We are seeking an experienced and highly organized
Fleet & Vehicle Manager to join our Equipment team in British Columbia. Reporting to the Equipment Director, the Fleet & Vehicle Manager leads the development and execution of a centralized fleet management function across Norland's operations. The role oversees the full lifecycle of approximately 500 vehicles, trailers, and road-insured towable equipment across BC and Alberta.
This hands-on leader designs systems, manages vendor relationships, and implements policies, compliance, and safety programs, serving as the organization's primary authority on all fleet-related matters while driving efficiency, compliance, and cost-effective asset management.
Duties & Responsibilities: - Full fleet lifecycle management: procurement through national lease providers and vendors, upfitting to standardized role-based specifications, reallocation between drivers and business units, lease-end buyout/return decisions, and the asset disposal process
- Develop and maintain a company-wide Vehicle Catalogue: role-based vehicle and upfit specifications for every driver role at Norland
- Fleet-wide rollout and ongoing management of telematics across all business units
- Fleet-wide rollout of centralized service fuel cards and active monthly exception monitoring
- Evaluation and implementation of fleet management software with the support of IT and Procurement
- Maintenance coordination across all business locations.
- Trailer and towable equipment management - registration, road insurance, and CVIP for all road-operated assets
- Commercial auto insurance management - fleet list currency, renewals, and claims coordination
- NSC carrier compliance program - Safety Fitness Certificate, Driver Qualification Files, Vehicle Maintenance Program documentation, Hours of Service
- CVSE compliance - CVIP currency for all commercial units, DEC response protocols, carrier profile management
- Driver compliance, fleet onboarding packages, infraction and telematic behaviour communication to the Business Unit management.
- Monthly fleet dashboard and reporting to the Equipment Director
- Fleet budget development, hours reporting and vehicle charge-out rate monitoring
Qualifications & Skills: Requirements- 3-5+ years of fleet management or fleet coordination experience, ideally in heavy civil construction, resource industries, utilities, or municipal fleet
- Working knowledge of BC and/or Alberta NSC carrier obligations - Safety Fitness Certificate, driver qualification, VMP, HOS
- Familiarity with CVSE enforcement processes and commercial vehicle compliance in BC and/or Alberta
- Experience with telematics platforms
- Comfort with fleet management software (Fleetio, AssetWorks, or equivalent)
- Experience managing leased vehicle programs - operating lease models, Foss National or equivalent
- ICBC fleet account management experience or equivalent provincial commercial auto insurance
- Strong administrative discipline - this role manages a high volume of concurrent compliance obligations
- Ability to lead through influence, ensuring managers, drivers, and vendors adhere to standards
- Valid driver's licence and driver's abstract both in good standing; ability to travel to regional locations quarterly
Assets - CAFM (Canadian Association of Fleet Management) designation or NPTC Fleet Management Certification
- Experience with fleet fuel card programs
- Experience with leasing management platform
- Class 3 or higher driver's licence
- Experience managing trailer fleets and road-insured towable construction equipment
- Familiarity with OS/OW (oversize/overweight) permit processes in BC and Alberta
Compensation: The role is a permanent, full-time position with a typical starting salary range of $98,600 to $135,600 per annum. Variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate's qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role. Norland offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, extended health and dental plans with premiums full paid by the company, as well as paid time off and RRSP matching. We are committed to your professional development with ample opportunities for growth, skill enhancement, and career advancement.
Safety is at the heart of everything that we do, and we promote a culture that ensures everyone has the mindset and the tools to work safely. All Norland positions include a commitment to comply with Norland's Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) program responsibilities and applicable legislation.