Director, Maintenance

Sunbury Transport is one of Atlantic Canadas largest transportation and logistics providers operating a diverse fleet across North America. As our business continues to grow we are investing in best-in-class maintenance operations modern facilities and industry-leading equipment to support our customers and employees.

We are seeking a strategic and results-oriented Director Maintenance to lead our fleet maintenance operations facility management portfolio and the continued development of our newly constructed Speedbay Maintenance Centre in Saint John New Brunswick.

Reporting to the General Manager the Director Maintenance will be a key member of the Sunbury Leadership Team responsible for maximizing fleet reliability optimizing asset utilization overseeing capital investment programs and ensuring our facilities support the long-term growth of the organization.

Salary range: $130000 - $175500

Fleet Maintenance Leadership

• Lead the maintenance strategy for a fleet of approximately 1500 pieces of equipment operating throughout North America.
• Develop and execute preventative maintenance programs that maximize equipment uptime safety and lifecycle value.
• Oversee maintenance budgets cost control initiatives vendor relationships and procurement strategies.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements governing fleet maintenance and commercial vehicle operations.
• Utilize data technology and predictive maintenance practices to improve reliability and performance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety efficiency quality and cost reduction.

Speedbay Operations

• Provide strategic leadership for the newly established Speedbay Maintenance Centre.
• Ensure Speedbay operates as a best-in-class maintenance facility supporting both internal fleet needs and future business opportunities.
• Establish operational standards performance metrics and workforce plans that drive productivity and service excellence.
• Partner with operations safety and finance teams to maximize facility utilization and return on investment.

Facilities Management

• Develop and implement a comprehensive facilities strategy for Sunbury Transports yards maintenance facilities offices and supporting infrastructure.
• Oversee building maintenance capital projects renovations environmental compliance utilities security and contractor management.
• Ensure facilities are maintained to the highest standards of safety efficiency and employee experience.
• Identify opportunities to improve sustainability energy efficiency and asset performance.

• Bachelors degree in engineering Business Supply Chain Management Transportation or a related discipline.
• 15 years of progressive leadership experience within transportation fleet maintenance heavy equipment industrial operations or related industries.
• Experience managing large-scale maintenance operations capital assets and facility portfolios.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing significant operating and capital budgets.
• Demonstrated success leading teams through growth change management and operational transformation.
• Advanced knowledge of maintenance management systems asset lifecycle management and regulatory compliance requirements.