Transportation Services – Base Logistics Transport, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Division
How many people work on the Transportation Services team?
The CFB Halifax Transportation Services team is part of the Base Logistics Transport, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Division. The Transportation Services team is comprised of 97 employees (military and civilian).
What are the responsibilities of the Transportation Services team?
The Transportation Services team is broken down into multiple sections, each with their own unique role in support of CFB Halifax. These sections are:
Road and Vehicle Safety (RVSS)
The RVSS Investigator serves as the primary advisor to the Transport Authority on all matters related to safe operations and is responsible for the following:
- Promoting road and vehicle safety;
- Monitoring compliance with policies and regulations;
- Conducting vehicle collision investigations;
- Analyzing collision trends;
- Recommending corrective measures to prevent future incidents;
- Coordinating driver examinations, safety training, and On-the-Job Training programs while maintaining driver qualification records; and
- Monitoring operator proficiency.
Chief Dispatch
The Chief Dispatch section is responsible for coordinating and managing all transportation support requests within Base Transportation Services. The team acts as the central point of contact for vehicle taskings, receiving, reviewing, and processing DND 645 vehicle request forms to ensure transportation requirements are accurately identified and assigned to the appropriate transport resources.
General Purpose Vehicles (GPV)
The GPV section is responsible for the daily transportation of personnel, cargo, equipment, and VIPs. The section provides shuttle services, hospital-run services, transportation support for training activities, personnel movements, and official travel requirements throughout the Halifax region.
Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV)
The SPV Section is responsible for Snow and Ice Control (SNIC) operations, freight transportation runs, crane operations, airfield maintenance, and the operation of specialized vehicles and equipment. The section supports transportation requirements that cannot be fulfilled through the GPV fleet;
Fleet Management
The Fleet Management Section is responsible for all procurement activities related to Base vehicles, including light-duty vehicles, commercial vehicles, and material handling equipment. The section manages fleet acquisition requirements and ensures the right equipment is available to support operational and administrative requirements across the base.
Refuelling
The Refueling section is responsible for providing refueling operations to CFB Halifax, which includes maintaining multiple different types of fuels used for aircraft, ships, and land-based vehicles and equipment.
How does the transport team support CAF members and/or operations?
The Transport team supports CAF members and operations in a several ways, including:
- Providing transport to members via base shuttle, hospital runs, and transportation of personnel attending courses and training throughout Halifax;
- Providing SNIC operations to ensure safe movement within compounds and facilities during winter months;
- Supporting naval operations with armament and loading of sea containers onto ships;
- Providing refueling support for helicopter flying and training;
- Supporting naval operations by issuing or defueling naval assets upon deployment or return from deployment; and
- Overseeing maintenance planning and coordination between Transport and Maintenance organizations for CFB Halifax, ensuring fleet readiness, serviceability, and lifecycle management.
Where is the Transportation Services team located and how can I contact them?
The team is located at Willow Park and Shearwater in buildings WL-57, SH-32 and SH-211.
Are there any noteworthy achievements or interesting facts to share about the Transportation Services team?
The Transportation Services team has several noteworthy achievements, which include:
- Managing and procuring approximately $70 million worth of vehicles, equipment, and fleet assets in support of CFB Halifax and Royal Canadian Navy operations;
- Supporting more than 15,000 student movements annually;
- Providing transportation support for the Halifax International Security Forum, Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo, NATO-related activities, senior CAF leadership, and visiting dignitaries from allied nations;
- Supporting 856 details, 235 rental details, and 112 contract rental details for a total of 1,203 transportation taskings at CFB Halifax during the 2025-26 fiscal year; and
- Supporting the Annual Special Olympics Nova Scotia Truck Convoy.
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Pay & Records, Shearwater Base Orderly Room
IT Business Line Advisory Services
BLog Material Control Division’s D206 Main Warehouse
Base Information Services Naval Operational Software Systems
PSP Fitness, Sports and Recreation teams (Halifax and Shearwater)
Base Logistics System Control Division
Formation Coordinator Official Languages
Base Information Services Project Management Office
Base Comptroller – Accounts Payable
