Daily Shift Manager

BC Transit

$93K — $126K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of relevant experience in maintenance management
  • Certification as a Tradesman or education as a Maintenance Technician/Technologist
  • Strong knowledge of CVSE and NSC regulations
  • Experience supervising a unionized workforce
  • Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems, specifically JDE
  • Background in Heavy Duty or Commercial Transportation preferred
  • Demonstrated conflict resolution and team leadership skills

Responsibilities

  • Supervise daily repair and maintenance activities of the transit fleet
  • Ensure safety and compliance within operations
  • Manage a large, unionized team efficiently
  • Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance tasks
  • Guarantee bus availability for daily operations
  • Make day-to-day decisions on maintenance activities
  • Organize and support repairs within the fleet

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental benefits for employees and their families
  • Membership in BC's Public Service Pension Plan (defined benefit)
  • Access to fitness and lifestyle centers
  • Employee Assistance Program and wellness initiatives
  • Complimentary employee bus pass and taxable dependent passes
  • Corporate learning and development program for career growth
  • Employee recognition program to acknowledge successes
  • Social club access for community events in Victoria
Full Job Description
Location: Victoria, BC

Employment Type: Full-Time Regular

Number of in-office/on-site days: 5 days per week

Annual Salary Range: Exempt Band 4, MIN $93,100.00 - MED $109,550.00 - MAX $126,000.00

Placement in the salary range is determined by an assessment of knowledge, skills, experience and ability of the candidate to meet the key requirements of the job. In addition, our pay philosophy is to align with the median of the comparable market and to be considerate of internal equity comparisons.

Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 08/30/2026

What you'll be doing...

Reporting to the Manager, Maintenance Operations, the Daily Shift Manager is responsible for supervising the day-to-day repair, operation and maintenance activities of the Victoria Regional Transit System (VRTS) fleet. The incumbents oversee the safety and daily work activities of a large, unionized workforce to execute planned and reactive maintenance activities while ensuring enough buses are ready for operation on a day-to-day basis.

The position requires working a variety of shift schedules including days, evening, nights, and/or weekends. Shifts may be as follows:
  • Friday - Monday, 8:00am - 6:00pm
  • Monday - Thursday, 6:00am - 4:30pm
  • Monday - Thursday, 4:00pm - 2:30am


Shift placement may be at our Victoria or Langford Depots. Please note that the shifts for this position are subject to change. You will be eligible for shift premiums for any weekend or evening shift worked.

What would make you an asset?

You are a proven team player with excellent conflict resolution skills who has demonstrated experience managing a team within a fast-paced environment. You are someone who is comfortable leading a team with minimal supervision beyond yourself. You will be comfortable with day-to-day decision making on behalf of the maintenance team as well as supporting the organization of all repairs within our fleet of buses.

You are a Certified Tradesman or have education as a Maintenance Technician/Technologist with a keen understanding of maintenance/mechanical practices.

For additional information about the full accountabilities of this position please review the Daily Shift Manager Job Description.

What you'll bring to the table...

We love lifelong Learners and recommend the following mix of education or certifications to be successful in conjunction with relevant experience:

  • Candidates from a Skilled Trades background, Maintenance Technician/Technologist with preference for those from a Heavy Duty (HD) or Commercial Transportation (CT) background
  • Related experience leading a team within a shop or technical mechanical environment
  • Thorough and advanced understanding of CVSE and NSC regulations and requirements
  • General understanding of facilities infrastructure and tooling
  • Working knowledge of Collective Agreements with experience supervising or managing a unionized workforce
  • Computer literate with specific knowledge of MS Office suite preferred (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
  • Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) experience with JDE considered an asset
  • A proven team player who is able to work well in a multi-tasking, fast-paced, environment


What we'll bring to the table...

We value and prioritize personal wellness and offer comprehensive benefits to support all the important phases and milestones of your journey:
  • Comprehensive medical and dental benefits to support you and your family, regardless of what life throws at you
  • Membership in BC's Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP). Nationally recognized for its strong investment and governance practices, PSPP is a "defined benefit" plan
  • Access to fitness and lifestyle centers to help you take care of your physical fitness and health
  • Various programs that support employees such as an Employee Assistance Program and health and wellness initiatives and events aimed at fostering your mental health
  • A complimentary employee bus pass (plus taxable dependent passes)
  • A corporate learning and development program to help you in continuous career growth
  • An employee recognition program where we all recognize each other's successes (not just your Leaders!)
  • A social club that gives you access to events throughout Victoria


What next steps could look like...

  • Interviews will be conducted in September 2026. An assessment may be sent to shortlisted applicants in conjunction with their interview invitations
  • An eligibility list for future full time regular and temporary full time vacancies may be established
  • The position requires the completion of a Criminal Record Check or Vulnerable Sector Search.

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