Job Description

Position Type: Permanent
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Closing date: 2025-09-24
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Full careers. Full lives.
Join the Medavie Health NL Team
Are you looking for a fulfilling career that makes a meaningful impact on your life, and the lives of others? As the provider of emergency medical services and medical communications operations across Newfoundland and Labrador, Medavie Health NL (MHNL) is proud to offer career opportunities for professionals who share our strong commitment to delivering healthcare to communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.
If you're a passionate professional seeking a unique and meaningful career, MHNL is your destination. Join our team and achieve your full potential in a supportive and dynamic environment.
The Manager, Fleet is a key part of the management team as well as the fleet team that provides a well-maintained, safe, effective, and efficient fleet of vehicles designed to give optimal customer service and patient care. Reporting to the Director, System Support & Safety, the position is accountable to exercise ''highest standards of NLHS system vehicle maintenance and cleanliness available" in the industry. The Manager will be largely responsible to ensure all system vehicles are safe, serviced and maintained, cleaned, and stocked in accordance with NLHS policies and procedures. The Manager is responsible to lead and manage the system vehicle long term vehicle replacement plan through an established evergreen process approved by as well assumes a lead role in system vehicle design, vehicle quality improvement and quality reporting.
Responsibilities include:

• Provides provincial day to day coordinated management oversight of both "in-house" fleet maintenance and repair as well provides management oversight of all outsourced fleet maintenance and repair through authorized maintenance vendors.

• Develops and manages all existing MHNL Fleet policies and procedures to ensure they are relevant and understood by all fleet staff.
• Ensures all Provincial OH&S Regulations are understood and followed.
• Ensure the Fleet Safe Work Practices are understood and followed.
• Develop and manage a system vehicle preventative maintenance program using established benchmarking techniques and performance metrics.
• Manage and maintain a fleet parts / inventory control system based on a "just in time" inventory control system.
• Develops, monitors and make the necessary adjustments to the annual NLHS fleet operating budget including monthly budget variance monitoring and reporting.
• Establish and sets all work schedules for all fleet center staff.
• Develop policy and training to ensure all cleaning required to the vehicle interior or exterior in accordance with proper decontamination procedures and policies.
• Is the direct liaison with the NLHS authorized ambulance system vehicle manufacturer / provider.
• Develop and maintain an in-house fleet quality assurance audit program.
• Provide quality leadership direction and support to all fleet staff.
• Lead and manage the system vehicle fleet daily mileage management optimizing vehicle mileage travel to promote vehicle lifecycle efficiencies.
• Is the direct liaison with the NLHS Fleet Inspector on all aspects of NLHS Regulator inspection compliance program.

Professional Qualifications & Competencies:

• Minimum five to seven years' progressive Fleet Manager / Auto Industry Service Manager role.
• Nationally recognized Automotive Fleet Manager Designation / Certification .
• Licensed NFLD Red Seal Mechanic in good standing .
• Class 5 NFLD License in good standing.
• WHIMIS Certification.
• Experience working with large commercial fleets.
• Well, organized with the ability to prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Comfortable working to a schedule with demanding turn-around times
• Above average customer service focused.

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Who we are
MHNL is the selected proponent to design, manage and operate a single, integrated road and air ambulance service in Newfoundland and Labrador. We are an incorporated, wholly owned NL-based subsidiary of Medavie Health Services (MHS), the largest contracted provider of emergency management services in Canada and a national leader in primary health care solutions, including mobile integrated health and community paramedicine programs.
Together with Medavie Blue Cross, MHS is part of Medavie, a national health solutions partner and innovative leader in benefits management, health management, and healthcare delivery. Backed by our team of over 8,200 dedicated professionals, we exist to improve the wellbeing of Canadians so that every life can be lived to the fullest.
We're one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures, one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, and certified Rainbow Registered as an organization that champions diversity, equity and inclusion. We foster a culture of caring where people are celebrated beyond their roles and valued for who they are and what they contribute.
If you share our mission of improving the wellbeing of Canadians, join our team.
What it's like to work with us
We are more than just a workplace - we are a people-focused, visionary organization dedicated to fostering well-being and making a meaningful impact on the lives of our employees and the Communities we serve.
We celebrate individuality and value the diverse perspectives and skills our employees contribute. We go beyond providing competitive pay and comprehensive benefits by offering opportunities for personal and professional growth, meaningful experiences, and supportive leadership. At Medavie, you'll find more than just a job -- you'll find a pathway to a full and rewarding career.
We welcome diversity
We believe our employees should reflect the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. To provide the best experience possible, we will support you with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team of your needs. We are committed to making sure recruitment, retention, advancement, and compensation are fair and accessible while following all relevant human rights and privacy laws.
We put safety first
Employees of MHNL are accountable to our patients and coworkers by participating in and supporting all safety-related initiatives, as well as acting in a manner that fosters a culture that focuses on patient safety and a safe workplace.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
If you experience any technical issues throughout the application process, please email: humanresources@medaviehs.com.

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