James Thomas

James Thomas is an experienced professional in facilities and fleet management, currently serving as the Director of Facilities and Fleet Management for the City of Spruce Grove since August 2024. Prior roles include Fleet Operations Manager at Strathcona County, Divisional Fleet Manager at GFL Environmental Inc., and Director of Operations Maintenance at BC Transit. Additional experience includes serving as Superintendent of Operations for British Columbia Emergency Health Services and Operations Manager for the Department of National Defence, among other positions, with a military career beginning in 1991. James holds a Master's Degree in Organizational Leadership from Royal Roads University, a Technology degree in Automotive Service Training from NAIT, and a Journeyman Trade Certification in Automotive Engineering Technology from the Canadian Forces School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.