Assistant Yard Manager in Montreal-Ouest, Quebec, Canada (# 4697)

About Us

IAA Holdings, LLC (IAA), a Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers company (NYSE: RBA) and (TSX: RBA), is a trusted global marketplace for insights, services, and transaction solutions for commercial assets and vehicles. Leveraging leading-edge technology and focusing on innovation, IAA’s unique platform facilitates the marketing and sale of total-loss, damaged and low-value vehicles. IAA serves a global buyer base – located throughout over 170 countries – and a full spectrum of sellers, including insurers, dealerships, fleet lease and rental car companies, and charitable organizations. Buyers have access to multiple digital bidding and buying channels, innovative vehicle merchandising, and efficient evaluation services, enhancing the overall purchasing experience. IAA offers sellers a comprehensive suite of services aimed at maximizing vehicle value, reducing administrative costs, shortening selling cycle time and delivering the highest economic returns.

Job Description

IAA, an RB Global Inc. Company is seeking an Assistant Yard Manager to join our team! 

The Assistant Yard Manager is responsible for managing and leading a team of employees, monitoring lot inventory/infrastructure, preparing/preserving vehicles, ensuring that the lot is properly set-up in preparation for auctions, and maintaining inventory of vehicles/parts. 

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to the following): 

• Responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, engaged, and positive work environment 
• Oversee the set-up of the facility for auctions 
• Actively enforce company policy, reporting or responding appropriately to all violations or reports of violations. 
• Actively promote vehicle enhancements (i.e., Shrink Wrapping, Steam Cleaning, etc.) where doing so will enhance the value of a vehicle at auction 
• Monitoring lot inventory and infrastructure 
• Maintaining inventory of vehicles/parts 
• Responding to customer needs 
• Ensuring compliance with operational standards 
• Recommend or perform personnel actions such as salary increases, performance reviews, hiring, and disciplinary action 
• Duties are subject to change, based on business needs. 

 
Minimum Requirements: 

• Must have a valid Driver’s License 
• Experience in the equipment rental or construction industry and/or related field preferred 
• General mechanical knowledge of vehicle makes/models 
• Positive attitude 
• Ability to work independently 
• Excellent verbal communication 
• Professional and clean appearance 
• Clean DMV & drug screen required 
• Able to communicate effectively with customers 
• Ability to function well as part of a team 

 
Preferred Skills: 

• Experience in the equipment rental or construction industry and/or related fields preferred. 
• Experience leading in a team environment
• Previous forklift operating experience is a plus. 
• Basic automotive repair skills. 
• Proficiency with handheld PDA. 
• Must be willing to learn how to operate a forklift. 
• Capable of interacting effectively and supportively with customers & towers. 
• Capable of performing and/or assisting with light maintenance of vehicles. 
• Must be able to perform activities that involve stooping, bending, standing, and walking for reasonable periods. 
• This position involves primarily outdoor work in all types of weather. 
• General mechanical knowledge of makes and models of vehicles required. 
• Ability to function well as part of a team. 
• Must remain alert to potential hazards associated with heavy equipment and other vehicles operated in their work area. 
• Heavy equipment operating experience is a plus 
• Management experience preferred 

Salary Range: $52,000 - $57,000 CAD

In return for your excellent skills and abilities, we offer a benefits package including health insurance, paid holidays, and vacations. 

About IAA, an RB Global, Inc. company: 

IAA, an RB Global, Inc. company (NYSE: RBA) and (TSX: RBA), is a trusted global marketplace for insights, services, and transaction solutions for commercial assets and vehicles. Leveraging leading-edge technology and focusing on innovation, IAA’s unique platform facilitates the marketing and sale of total-loss, damaged and low-value vehicles. IAA serves a global buyer base – located throughout over 170 countries – and a full spectrum of sellers, including insurers, dealerships, fleet lease and rental car companies, and charitable organizations. Buyers have access to multiple digital bidding and buying channels, innovative vehicle merchandising, and efficient evaluation services, enhancing the overall purchasing experience. IAA offers sellers a comprehensive suite of services aimed at maximizing vehicle value, reducing administrative costs, shortening selling cycle time and delivering the highest economic returns. RB Global, Inc. globally has over 7,000 employees and is headquartered near Chicago in Westchester, Illinois.