Original job description
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
GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:
Provides maintenance engineering support to the Maintenance division and other involved CMBC departments on matters relating to the safe, efficient and cost-effective repair and overhaul of fleet vehicles.
Ensures fleet vehicles comply with provincial and federal standards and other related vehicles and support equipment is certified and approved by WorkSafeBC or other regulatory bodies.
Assists Maintenance Engineers, technical support staff and supervisory personnel on a variety of maintenance engineering projects, studies, test programs and evaluations related to vehicles, components, tooling, test and diagnostic equipment and associated infrastructure, under the direct supervision of a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registered in British Columbia.
Provides project management support for bus procurement projects on behalf of CMBC.
Assists the Warranty Administrator on various claim issues.
Liaises with vendors to discuss equipment or component failures or problems.
Liaises with various transit properties and outside agencies, etc. concerning matters of mutual concern and gives presentations at seminars and conferences as required.
Education
Qualifications
University degree in Engineering (in appropriate discipline) from a recognized institution with Engineer-in-Training designation from the Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC).
Experience
Requires six (6) months experience in a heavy equipment/industrial environment related to commercial or heavy-duty vehicle maintenance repair.
A further period of one (1) year in the position is required to become familiar with Coast Mountain Bus Company’s policies and procedures.
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
Resident
This position works predominately on-site.
Rate of Pay
Salary $85,836 - $103,417 per annum (Actual salary offered will be commensurate with education, experience and internal parity).
The Total Compensation Package includes Extended Health, Dental, Transit Pass and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan. Focus on your development through tuition reimbursement, training, and mentorship programs. Enjoy a variety of health and wellness programs, including access to gym facilities. Speak to us to know more about what we offer.
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: May 29, 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 jobs@translink.ca
