Fleet Project Engineer

Are we right for you...

We’re passionate about people and creating sustainable, safe and affordable public transit solutions to residents across BC. We are an organization that has a people-first approach and considers people first in every business decision that we make. We are part of the solution and what we do matters; from fighting climate change with battery electric buses, to affordability through cost effective transportation, to connecting remote communities, we bring the heart, soul and innovation to public transportation.
 

It’s an exciting time to be in the public transportation sector and we’re looking for a creative and passionate leader to join our team. Not only would you be joining an engaged organization, but you’d also get to enjoy flexible work arrangements, extended benefits and a pension plan as just a few of the benefits BC Transit employees are eligible for. Keep reading to find out if this role is meant for you!

What you'll be doing...

As a member of the Fleet Management team this role will be involved in providing engineering, technical guidance and analysis pertaining to fleet performance, modifications, environmental impact and sustainability related to BC Transit’s fleet assets.

You will have the opportunity to supports the Fleet Technical Specification program for fleet procurements through the management of specification and fleet standards documentation. Ongoing responsibilities within this program include document management, stakeholder engagement, change requests and approvals, and maintaining a revision history.  

You will also support Fleet Procurement, Retrofit and ITS Integration projects with Quality Assurance planning through the management of contractor adherence to the Fleet Technical Specifications and standards. This includes planning Validation and Performance Testing, and non-conformance issue management as part of Build Quality Inspections. In other words, you ensure our manufacturers build our buses as ordered to facilitate acceptance with our Operators & Customers.

Occasional travel is required to various locations, both inside and outside the province of BC. In-province and out-of-province travel may be required for up to 10% of the time.

For additional information about the full accountabilities of this position please review the Fleet Project 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:

• Be registered or be eligible for registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) as an engineer-in-training (EIT) or professional engineer (P.Eng).  
• Those not yet registered with EGBC, must be registered within six (6) months
• A university degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field
• Demonstrated experience with fleet management or the transportation sector, or equivalent combination of education and experience.   

What we'll bring to the table...

• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits to support you and your family, regardless of what life throws at you
• Membership in a “gold plated” defined benefit pension plan, meaning it’s the best in the Province and one of the best in the country; putting you in a strong position when it comes time to retire 
• Access to fitness and lifestyle centers at our Victoria and Langford offices 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
• Free parking for when you need to drive to the office
• 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 late October 2024
• Following interviews, top candidate(s) may be asked to provide a presentation. 
• 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.
• For information on our application & interview process, check out our Tips & Tricks page
• If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you by contacting careers@bctransit.com 
• BC Transit is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If the organization identifies this position as a reasonable accommodation for an existing employee, all candidates will be notified as soon as reasonably possible