Manager, Vehicle Standards & Inspection

SGI • Regina, SK

2d • CA$99,155 - CA$132,187 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for supervising the development, delivery and evaluation of Saskatchewan’s vehicle equipment and safety standards and vehicle inspection programs, policies and procedures for the Auto Fund (AF). Monitors the performance of external vehicle inspection stations, ensures that programs, policies and procedures are regulatory compliant and manages external stakeholder relationships.

Requirements

• A heavy duty equipment mechanic or truck and transport mechanic journeyperson certificate; or a four-year degree from an accredited post-secondary education institution in a relevant field of study such as business or automotive mechanical engineering.
• Eight years’ experience comprised of four years of leadership and four years’ experience in the repair and maintenance of vehicles.
• Knowledge of on-highway vehicle equipment standards, design, maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of provincial inspection regulations.
• Knowledge of federal and provincial equipment standards.
• Knowledge of provincial inspection methods and standards.
• Analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.
• Ability to research, interpret and apply standards.

Responsibilities

• Researches emerging trends, analyzes and interprets data, and identifies opportunities for improvements and changes.
• Maintains ongoing communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assists in preparing legislative and regulatory amendments in conjunction with Legal.
• Assists in preparing risk assessments, developing change management strategies, implementing and supporting program/policy changes; and leading continuous process improvement.
• Monitors the effectiveness of provincial inspection programs; develops and directs quality control initiatives to measure external partner compliance; and oversees progressive disciplinary actions against inspection stations and/or technicians.
• Streamlines program delivery models by incorporating LEAN methodology to provide ongoing cost effective methods of program delivery.
• Tracks and reports on customer satisfaction, incorporates customer feedback into program development and support.
• Monitors program delivery expenses.
• Establishes, monitors and maintains financial and business process controls over programs.
• Develops and monitors departmental strategies, objectives and plans consistent with the corporate strategy, ensuring they are effectively communicated and understood.
• Establishes departmental policies and procedures.
• Assists in preparing departmental budgets, including budget variances analysis.
• Participates in developing internal and external communications on complex transportation industry issues.
• Participates in managing the provincial total-loss vehicle branding process and ensures brands applied by other divisions (Claims and Salvage) are accurate, consistent and align with federal branding program obligations.
• Ensures programs and policies are in alignment with corporate, strategic and divisional strategies.
• Manages risk in area of authority.
• Prepares, reviews, manages and/or approves departmental/divisional budgets.
• Prepares decision requests, decision and/or information items and/or SGI board items.
• Ensures that the Health, Safety and Emergency Management Policy is applied in area of responsibility, including development, implementation and managing of program components specific to departmental health and safety requirements.
• Makes decisions for departmental operations that are efficient, effective and in alignment with strategic direction and priorities.
• Ensures department and program policies, procedures and guidelines are in compliance with applicable federal and provincial legislation and regulations; implements and evaluates changes to legislation and regulations in area of authority.
• Establishes and maintains an effective system of internal controls to support reliable financial reporting and compliance in accordance with applicable laws and regulations within the span of control, and communicates the importance of internal controls to staff.
• Builds and maintains relationships and/or partnerships with external agencies and other stakeholders.
• Partners with external agencies in delivery of compliance initiatives, products and services to customers.
• Consults with external agencies and other stakeholders to assess impacts of proposed business changes, including coordinating and/or conducting public consultations.
• Partners with external agencies and other stakeholders to deliver business process changes.
• Participates as a member of industry committees and/or other boards.
• Monitors the customer experience, ensuring it meets divisional and corporate expectations.
• Provides direction, advice and guidance to frontline employees on complex customer transactions.
• Receives and resolves escalated customer inquiries.
• Oversees and assists with the delivery of face-to-face and phone transactions/inquiries.
• Builds a high performing workforce by actively leading human resource activities.
• Ensures development of divisional succession plans.
• Builds a culture of leadership and accountability to effectively deliver on strategic and corporate strategies, ensuring integration with employee performance development and career development plans.
• Drives performance through team members and is committed to leadership development across the company, supporting employees and workforce readiness through mentoring, training and developmental opportunities.

Benefits

• competitive pay
• great benefits, perks and options to balance work and everything else life sends their way
• support for education, accreditation and professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager