Supervisor, Transit Vehicle Maintenance

Position Details

• Vacancy Type: Permanent
• Closing Date: 2026-09-18
• Hourly Rate/Salary: $91,701.00 - $122,268.00
• Hours of Work: 40
• Work Location: Mississauga Transit
• Department/Division/Section: T&W/Transportation&Works Dept , T&W/Mississauga Transit , MT Maintenance

Job Summary

MiWay is seeking experienced and motivated leaders to supervise the day-to-day maintenance of transit buses and non revenue fleet vehicles.

Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Transit Maintenance, the Supervisor is responsible for leading skilled trades staff in a unionized, safety critical environment to ensure vehicles are safe, compliant, and ready for service. This position plays a key role in supporting daily service delivery, fleet availability, and MiWay’s commitment to safety, reliability, and customer service.

Guided by a forward thinking strategic plan, MiWay’s vision is to be a transit system that makes Mississauga proud by providing a safe, reliable, and efficient transit system built on strong traditions of safety, service, and courtesy.

Why Work for MiWay

• Full time, permanent employment
• Competitive salary
• Annual performance and economic adjustment reviews
• Career advancement opportunities
• Four (4) weeks of paid vacation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• OMERS pension plan
• Overtime premiums
• Skilled trades premiums - $1.75/hour
• Afternoon shift premiums - $2.00/hour
• Overnight shift premiums - $2.75/hour

Note: This position requires a valid 310T Truck and Coach certificate and flexibility to work different hours, shifts, and days off to be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise the day to day activities of Transit Maintenance staff to ensure the safe, efficient, and timely inspection, repair, cleaning, and servicing of transit buses and non revenue fleet vehicles.
• Assign work, allocate personnel and equipment, and adjust priorities to support daily fleet availability and service requirements.
• Schedule maintenance activities and prepare work orders using a computerized maintenance management system.
• Ensure all maintenance work complies with Ministry of Transportation legislation, applicable safety regulations, manufacturer specifications, and MiWay policies and procedures.
• Provide front line leadership by setting clear performance expectations, monitoring work quality, and supporting staff through coaching and feedback.
• Manage staffing requirements, attendance, overtime, and shift coverage in accordance with operational needs and collective agreements.
• Work collaboratively with management, Human Resources, and union representatives to address employee relations matters and support effective labour relations.
• Respond to service impacting failures, road calls, incidents, and urgent maintenance issues as required.
• Ensure staff are properly instructed in safe work practices, approved methods, procedures, and performance standards.
• Support the onboarding, orientation, and ongoing development of MiWay Maintenance staff.
• Support and, when required, supervise the operation of bus wash area, fueling stations, and bus cleaning activities.
• Monitor and manage records including absences, overtime, incident reports, and operational data.
• Assist with identifying warranty issues, tagging defective components, and ensuring warranty claims and supplier commitments are upheld.
• Ensure tools, parts, materials, and cores are properly handled, stored, returned, or disposed of in accordance with procedures.
• Conduct technical investigations, inspections, and procedural or quality audits as required.
• Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace that is free from harassment and discrimination.
• Support MiWay’s commitments under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC), the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and related corporate policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum grade 12 - Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or verified equivalent, is considered an asset.
• Valid 310T - Truck and Coach Technician Certificate of Qualification, issued by Skilled Trades Ontario and maintained in good standing.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Journeyperson following attainment of trade certification, with exposure to the full range of transit bus maintenance activities or an equivalent combination of education / certifications and experience.
• Three (3) years of progressive experience demonstrating leadership responsibility, including supervision or acting supervisory duties is preferred.
• A valid 310S Automotive Service Technician Certificate of Qualification, issued by Skilled Trades Ontario, is considered an asset.
• Valid Ontario Class G Driver’s Licence with an acceptable driving abstract; a Class C licence with Z endorsement is preferred.
• Ability to work various shifts including days, afternoons, nights, weekends, and statutory holidays.
• Strong working knowledge of heavy vehicle maintenance, diagnostics, and manufacturer specifications.
• Knowledge of shop management practices, preventative maintenance programs, and applicable OHSA, MTO, MOL, and MOE legislative requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and support employees in a unionized environment, with a focus on safety, collaboration, consistency, and respectful workplace practices.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience or exposure to battery electric buses or alternative propulsion technologies is considered an asset.