What Youll Get to Do
Reporting directly to the Ground Operations Manager, the Ground Service Equipment (GSE) Assistant Manager is responsible for providing leadership to all GSE employees. They are also responsible for organizing and scheduling the GSE work orders and supporting the GSE Parts Coordinator with ordering parts and completing repair orders.

Operations:

• Manages and ensures preventative maintenance and repair of all GSE equipment
• Plan and schedule GSE projects
• Directly manage and oversee the day-to-day scheduling of GSE staff
• Leads team to meet all given company project deadlines and objectives
• Develop, implement, and maintain various equipment maintenance logs and maintenance schedules
• Manage, prioritize and assign work orders based on operations needs
• Works proactively to eliminate or reduce equipment downtime including educating others on various preventative maintenance measures
• Maintain GSE records by recording problems and corrective actions plans
• Review and process purchase requisitions from authorized personnel
• Assist with monitoring inventory levels while ensuring inventory availability and accuracy
• Proactively follow up with the GSE Parts Coordinator on back orders, short shipments, and delayed shipments
• Continuously work to optimize workflows and labor productivity
• Work with Accounts Payable to resolve any invoice discrepancies
• Process payroll timecards for GSE employees
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, training, progressive discipline, and performance management as required
• Available on-call after hours and on weekends for GSE maintenance emergencies
• Other duties as assigned

Financial:

• Assist management in monitoring overtime bi-weekly and report on reasons for overtime
• Engage in ongoing cost reduction analysis within your department

Safety & Leadership:

• Change management leader – execute change while supporting employees through communication, listening and actioning
• Strong leadership skills (coaching, mentoring, influencer)
• Actively support the safety management system by following SMS processes and encouraging a safety reporting culture in your department
• Promote occupational health and safety within your department, and participate in the development and monitoring of safety training
• Proactively communicate hazards and SMS initiatives with your department
• Embark on employment equity initiatives

MANAGERS, SUPERVISORS AND LEADS – have been delegated the authority and are responsible to the Department Head to actively identify hazards and deficiencies and report through the SMS (Safety Management System) Program reporting system. Communicate with all personnel within their respective department and other departments as required to maintain effective day to day activities. Ensure regulatory and company standards are maintained. Assist in the development and maintenance of company processes and procedures. (Quality Assurance activities)

Skills & Experience We Value

• Previous experience managing trades persons and maintenance programs
• Knowledge of automotive maintenance administration
• Experience as a buyer, purchaser or related inventory role considered an asset
• Post-Secondary education in business administration or purchasing considered an asset
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with all Microsoft Office programs
• Knowledge of maintenance tracking software considered an asset
• Possess a valid driver’s license and own vehicle
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Travel is a requirement of this position
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Enhanced Security Clearance qualification
• Inuktitut language considered an asset
• Preference will be given to Inuit Land Claims Beneficiaries