Manager, Deicing Fleet & Facilities Maintenance

Greater Toronto Airports Authority • Toronto, ON

81d • Onsite

About The Position

The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is seeking a Manager, Deicing Fleet & Facilities Maintenance to oversee the reliability, safety, and optimal performance of all assets at Toronto Pearson’s Central Deicing Facility (CDF). This leadership role is responsible for the preventative maintenance and repair of specialized deicing vehicles, light- and heavy-duty equipment, and critical facility infrastructure. The position emphasizes innovation, customer service, and continuous improvement. The Manager will collaborate with project teams on facility construction, rehabilitation, and expansion, ensuring business continuity and operational readiness. This role involves coordinating maintenance activities with internal teams and external contractors, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards. The Manager will also manage maintenance budgets, drive workforce planning and development, and lead emergency response planning for equipment failures. A data-driven approach will be used to monitor asset performance, identify enhancement opportunities, and support winter operations.

Requirements

• A post-secondary degree or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• 5+ years of experience in Fleet and Facility Management and Equipment Maintenance including heavy equipment.
• 3+ years of leadership experience in a unionized environment.
• Strong focus on data/metrics, including a solid knowledge of Key Performance Indicators and Service Level Agreements to achieve compliance.
• Proven leadership and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of making sound, data-driven decisions that align with long-term strategic goals and improve operational performance.
• Proven track record as an operational stakeholder on large-scale infrastructure, expansion, and asset modernization projects.
• Strong ability to mitigate operational risk, sustain business continuity, and ensure full operational readiness throughout complex construction and maintenance activities.
• Strong technical and analytical skills, including the ability to manage complex maintenance programs, optimize fleet availability, and use Microsoft tools to support planning and reporting.
• Excellent time management and communication skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities, lead cross-functional teams, and deliver exceptional service to both internal and external stakeholders.
• A valid Ontario Driver’s License and Airside Driver’s Vehicle Operator Permit (‘D/A’ AVOP).
• Ability to obtain and retain a Transportation Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, organization, and direction of maintenance operations to ensure optimal performance of GTAA’s Central Deicing Facility (CDF), maximizing efficiency across personnel, equipment, and infrastructure.
• Oversee the lifecycle management of the deicing fleet and assets, including lifecycle and utilization analysis to determine optimal fleet size, replacement cycles, and capital planning.
• Develop and manage a proactive, risk-based preventative maintenance program for all CDF assets, including specialized deicing equipment, vehicles, and facility systems.
• Ensure regulatory compliance through maintenance of environmental systems such as bulk oil tanks, waste storage, and oil-water separators.
• Use data and analytics to drive operational decision-making, identify maintenance trends, and inform both short- and long-term strategy.
• Serve as the primary operational subject matter expert (SME) for facility capital planning, providing tactical input during the design, construction, and commissioning phases of infrastructure rehabilitation and capacity expansion projects.
• Develop and execute operational readiness and contingency plans during active construction to ensure uninterrupted business continuity and protect live winter operations from disruption.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively, aligning maintenance activities with GTAA’s strategic priorities and ensuring cost-effective operations.
• Lead vendor and supplier relationships for parts, inventory, and contracted maintenance services, ensuring service quality and accountability.
• Foster a high-performance team culture by providing training, coaching, and ongoing feedback to support professional development and team success.
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement by encouraging creative problem-solving and adopting industry-leading maintenance technologies and practices.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, external stakeholders, and customers to ensure alignment, trust, and seamless operational delivery.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits, including a flexible retirement program with employer matching, along with voluntary savings options (RRSP, TFSA, and Non-Registered Savings Plans).
• A flexible work environment, continuous internal and external learning opportunities, and a meaningful reward and recognition program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree