Fleet & Equipment Manager

AFL Telecommunications•Calgary, AB

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

AFL is looking for a Fleet and Equipment Manager to join a company that is helping build the network infrastructure that powers communication, digital access, and economic growth in communities across Canada. AFL is a global fiber optic manufacturer and solutions provider with operations in multiple countries, focused on delivering innovative infrastructure solutions and high-quality services across service provider, enterprise, energy, and industrial markets. At AFL, people are central to the company’s success. The culture emphasizes collaboration, diversity and inclusion, integrity, accountability, learning, and career growth, with opportunities to contribute across engineering, field operations, manufacturing, and corporate functions. The Fleet and Equipment Manager is responsible for the leadership, coordination, and operational oversight of fleet assets, equipment, and related corporate services. This role supports the safe, efficient, and cost-effective management of vehicles, tools, and equipment across the organization. This position helps ensure strong asset control, reliable equipment availability, maintenance coordination, and effective fleet management practices that support business performance and operational continuity. The Fleet and Equipment Manager acts as a trusted partner to operational and leadership teams, balancing day-to-day oversight with strategic planning for asset utilization, lifecycle management, and service reliability. Under the general direction, the Fleet & Equipment Manager organizes, monitors, and ensures compliance of equipment and fleet operations for AFL Constructions.

Requirements

3+ years of proven experience in asset management
Experience in fleet, equipment or operations management
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Expert knowledge of MS Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Visio
Ability to travel to various site-based projects if required

Nice To Haves

Leadership – direct others and develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods
Flexible – open to change/new information and rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles
Detail oriented – excellent attention to detail with the ability to follow through on assigned tasks
Independent - ability to work well under limited supervision
Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving - capable of complex reasoning analysis
Results focused – driven to achieve
Interpersonal skills – able to collaborate on projects, maintain effective relationships, and communicate clearly at all levels of the business
Adaptability - capable of working in a fast-paced environment, adapt to various situations, and prioritize multiple work assignments simultaneously

Responsibilities

Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of staff in the fleet department
Recommends hiring, promotion, discipline and other
Establishes specific goals, objects, and policies for the management of the AFLCS’ vehicle fleet to include maintenance, cleanliness and safety
Monitor and analyze all opportunities to cut costs and improve efficiencies
Makes strategic short and long-term plans for resource requirements
Provide support to the construction’s team regarding all equipment related issues
Develops and coordinates training to the employees in motor vehicle operations, maintenance and safety
Monitors vehicle gas consumption, maintenance, registrations, and accident costs
Selects vendors and appropriately maintains vendor relationships, which includes management of suppliers for fleet repair
Identify and monitor equipment sent to outside sources for repairs
Performs other related duties as required
Enhancing Organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishment
Adhere to and promote the environmental, health & safety policies of AFL