Program Manager, Low Carbon Vehicle Deployment

Marketing Statement

As the largest operating company in the integrated TransLink enterprise, Coast Mountain Bus Company (CMBC) operates a fleet of clean-fuel conventional and community shuttle buses, zero-emission trolley buses, and passenger ferry SeaBuses in Metro Vancouver, the largest single transit service area in Canada.

At CMBC, one of BC’s Top Employers, we're committed to providing an innovative, healthy, and engaging workforce. This is reflected in our workforce of over 5,500 employees performing over 400 unique jobs, who are committed and empowered to deliver service that attracts nearly 1.1 million passengers daily and connects people, businesses, and communities in the Metro Vancouver region.

We have the important job of helping our passengers get to work, appointments, visiting with family and friends, and back again every day. Metro Vancouver relies on us, and we take that as a point of pride.

Responsibilities

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Provides engineering and project management expertise to support the development, implementation and continual improvement of CMBC’s Low Carbon Fleet Programs. This position will support the low carbon transition with expertise in procurement and operation of the low carbon vehicle fleet, program development, and related engineering activities

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Develops a deployment roadmap for low carbon fleet vehicles that is in alignment with CMBC’s Fleet replacement and expansions, transit system master planning, utility power capacity, operating partners, municipal partners. This will include participating in facility assessments and feasibility studies for all transit facilities, including working with engineering consultants to develop concept designs and budgets.

Manages the overall deployment, integration, commissioning, and sustainment of new buses, systems, procedures, and technology associated with the low carbon fleet into the existing operations at CMBC. This includes employing established change management practices to ensure adoption and long-term sustainability.

Develops and support business cases for the vehicle purchase projects necessary to support low carbon fleet deployments. Identifies all opportunities as they are identified with appropriate assessments to ensure informed decision making.

Collaborates with Fleet Technical support to develop vehicle requirements for low carbon fleet types. Insures alignment between vehicle procurements, infrastructure investments and the low carbon fleet program. Participates in RFP development and evaluations to ensure intent of vehicle specifications are understood by proponents.

Supports fleet maintenance, infrastructure and operations as a subject matter expert for low carbon vehicle types throughout procurement, assembly, delivery, commissioning and operation.

Manages procurement and contracts as required to assess new vehicle technologies. This may include development, management and monitoring of vehicle pilots and technical studies. Works with Fleet Technical Support to develop and maintain vehicle procurement guidelines to support low carbon fleet deployments.

Supports CMBC teams managing contracts and relationships with local government partners, operating companies, manufacturers and vendors to ensure adherence to contractual requirements and key project deliverables. This may include vehicle specifications, production and delivery schedules, quality assurance inspections, commissioning activities, manuals, parts, tooling, training, warranty claims and change orders.

Manages the transition of ownership of low carbon investments, tools, resources, and processes to support internal teams post implementation. Supports ongoing operations as required. Sustainment planning is an important part of this work.

Integrates resiliency, redundancy, and reliability into facility designs and planning, including backup power systems and emergency response. Considering all safety considerations, designs, and procedures as related to the low carbon fleet deployments.

Incorporates new vehicle maintenance procedures and provides support to maintenance planning activities.

Presents and reports the project progress, risks, expectations, timelines, milestones and key project metrics to senior leadership team. Provides suggestions and recommendations to the senior leadership team on risk management and program delivery.

Manages reporting staff, including selection, training, coaching, development, performance evaluation and all other people management practices, ensuring department practices comply with human resources policies and framework. Manages external consultants and contractors, as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

The competencies for this position would be acquired through completion of University degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, plus six 6 years of relevant experience in a related industry working in facility design, electrical infrastructure or facility engineering projects.

Other Requirements:

Advanced knowledge of the principles, theories, concepts and practices of project management.

Advanced interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

Advanced analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, to resolve critical and high impact issues.

Advanced time management and organization skills to balance and coordinate effort across multiple, concurrent activities.

Advanced verbal and written communication skills.

Solid technical skills in business and project management computer applications and databases.

A background in low carbon technologies, battery storage, renewable energy, microgrids, and AC/DC power converters would be considered an asset.

Other Information

Recruitment Process: An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience in order to be invited into the selection process. A standard interview format will be used including general, scenario and behavioural descriptive interview questions.

Work Schedule

37.5 hours per week.

Work Designation

Hybrid

This position offers the flexibility of working both on-site and remotely within the Metro Vancouver area.

Rate of Pay

The salary for this position ranges from $109,920 - $164,880 per annum. Actual salary offered will be based on education, experience, skills, and qualifications as they relate to the role.

We aim to provide competitive pay that reflects your professional background and expertise. We want to ensure our offer will align with your strengths considering experience, skills, and internal equity to offer a fair and equitable salary. The Total Compensation Package, which includes Extended Health, Dental, Transit Pass and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan as well as other employment offerings will be discussed in detail as your application progresses.

How to Apply

Please click the 'Apply' button at the top right corner or go to https://www.translink.ca/About-Us/Careers.aspx to apply for this position and view instructions on the process.

INSTRUCTIONS: Please save your (1) cover letter, and your (2) resume as one pdf document prior to uploading your application on-line.

Posting Date: November 04, 2026
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Please note that only those short listed will be contacted.

Having trouble applying? Please view the System Requirements & FAQ's by going to http://www.translink.ca/careers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Coast Mountain Bus Company is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce, representative of the customers we serve and the many communities in the Metro Vancouver region. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply. Learn more about TransLink's commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, simply email us at [email protected]