to the Employer, at their own expense.
APPLY ONLINE, including all documentation listed below:
- Current resume (Required).
- Applications submitted without REQUIRED documentation will not be considered.
- Your application documents must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position.*
Online applications can be submitted at http://www.winnipeg.ca/hr/ . For instructions on how to apply and how to attach required documents please refer to our FAQ's or contact 311 .
Position Reports To: FPSS Equipment Specifications Coordinator
- Applicants may be required to undergo testing to determine their knowledge, abilities, and skills as they relate to the qualifications of this position.
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