About the Role
The Manager, Asset Reliability plays a key role in improving the reliability, availability, maintainability, and operational performance of critical airport infrastructure. This role involves leading reliability initiatives to reduce downtime, optimize maintenance, and support future infrastructure investments within a complex transportation environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead root cause investigations, reliability assessments, and failure analysis activities to identify and eliminate recurring asset failures.
- Analyze maintenance, operational, and asset performance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
- Develop and optimize preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance strategies that improve asset reliability and operational performance.
- Support asset criticality assessments, lifecycle planning, asset renewal strategies, and long-term infrastructure planning.
- Provide reliability expertise and technical input to capital projects, maintainability reviews, commissioning activities, and operational readiness initiatives.
- Develop and maintain reliability-related KPIs and dashboards while translating technical data into actionable recommendations for business leaders.
- Support the implementation and optimization of predictive maintenance technologies, condition monitoring tools, and data-driven maintenance practices.
- Lead and develop reliability-focused resources, consultants, and team members while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement across the organization.
- Build strong partnerships with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, project teams, contractors, and equipment manufacturers to deliver reliability improvements.
- Champion a proactive reliability culture focused on safety, performance, innovation, and operational excellence.
Requirements
- A university degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in reliability, maintenance engineering, asset management, or a similar discipline within a complex operational environment.
- Demonstrated experience conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), reliability assessments, and structured problem-solving activities.
- Experience developing preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs.
- Experience working with CMMS/EAM platforms such as Maximo, SAP PM, Infor EAM, or similar systems.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to transform complex technical data into practical business recommendations.
- Demonstrated people leadership experience, including coaching, mentoring, performance management, or leading cross-functional initiatives.
- Advanced proficiency with data analytics and reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Excel, SQL, or equivalent platforms.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse technical and operational groups.
- Ability to obtain and retain Transportation Security Clearance at the designated level for the position.
Skills
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- Reliability assessments
- Structured problem-solving
- Preventive maintenance
- Predictive maintenance
- Condition-based maintenance
- CMMS/EAM platforms (Maximo, SAP PM, Infor EAM)
- Data analytics
- Reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, Excel, SQL)
- Communication
- Stakeholder management
Location
- Toronto
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience
Education Level
- University degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits
- Flexible retirement program with employer matching
- Voluntary savings options (RRSP, TFSA, and Non-Registered Savings Plans)
- Continuous internal and external learning opportunities
- Meaningful reward and recognition program
About the Company
- The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is transforming Toronto Pearson into Canada’s leading global hub airport, aiming for global leadership in airport performance, customer care, and sustainability.
- Approximately 2,100 GTAA employees are working to create a next-generation airport by innovating and striving for an uplifting, safe, and efficient passenger experience.
- The GTAA champions the prosperity of its people, the community, and its aviation partners.
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.
