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Team Lead, Yard Operations and Fleet Support

Altis Recruitment

Brampton, Ontario

Team Lead, Yard Operations and Fleet Support

Altis Recruitment

Brampton, Ontario
 
Salary: From 70000 to 80000 per Annum
 

Location: Canada (Hybrid, 4-days onsite)
Language: English (written and spoken)
Duration: Permanent

About the Opportunity

This is a unique opportunity to join a leading Canadian retail and supply chain organization in a pivotal leadership role focused on yard operations and fleet support. You’ll guide a team responsible for optimizing Yard Management Systems (YMS), fleet coordination, and operational performance across a complex distribution network.

In this role, you’ll help shape the future of logistics operations by driving automation, improving system performance, and enabling data-driven decision-making. Your work will directly impact efficiency, cost control, and service reliability across a high-volume, fast-moving environment.

What’s In It for You

  • A chance to lead meaningful transformation across supply chain and fleet operations
  • Exposure to advanced automation, analytics, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • A collaborative environment that values innovation, accountability, and growth

Your Responsibilities

  • You’ll lead a team of YMS superusers, analysts, and vehicle controllers to ensure operational excellence.
  • You’ll drive automation and system enhancements to improve workflows, reporting, and data accuracy.
  • You’ll oversee yard operations, shunt control, and fleet coordination in a multi-shift environment.
  • You’ll partner with cross-functional teams to align priorities and support strategic initiatives.
  • You’ll present insights, manage vendor performance, and support financial and operational decision-making.

Skills and Qualifications

  • 3+ years of supply chain, fleet, or logistics leadership experience
  • Strong knowledge of yard operations, fleet asset management, or transportation systems
  • Proven ability to lead teams in a dynamic, high-volume environment
  • Experience with system optimization, reporting tools, and operational analytics
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across functions

Note from the Hiring Manager

“We’re looking for a leader who can balance operational discipline with innovation, someone who sees opportunity in complexity and brings teams along through change.”

About Canadian Tire Corporation

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (CTC) is one of Canada’s most trusted companies, with 90+ owned brands, 1,700 retail locations, and leading e-commerce and financial services. They innovate with purpose, investing in technology, products, and talent to drive the business forward. CTC offers competitive pay, benefits, learning opportunities, and mental health support. Guided by their Core Values of inclusion, innovation, outcomes, collaboration, and personal responsibility, they aim to make life in Canada better. With wide-ranging career opportunities, there is a place for you at CTC.

Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
CTC is committed to fostering a culture of belonging where diversity, inclusion, and equity are valued, all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, and they work together to make life in Canada better.

Accommodations
CTC is committed to inclusion and welcoming candidates from equity-seeking groups, providing accommodations throughout the application and interview process to support your needs.

Why Partner with Altis

If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.



We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.

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