Location Safety Manager

First Student, Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

First Student, Inc. in Edmonton, AB is seeking a Safety Manager to oversee safety and training programs for School Bus Operations. You will support Location Managers, drive safety initiatives, and ensure compliance with legislation and company policies.

The role emphasizes accident investigation, program administration, driver training, and performance reporting to reduce incidents and WSIB claims. A university degree and 5–8 years' experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• University degree or diploma in a related discipline preferred
• Minimum 5-8 years experience in a safety and training capacity preferred
• Strong knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Code and safety policies
• Experience in accident investigation and reporting
• Experience with driver safety and training programs
• Proven leadership and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Assist with safety and training program administration and audits
• Conduct safety inspections and recommend improvements
• Oversee driver orientation programs and safety training
• Investigate incidents and contribute to root-cause analysis
• Monitor compliance with safety policies and provincial regulations
• Prepare monthly safety performance reports
• Coordinate and deliver mandatory safety workshops
• Support recruitment and scheduling for safety staff

Skills

Safety management

Training & development

Driver selection

OHS Code knowledge

Accident investigation

Communication

Team leadership

Policy compliance

Microsoft Office

First Student Computer Programs

Education

University degree or diploma in related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

First Student Computer Programs

Job description

FIRST STUDENT is North America's largest & leading school bus company. We are currently hiring a Safety Manager for our School Bus Operations in Edmonton, AB

PURPOSE:

Provide uniform application of established training programs and practices. In conjunction with Location Managers, provide indirect supervision of safety and training staff. Assist the Location Managers in programs or analysis that will reduce vehicular collisions and WSIB claims, provide a proactive management approach to safety awareness and initiatives. Monitor safety compliance of all government legislation and company safety polices.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with new driver recruitment and selection, including interviewing as required;

• Establishes expertise in Occupational Health & Safety Code requirements, Company Safety Policies and Procedures, provincial traffic laws, Hours of Service and other relevant legislation i.e. drug and alcohol testing;

• Monitors all branch minutes from Health & Safety meetings ensuring accuracy and follow up on items identified;

• Ensures records on safety and safety related matters are up to date and accurate through annual internal safety audits;

• Conducts safety inspections and makes recommendations for both ongoing safety efforts and efforts to increase safety awareness;

• Administers safety and company programs such as modified duties, alcohol and drug testing, driver orientation programs, student discipline training and maintains up to date awareness of legislative and other changes that affect the Company with respect to driver safety and training issues;

• Training and upgrading for related classified licences;

• Assists Location Managers in accident investigation, analysis and determination of cause, WSIB claims, investigation, analysis and claims including modified duties program;

• Monitor driver on-road performance including mandatory evaluations;

• Maintenance of all related records as per Safety Policies;

• Prepare monthly regional performance reports;

• Co-ordinate and conduct training in accordance with First Student's standards;

• Monitor CVOR Legislation Compliance;

• PeopleSoft input of updated licence information;

• Administer written test and road test to trainees;

• Participate on the Health and Safety Committee;

• Accident investigation, documentation and follow up including reporting, retraining and evaluations;

• Prepare, schedule and present mandatory workshops;

• Schedule work for all part-time safety/recruiting employees;

• Adapt easily to change of scheduling as required;

• Assist with school programs, such as First Ride, Evacuation Procedures and Bus Safety;

• Ability to work flexible hours which may include some weekends and evenings;

• Other related duties as assigned which may include route driving and other office duties.

EDUCATION:

• University degree or diploma in a related discipline preferred

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE:

• Minimum 5-8 years experience in a safety and training capacity preferred;

• Prior experience as a school bus driver is preferred but not necessary;

• Well versed in the First Student Driver Selection Process;

• Sound knowledge of Highway Traffic Act, Defensive Driving Skills, Health and Safety Practices;

• Demonstrates experience in handling competing priorities, deadlines and applying sound interpersonal skills and excellent communication, complaint handling and problem resolution;

• Demonstrated leadership ability and decision making within known guidelines;

• Demonstrated experience with relevant safety and WC legislation and requirements;

• Strong Belief and Knowledge of First Student's Safety Policies and Procedures;

• Different types of First Student vehicles and equipment, including Special Needs;

• Working knowledge of First Student Computer Programs, as well as Microsoft Office.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Office and vehicle environment.

First for a reason:

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.