In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of BC Emergency Health Services, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at BC Emergency Health Services, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all patient and employee safety aspects of this position.
Under the general direction of the Fleet Superintendent Mechanical Maintenance, a Fleet Inspector travels throughout the province to conduct scheduled or random mechanical inspections of ambulances and service centres to ensure compliance with the BC Ambulance Service (BCAS) Fleet Operations Preventative Maintenance Program, commercial Vehicle Safety Enforcement (CVIP) inspection program, objectives, applicable acts and regulations.
This position requires travel and work throughout the province in both centralized and decentralized locations. It includes a required 10 day travel schedule - average 7 times per year.
Duties/Accountabilities:
1. Coordinates travel and scheduled or random mechanical inspections of ambulances and support units located in stations throughout BC and fleets as designated by BCEHS to ensure compliance with the standards of the BCAS Fleet Operations Preventative Maintenance Program, objectives, and applicable acts and regulations. Ensures BCAS emergency response vehicles continue to exceed Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program (CVIP) standards.
2. Inspects BCAS fleet and fleets as designated by BCEHS, certifies as safe to operate as an emergency response vehicle. Documents mechanical defects determining whether vehicles should be sent to a BCAS service facility for further inspection or repair. Determines if a vehicle, which fails to meet legislated or policy requirements, should be approved for continued operation. Advises Unit Chiefs or Fleet Coordinators and repair facilities of required repairs as per inspection report, the time frame for completing repairs and follows-up to ensure that repairs are completed. Condemns vehicles deemed to be unsafe for continued operation. Weighs very carefully before acting, the liability associated with pulling a vehicle from service and removing emergency health care from that community.
3. Coordinates and conducts quality assurance post audit inspections of certified BCAS service centers. Conducts onsite evaluations of prospective service centers, ensures maintenance facilities meet BCAS requirements for a certified service center. Awards points as detailed in HSSBC contract policies during the service center selection process, recommends acceptance or rejection, and advises center’s of deficiencies that need to be corrected. Educate and train the successful service center, and the proponent’s licensed technicians and service manager and certifies it as a qualified BCAS facility.
4. Assists Unit Chiefs and service centers to trouble shoot mechanical/electrical/electronic conditions to determine if they are normal or abnormal andprovides advice related to specific BCAS unit requirements such as; wiring, Technical Service Bulletins, performance characteristics of tires in various driving environments, and locating and supplying parts unique to the BCAS units.
5. Responds to enquiries and concerns respecting BCAS Fleet Operations policies / standards, and CVIP standards including a broad range of queries from external agencies on issues related to vehicle inspection and standards. Identifies emerging issues and trends and takes appropriate steps to resolve issues or escalates as required.
6. Identifies training needs of BCAS and service centre staff. Designs and delivers standard or customized training sessions and materials for BCAS, Fleet Coordinators and/or service centre staff on all aspects of the BCAS Fleet Operations program and policies. Retrains service centre staff as required to meet BCAS certification requirements. Collaborates with the Fleet Superintendents to adapt initiatives to meet unique regional requirements, while ensuring consistency with BCAS policy and procedures.
7. Authorizes repair estimates and issues purchase authority to service providers for the repair and maintenance of all vehicles in the BCAS Fleet or designated by BCEHS. Conducts a detailed review of invoices for parts and repairs for accuracy, work performed, certifying that authority to repair and charges are consistent with BCAS policy guidelines.
8. Maintains skills and current knowledge of legislation, standards and practices related to BCAS vehicle inspection standards and requirements throughreview of documentation such as revised BCAS Fleet Operations and CVIP standards, and participation in training and information sessions such as Ford manufacturer’s training. Communicates relevant information to contacts.
9. Monitors inspection and invoicing practices and other related matters to identify concerns and areas for improvement. As required, provides input to modify technical guidelines and standards for mechanical inspections of BCAS Fleet or vehicles as designated by BCEHS, recommends training and improvements to enhance day to day operational efficiency and effectiveness, etc.
10. Ensures the adherence of BCAS service and standing offer contracts. Provides guidance and direction to contractors, monitors and ensures that terms of contacts are fulfilled. Identifies, investigates and resolves or escalates issues and concerns.
11. Performs other related duties as required such as: utilizing the BCAS Fleet Maintenance software to analyze and report data such as frequency of part failure; maintaining vehicle inspection tools such as jacks and jack stands; participating on Regional Safety Committees and working groups, and substituting for Fleet Superintendent.
12. Auditing repair facility inspection reports for emergency vehicle standards and CVIP, auditing invoices for appropriate parts pricing, labour times meeting contract requirements, maintenance practices providing the safest most efficient cost effective repair, deciding what combination labour times are appropriate for the repair, auditing service centres for BCAS parts inventory, detailed coding of invoices for fleet maintenance costs PM program and safety
13. Ability to exert influence over the working relationship between service providers, who do not have a vested interest in BCAS’s goals and BCAS personnel dissolving antagonism between the parties and replacing individual short term interests with the opportunity to contribute to a process endemic to the well being of their self and community while submitting to formal reprimands and financial loss on the short term.
14. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education, Training and Experience
-Trades Qualification Certificate as an Automotive journeyman recognized by the Province of BC or a fully certified Automotive Service Technician Level 4 (AST4) who holds a Red Seal Certificate of Qualification.
-Five years recent, related experience including two years in a supervisory capacity or an equivalent combination or education, training and experience.
-A valid Class 5 vehicle license REQUIRED.
Skills and Abilities
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to deal with others effectively
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
• Ability to organize work
• Proficient computer skills including Word - Excel - Outlook
• Ability to operate related equipment
Work Site: 2261 Keating Cross Rd, Saanichton OR 5901 Delesalle St, Burnaby (may consider elsewhere within BC)
Union: Facilities BCGEU - EHSC
Status/ FTE: Regular Full Time 1.0
Position Start Date: TBD (Spring 2026)
Hours of work: 0736-1600 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Days off: Saturday, Sunday, Stats
Hourly Rate: $45.21
INTERNAL APPLICATIONS accepted until Feb 05, 2026
What we bring
Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.
Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations –offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.
What we do
The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Create equity – Be
courageous.
Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services
PHSA is committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly
those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently excluded groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.
One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes ongoing commitments to Indigenous recruitment and employee experience as well as dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’k?ula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca.
Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and exclusion faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and title of BC First Nations and self-determination of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis
communities. PHSA is mandated to uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents including the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls found in the foundational documents including the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.
ATTN: PHSA Employees:
To be considered as a PHSA employee (internal applicant) for this position, you must apply online via your internal profile at internaljobs.phsa.ca
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Everyone Welcome
BC Emergency Health Services provides provincial emergency medical care and patient transfer services to every community in British Columbia.
We are excited to invite applications from everyone and encourage members of equity-deserving groups to apply, such as Indigenous Peoples, Black People, Members of Racialized Groups or Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and Members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ Communities.
Whenever possible, we are happy to provide accommodations to people with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. If you require assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at (include respective TA general inbox).
We are also committed to advancing cultural safety by increasing Indigenous workforce representation and ensuring that we have Indigenous Peoples at all levels of the organization.
We strive to create just and equitable health systems and structures that continuously provide fair outcomes. We are committed to recruiting, developing, and supporting the success of a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
