Regional Manager, Terminal Maintenance

About the Role

BC Ferries is seeking a Regional Manager to oversee the maintenance, reliability, and performance of terminal assets within its Terminal Maintenance division based in Tsawwassen. This leadership position requires a proven maintenance expert skilled in technical oversight, strategic planning, and team leadership to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient terminal operations along British Columbia's coast.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct comprehensive preventative, predictive, and reliability-centred maintenance programs for marine structures, shore facilities, buildings, utilities, and civil infrastructure to ensure operational safety and efficiency.
• Lead operational emergency responses and provide after-hours leadership during critical maintenance events to minimize service interruptions.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, regulations, and legislation across all maintenance activities.
• Manage maintenance projects and minor capital initiatives, including budgeting, financial forecasting, and cost control to support asset lifecycle performance.
• Develop and mentor a diverse unionized team comprising supervisors, planners, skilled trades, and administrative staff fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee contractor procurement, negotiation, and performance management to guarantee quality, safety, and efficiency in outsourced maintenance work.
• Utilize computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to monitor, schedule, and optimize maintenance efforts and maintain comprehensive maintenance records and metrics.
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture, conduct risk assessments and incident investigations, and ensure regulatory compliance including coordination with agencies such as WorkSafeBC.

Qualifications and Experience

• A university degree in Engineering or a related field; alternatively, a two-year community college diploma, technical certification, or trades certification is acceptable.
• Professional registration with EGBC or certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or Maintenance Management are advantageous.
• At least 5 years of progressive maintenance experience in industrial, marine, infrastructure, or related sectors with demonstrated leadership in a unionized environment.
• Strong expertise in multi-disciplinary maintenance and asset management complemented by project and budget management skills.
• Proficiency in working with CMMS platforms, ideally Maximo, and strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Benefits and Compensation

This role is a regular full-time position offering a target annual salary up to $156,800, commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position includes competitive benefits such as career development programs, a defined benefit Public Service Pension Plan, a compressed Monday-to-Thursday workweek, a minimum of four weeks’ vacation, wellness initiatives, employee discounts, and maternity leave top-up benefits.

Additional Information

BC Ferries prioritizes connecting people and communities while supporting safety, service, inclusivity, and regional commitment. The company values employment equity and encourages applications from diverse groups, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ2S+ individuals. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications including a cover letter and resume are invited by August 13, 2026.