Alberta, Canada

Job Family Group:

Downstream Supply Chain

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

February 26, 2026

Business Unit:

Downstream and Renewables

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

What's the role

Shell Canada is seeking an Aviation Fleet and Operations Lead (internally known as a Fleet Manager).

Shell Aviation (SAV) is one of the leading suppliers of fuels, lubricants, and technical solutions in the aviation industry. On average, SAV refuels an aircraft every 20 seconds. SAV operates globally in over 60 countries and at several hundred airports, where it conducts aircraft refueling operations and manages bulk fuel storage.

In Canada, the scope of this role includes oversight of 26 Fixed Base Operators (FBOs), 20 bulk fuel storage facilities, and over 90 fueling vehicles. This position is part of the Operations organization within Shell Aviation. Working in Operations provides the opportunity to be part of a customer-facing business within Shell, while directly contributing to the industry's leading standards and supporting customers as their partner of choice.

This role is responsible for managing Canada's fleet of fueling vehicles, including design, procurement, maintenance, licensing, logistics, and insurance across locations nationwide. Key accountabilities include executing capital investments, managing budgets and contracts, overseeing projects, maintaining the integrity and reliability of assets, troubleshooting equipment issues, and ensuring adherence to Shell, industry, and regulatory standards.

Accountabilities:

• Work in partnership with frontline operators, account managers, and supply, HSSE, compliance, Contracts and Procurement (CP) teams, to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-efficient fleet operations whilst adhering to Shell, regulatory and industry standards
• Responsible for managing the allocated budget for the fleet of fuel vehicles
• Manage scheduled and corrective maintenance program for the fleet of fuel vehicles, via 3rd party contractors. Occasionally performing hands on work, such as replacing filters and pumps
• Responsible for overseeing the building of new fuel vehicles and retiring old fuel vehicles. Projects includes framing opportunities, developing Investment Proposals, cost estimates, developing designs and project scopes, managing construction and commissioning
• Demonstrate visible safety leadership. Work jointly with HSSE and operations to uphold HSSE performance, including providing input in incident investigations
• Responsible for initiating and authorizing high risk work permits such as confined space entry, hot work, lock out tag out, excavation, along with providing training to operators and contractors
• Act as a Contract Holder through collaboration with CP to select contractors, lead Business Performance Review, and manage contracts
• Manage administrative aspects of project and maintenance services, including invoices, purchase requisition, financial controls for projects
• Manage administrative aspects of maintaining up-to-date equipment drawings/documentation and managing spare equipment
• Responsible for fleet data acquisition and analysis, specifically performance and cost data to drive optimal Total Cost of Ownership
• Responsible for distributing fuel vehicles to FBOs based on operational needs, and for managing fuel vehicle transportation, provincial licenses and insurances
• Coach and mentor less experienced and new colleagues, operators and contractors

What you bring

• Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
• Must have a High School Diploma with completion of Heavy Equipment Technician program
• At least 5 years of experience in aviation fuel industry
• Red Seal certification in Heavy Equipment Technician and/or Weights and Measure certification is a plus
• Experience in the design of aviation fueling vehicles, fleet management, and/or EV/Hybrid vehicle technology is a plus
• Must have experience in any of the following: pump operations, filter operations, additive systems, hydraulic systems, PLC systems, pressure control systems, IQ registers, and/or high‑level shutdowns
• Sound understanding of any of the following legislated regulations: Environment Canada, Measurement Canada, American Petroleum Institute (API), Transport Canada, Energy Institute (EI), and/or Joint Inspection Group (JIG)
• Demonstrated track record in people management and HSSE leadership skills as this role entails indirect supervision of frontline operators and contractors
• Ability to juggle competing priorities and to troubleshoot vehicle issues over the phone with operators and contractors
• Proven leadership, interpersonal, influence, and negotiating skills
• Ability to work effectively remotely and virtually while managing 60%-70% business travel and providing 24/7 operational support, including responding to emergency and/or operational issues on weekends and holidays

If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that women & those from under-represented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse company and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply.

After you submit your application, you will receive an email providing a link to an online assessment that is a mandatory part of the process and must be successfully completed within 3 days of receiving the initial assessment invite. The email will come from HireVue - please check your spam/junk mailbox if you do not see the email. Once completed, your application will be reviewed to determine the next steps. Thank you for your interest in Shell.

What we offer

The base salary range for this position is $112,000 - $162,000 per year. Individual pay will be based on various factors, such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal equity.

You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people in an innovative work environment. You'll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You'll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.

• Progress as a person as we work on innovative projects together
• Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead
• Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise
• Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself
• Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working
• Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase; our pay and benefits packages are among the best in the world
• Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents
• Join an organization working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world
• We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply
• Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams
• Gain access to a wide range of training and development programs

We'd like you to know that Shell has a bold goal: to become one of the world's most diverse and inclusive companies. You can get to know more about how we're working towards that goal, click here.

Shell in Canada

Shell Canada is part of a global group of energy and petrochemicals companies with an average of 92,000 employees in more than 70 countries and has been operating in Canada since 1911.

Shell Canada is one of the few truly integrated energy companies in Canada with all of Shell's global businesses represented, including upstream, integrated gas, downstream, and renewables and energy solutions. That means we do everything from exploration, gas production, refining and manufacturing, to providing fuels and developing energy solutions for our customers.

At a glance, our businesses and projects in Canada include:

• Joint Venture Partner (40%) with LNG Canada which will export Canadian natural gas to Asian markets
• Shale gas and liquids assets in Alberta and British Columbia
• A network of 1,400 retail stations across Canada
• The Scotford Complex in Alberta, includes an upgrader, chemicals plant and is home to the Quest carbon capture and storage facility
• The Sarnia Manufacturing Centre refinery in Ontario
• Investments in renewables and energy solutions, including EV charging, hydrogen and biofuels
• 15 Shell-owned distribution terminals, three of which have marine operations
• Shell Aviation Canada delivers across a network of 26 airport fixed-based operations and airport consortiums, from coast to coast. Shell Aviation provides 1.7 billion liters of high-quality fuel annually in Canada and offers reliable and safe into-plane delivery
• Strong Sulphur and Lubricants businesses as well as an innovative Supply and Trading business

-

DISCLAIMER:

Please note: We occasionally amend or withdraw Shell jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Before applying, you are advised to read our data protection policy. This policy describes the processing that may be associated with your personal data and informs you that your personal data may be transferred to Shell/Shell Group companies around the world. The Shell Group and its approved recruitment consultants will never ask you for a fee to process or consider your application for a career with Shell. Anyone who demands such a fee is not an authorised Shell representative and you are strongly advised to refuse any such demand. Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.-À NOTER: de temps à autre, il arrive que nous modifions ou que nous retirions des emplois chez Shell et nous nous réservons le droit de le faire à tout moment, y compris avant la date limite indiquée. Avant de candidater, il vous est conseillé de bien lire notre politique en matière de protection des données. Celle-ci décrit comment vos données personnelles peuvent être traitées et vous informe que vos données personnelles peuvent être transférées à Shell/ aux sociétés du groupe Shell dans le monde entier. Ni le groupe Shell, ni aucune de ses sociétés de conseil en recrutement agréées ne sauraient vous demander de payer des droits pour examiner votre candidature à une carrière chez Shell. Quiconque vous demande un tel paiement n'est pas un représentant agréé de Shell et il vous est fortement conseillé de refuser d'effectuer un tel paiement. Shell respecte l'égalité d'accès à l'emploi