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Technical Agent - Vehicle Fleet Management

Job Number: J0924-0012
Requisition #: 2024-153
Request for posting: Permanent
Job Category: Public works, trades and manual labour
Number of Positions: 1
Date Posted: January 8, 2025
Closing Date: February 16, 2025



Pointe-Claire is a city with a population of 34,000 located along Lac Saint-Louis and forming part of Greater Montreal. Recognized for its lifestyle, Pointe-Claire also has a distinctively rich architectural and historical heritage and provides services of outstanding quality to its population. Dedicated to the life of its citizens, the City's mission is to ensure that the quality of its social, cultural and economic environment is maintained for citizens today as well as future generations.

Description:

Reporting to the Senior Manager - Contracts and Inspections, the jobholder performs various technical tasks associated with the organization of the City of Pointe-Claire's vehicle fleet. He/she is called upon to manage contracts and carry out various projects.

Departmental mission:

To ensure the longevity and proper functioning of all public facilities and equipment, in order to support sustainable development and improve citizens’ quality of life.

General responsibilities and goals:

More specifically, the person is responsible for preparing technical documents, technical specifications and calls for tenders related to the purchase or maintenance of vehicles. He/she manages the contracts awarded, follows up on various projects and researches the best practices and resources available in his/her field.

Job requirements:

The jobholder must hold a college diploma (DEC) in mechanical engineering or in any other field considered appropriate. Two (2) years of experience in a similar position are required for this job or any other combination of education and experience found equivalent under the established policy. Relevant municipal and automotive experience will be considered an asset.

The position also requires the following:

• Good knowledge of the automotive and heavy vehicle mechanics field;
• Knowledge of vehicle and equipment parts purchasing and acquisition procedures, computerized material management systems (CMMS), vehicle telemetry or fuel management will be considered an asset;
• Skills in supervising and evaluating project work carried out under her or his responsibility
• Capabilities and experience in project management
• Excellent interpersonal skills, team spirit, tact and courtesy
• A good knowledge of Word and Excel
• A good knowledge of spoken and written English and French
• Skills in using job-specific instruments and tools
• Skills in reading, interpreting and preparing plans, estimates and specifications
• Skills in written and verbal communication and in preparing clear, concise reports
• Ability to resolve complex problems related to her or his field of activity
• Client service orientation
• Ability to organize and plan her or his work
• A valid Class 5 driver’s license

Schedule:

35 hours per week
For the period between Thanksgiving and the first Monday of May: Monday to Friday inclusively, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., minus one hour for lunch.
For the period between the first Monday of May and Thanksgiving: Monday to Thursday inclusively, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., minus 45 minutes for lunch; Friday, 8:00 a.m. to noon.

Footnote:

* The City of Pointe-Claire is an equal opportunity employer and invites women, Aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, ethnic minorities and handicapped persons to submit their candidacies. We thank you in advance for your application; however, only candidates who are selected will be contacted.