Are you a skilled leader with a passion for people management? We are currently seeking a Garage Manager (Trailer Shop) to lead and oversee our repair and maintenance operations. As a key part of our team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety, efficiency, and performance of our trailer fleet, while managing a team of garage professionals. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a talent for leading people, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and Inspire: Manage and provide strong leadership to a team of professional garage maintenance personnel, ensuring smooth operations and a productive, safe working environment.
• Safety First: Conduct regular toolbox talks and safety meetings to promote safe work practices, prevent injuries, and uphold occupational health & safety protocols.
• Collaborate with HR: Work closely with Human Resources to implement policies that foster a safe, engaging, and compliant work environment for all team members.
• Oversee Repairs: Supervise the repair and maintenance of trailers, ensuring quality workmanship and the proper use of parts for efficient, reliable service.
• Daily Reporting: Provide regular updates to the operations team on the status of repairs and trailer in-service times.
• Supplier Coordination: Work with suppliers to resolve technical issues and minimize downtime of trailers.
• Schedule and Assign Work: Organize garage personnel schedules and assign workloads to maximize efficiency and meet business needs.
• Quality Assurance: Monitor the quality of repairs, rework, and warranty claims, ensuring high standards of workmanship from Technicians and Apprentices.
• Data Management: Maintain accurate vehicle records and repair data in the fleet management system to support maintenance operations.

Essential Competencies:

• Leadership: Proven ability to lead, inspire, and manage teams with effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Time Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to assess situations, identify problems, and implement solutions that meet the needs of the business.
• Team Building: A natural people manager with the ability to foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture.

Working Conditions:

• Fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• High volume of communication with customers, terminals, and agents via email and phone
• Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with evening and weekend support as required

Education & Requirements:

• 5+ years of industry-related experience
• Experience within a managerial role coaching and advising employees
• Completion of college/vocational school or technical training
• Class A Mechanic’s License and Red Seal Certification are assets, but not essential
• Valid driver’s license required

If you are ready to take the next step in your leadership career and join a dynamic team focused on safety and excellence, apply today!

Technical Skills:

• Experience and understanding of the TruckMate System and RTA is considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, with the ability to prepare reports in Word and Excel.
• Strong typing and computer skills.

About Armour Transportation Systems

Armour Transportation Systems is an award-winning, world-class transportation and logistics company. We are a Platinum member of Canada's Best Managed Companies, and a Top Fleet Employer.

Founded in the early 1930s, Armour Transportation Systems has grown to be one of the largest trucking carriers in Canada, with 26 terminals, 4,000 pieces of equipment, nine maintenance facilities, over 750,000 square feet of warehouse space, and more than 2,000 team members.

Our vision is to be the dominant gateway between Atlantic Canada and the world, realizing profitable growth through leading transportation and logistics solutions, global partnerships, exceptional employees, and strategic acquisitions.

Employment Equity

Armour Transportation Systems is committed to the principles of employment equity. The purpose of employment equity is to ensure that no person is denied employment opportunities or benefits for reasons unrelated to ability.

 Armour Transportation Systems welcomes applications from Indigenous peoples, African Canadians and other racially visible persons, persons with disabilities, and women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your expression of interest for this position. 

 For candidates who require accommodation for disabilities through the application and hiring process, please contact us at recruiting@armour.ca or 902-468-4447 x11119 to access support.