Fleet Maintenance Engineer

BC Transit

$92K — $110K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
  • Experience in fleet management or transportation sector.
  • Knowledge of bus mechanics and maintenance practices.
  • Planning and coordination skills for managing projects and procedures.
  • Strong communication to build effective relationships across diverse stakeholders.
  • Problem-solving skills for technical and engineering-related challenges.
  • Understanding of environmental impacts on fleet operations.

Responsibilities

  • Support development and implementation of the provincial fleet maintenance program.
  • Coordinate fleet maintenance and reliability engineering efforts.
  • Develop and maintain fleet technical documentation.
  • Engage in fleet innovation initiatives for continuous improvement.
  • Build and sustain relationships with manufacturers and industry vendors.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical benefits for employees and families.
  • Membership in BC's Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP).
  • Access to fitness and lifestyle centers.
  • Employee Assistance Program and mental health initiatives.
  • Complimentary employee bus pass and taxable dependent passes.
  • Corporate learning and development programs for career growth.
  • Employee recognition program to celebrate achievements.
  • Access to a social club with events throughout Victoria.
Full Job Description
Location: Victoria, BC

Employment Type: 12 months Full-Time Temporary

Number of in-office/on-site days: 2 days per week

Union: MoveUP

Monthly Salary Range: MOVEUP_12, MIN $7,668.00 - MAX $9,199.00 is available through annual general wage/step increases.

Recruitment Range: MIN $7,668.00 - STEP 3 $8,515

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 exceptional cases, candidates may be hired above the recruitment range, provided agreement is reached with the Union.

Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 07/12/2026

What you'll be doing...

Reporting to the Supervisor, Fleet Maintenance Engineering and Warranty, the Fleet Maintenance Engineer supports the development, implementation, coordination and sustainment of BC Transit's provincial fleet maintenance program in the areas of fleet maintenance, reliability engineering, fleet technical documentation and fleet innovation.

Please note this is a 12 month Full Time Temporary opportunity.

For additional information about the full accountabilities of this position please review the Fleet Maintenance Engineer Job Description.

What you'll bring to the table...

We value lifelong learners and have found that a mix of any of the following credentials have set people up for success in this role in the past:
  • Post secondary degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
  • Related experience in fleet management or the transportation sector
  • Knowledge of concepts, practices and techniques of bus mechanics and maintenance
  • Planning and coordination skills to manage projects, develop plans and procedures, and coordinate programs
  • Communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective internal and external relationships, including all levels of staff, manufacturers, and other industry vendors and contractors
  • Problem-solving and decision-making skills to provide technical advice and engineering-related problem resolution
  • Knowledge of the environmental impacts on a fleet, from a variety of locations across BC


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 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 take place week of July 27th, 2026
  • There may be an assignment/presentation as part of the interview process.
  • The position requires the completion of a Criminal Record Check or Vulnerable Sector Search.
  • An eligibility list may be established for future full time regular and full time temporary vacancies
  • If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please contact [email protected] to let us know how we can assist you.

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