Director, Fleet Facilities Procurement and Asset Management - Alberta Sheriffs Police Service

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive Director, Finance, Procurement and Facilities, the Director, Fleet Operations provides strategic leadership and oversight for all aspects of the Alberta Sheriffs Police Service (ASPS) fleet program. The role is accountable for ensuring a safe, reliable, and operationally ready fleet that supports 24/7 policing operations across the province.

The Director leads fleet strategy, lifecycle planning, fleet acquisition, maintenance, deployment, replacement, vendor management, and operational readiness. The position is responsible for establishing the governance, policies, and service delivery model required to transition from Government of Alberta shared services to an independent Crown corporation fleet operation. The Director also provides oversight of fleet-related asset management and collaborates with procurement teams to support vehicle, equipment, and service acquisitions.

The Director oversees the Manager, Fleet and Asset Management and works closely with operational leaders, external service providers, manufacturers, and vendors to ensure fleet resources effectively support frontline policing requirements.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Lead and oversee the ASPS fleet program to ensure vehicles are safe, reliable, and operationally ready.
• Develop fleet strategies, policies, and plans that support current and future policing needs.
• Lead the transition from Government of Alberta fleet services to an independent Crown corporation fleet model.
• Oversee the full vehicle lifecycle, including acquisition, deployment, maintenance, replacement, and disposal.
• Manage fleet budgets, capital plans, and long-term investment strategies to maximize value and performance.
• Build and manage relationships with vendors, manufacturers, and service providers to ensure effective service delivery.
• Monitor fleet performance and implement improvements to increase efficiency, reliability, and operational readiness.
• Provide oversight of fleet-related asset management and procurement activities to ensure compliance and accountability.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

The role is best represented by six core APS competencies:

• Systems Thinking: Understands how fleet operations directly impact operational readiness, service delivery, risk management, financial stewardship, and long-term sustainability.
• Drive for Results: Establishes clear priorities and accountability to deliver reliable, cost-effective, and operationally responsive fleet services.
• Develop Networks: Builds strong relationships with operational leaders, service providers, manufacturers, and external stakeholders to support effective fleet management.
• Agility: Responds effectively to changing operational requirements, emerging technologies, legislative changes, and organizational priorities.
• Creative Problem Solving: Develops practical solutions to complex fleet and operational challenges while balancing service, risk, and fiscal considerations.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Fosters collaboration among operational leaders, fleet personnel, vendors, and service providers to achieve organizational objectives.
• Develop Self and Others: Builds organizational capability through coaching, mentoring, succession planning, and performance management.

Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Public Administration, Facilities Management, Fleet Management or other closely related fields, plus Seven (7) years of leadership experience in complex, multi-stakeholder environments, including oversight of enterprise functions such as procurement, facilities, fleet, asset management or comparable operational portfolios.

Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

• one year of education for one year of experience.
• one year of experience for one year of education.

Requirements:

• Senior leadership experience managing fleet operations, transportation services, or related operational support functions in a complex organization.
• Experience developing fleet strategies, managing budgets, and overseeing vendor or contract performance.
• Proven success leading operational change, program modernization, or the establishment of new service models.

Assets:

• Experience supporting law enforcement, public safety, emergency services, or other operationally intensive environments.
• Experience working in a large public-sector, Crown corporation, municipal, or unionized organization.
• Experience leading organizations or programs through significant change, growth, or transition.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

Please note there is one (1) permanent, full-time, in-person position available.

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:15am to 4:30pm, 36.25hours per week

•    Please note a cover letter explaining how you meet the requirements and assets of the role is required.
•    Final candidates will be required to undergo security screening.
•    Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver's License or equivalent is required
•    Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what we have to offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service
• Management Employee Pension Plan (MEPP)
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
• Professional learning and development
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.