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About the Role

The Manager, Deicing Fleet & Facilities Maintenance is a key leadership role accountable for the reliability, safety, and optimal performance of all assets at Toronto Pearson’s Central Deicing Facility (CDF). This role oversees the preventative maintenance and repair of specialized deicing vehicles, light- and heavy-duty equipment, and critical facility infrastructure, with a strong focus on innovation, customer service, and continuous improvement.

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.

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.

Skills

Fleet Management
Facility Management
Equipment Maintenance
Heavy Equipment
Leadership
Data/Metrics Analysis
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
Problem-solving
Data-driven Decision Making
Operational Stakeholder Management
Risk Mitigation
Business Continuity
Technical Skills
Analytical Skills
Maintenance Program Management
Fleet Availability Optimization
Microsoft Tools
Time Management
Communication Skills
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Customer Service

Location

Toronto Pearson

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

5+ years of experience in Fleet and Facility Management and Equipment Maintenance including heavy equipment
3+ years of leadership experience in a unionized environment

Education Level

Post-secondary degree or equivalent experience

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits
Flexible retirement program with employer matching
Voluntary savings options (RRSP, TFSA, and Non-Registered Savings Plans)
Flexible work environment
Continuous internal and external learning opportunities
Meaningful reward and recognition program

About the Company

The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is a unique and dynamic place to work, with a bold plan to make Toronto Pearson, Canada’s leading global hub airport, a global leader in airport performance, customer care and sustainability.
Together with our partners, approximately 2,100 GTAA employees are working to create a next-generation airport by innovating in all we do and striving for the most uplifting, safe and efficient experience for our passengers – all while championing the prosperity of our people, the community we call home, and our aviation partners.
Join us on our journey together, as we put the joy back into travel and make Toronto Pearson the chosen place to fly and work.

Equal Opportunity

The GTAA is committed to Employment Equity and maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
This position is exempt from Ontario's 2026 pay transparency requirements under Regulation 476/24.