Director of Parts and Service – Halifax, NS

Salary: $115,000–$135,000/year + Benefits

Schedule: Full-Time, In-Person

Rockstar Recruiting is hiring an experienced Director of Parts and Service to lead the maintenance, parts, and service operations for a well-established transportation organization in Halifax, NS.

This leadership role is responsible for overseeing fleet maintenance, parts and inventory management, regulatory compliance, and shop operations across a diverse fleet of motorcoaches, minibuses, school buses, support vehicles, and related equipment. The successful candidate will drive operational efficiency, maintain high safety and reliability standards, develop maintenance teams, and implement strategies to control costs and improve fleet performance.

WHAT THEY OFFER YOU:

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $115,000–$135,000/year
• Group Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Group RRSP with 4% matching
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bonuses and Incentives
• Opportunities for Leadership and Career Development

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all preventative maintenance, repairs, inspections, and service operations across the company's fleet.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), including fleet uptime, repair turnaround time, maintenance cost per kilometre, and inventory turnover.
• Ensure efficient work order management, maintenance scheduling, and job prioritization.
• Maintain consistent inspection standards and ensure compliance with applicable provincial and federal transportation regulations.
• Promote a safety-first, accountable, and performance-driven maintenance culture.
• Support capital planning for fleet replacement, shop upgrades, tools, and equipment
• Develop and execute the parts & service strategy aligned with company operational goals
• Being appointed Chair of the OHS Committee to schedule and lead regular safety meetings

What We're Looking For

• Several years of progressive leadership experience in truck and transport, heavy-duty vehicle, bus, or motorcoach maintenance.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing maintenance operations, service teams, parts departments, or fleet maintenance programs.
• Strong understanding of preventative maintenance, mechanical diagnostics, troubleshooting, and fleet repair operations.
• Experience with parts procurement, inventory control, vendor negotiations, and cost management.
• Knowledge of applicable transportation regulations, safety requirements, and maintenance compliance standards.
• Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing operational demands.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience mentoring apprentices, developing technicians, and leading teams is an asset.
• Familiarity with fleet management software, work order systems, and inventory management platforms.
• Red Seal Truck and Transport Mechanic Certification is an asset.
• Valid Class 2 or Class 3 driver's licence with air brake endorsement is an asset.

If you're an experienced fleet maintenance professional with strong leadership, operational, and parts management skills, this is an excellent opportunity to take on a senior leadership role within well established transportation organization.

CONTACT: If you have any questions, call/text Barbara at 1 833-632-4562 or email barbara@rockstarrecruitinggroup.com.