Manager, Safety and Training

Pacific Western Transportation Ltd; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Western Transportation Ltd in Toronto, Ontario, is seeking a Manager of Safety & Training to ensure compliance with safety regulations and manage training initiatives. This leadership role includes overseeing Bus Driver Trainers and maintaining safety records.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in a School Bus Safety role and holds or is willing to obtain a Class-B license. The role requires effective communication and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in a School Bus Safety role or equivalent.
• Possess a valid Class-B license or willing to obtain.
• Successfully obtain First Aid & CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safety and training function of the company.
• Oversee compliance with safety regulations.
• Manage and lead local training staff and initiatives.

Skills

Class-B license

First Aid & CPR certification

Microsoft Office

Effective communication

Education

Completion of studies from an accredited post-secondary institution

Secondary School Diploma

Job description

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Job Summary

Reporting to the Regional Director, Safety & Training with a dotted line to the GM, the Manager of Safety & Training is responsible for the compliance and adherence to company, federal, provincial and municipal safety regulations. This position requires an individual who has vast knowledge of the daily function of a school bus operation. This unit-based leadership role will be an expert on training; both government and company, driver development, certifications, expirations and operations. Managing a group of Bus Driver Trainers, this role will serve as a mentor and will supervise work output.

Job Duties

• Lead the unit-based safety and training function of the company.
• Oversee Bus Driver Trainers and other signing authorities to ensure compliance; Driver Certification Program, Ministry of Transportation, HTA, and National Safety Code.
• Work with multiple levels of government, industry, and internal stakeholders for all aspects of safety and training within designated area.
• Adhere to compliance-based regulations from a company, federal, provincial, and municipal perspective.
• Assess and recommend updates to policy and procedure manuals.
• Manage and lead local training staff and initiatives and ongoing education at multiple sites; train drivers as required.
• Assist in the recruitment process including interview, select and train new drivers.
• Accurately research regulations pertaining to School Bus Drivers and communicate updates to staff.
• Collision investigation and reporting; follow company procedures when a collision occurs.
• Assist manager in ensuring drivers complete all necessary job-related training and planning driver safety meetings.
• Act as a liaison with customers, Ministry of Transportation, and Ministry of Labour.
• Have knowledge of and ensure compliance with applicable federal, provincial and municipal laws and regulations, Highway Traffic Act, Workers Compensation, Occupational Health and Safety.
• Investigate workplace accidents, collisions, incidents and near misses; implement programs to prevent the occurrence of each.
• Maintain employee safety records in company compliance systems; manage the regulatory and operating compliance aspects of related activity.
• Assist with the development and implementation of a proactive safety platform.
• Co‑Chair for Joint Health and Safety Committees.
• Available to cover school runs if needed.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in a School Bus Safety role or equivalent experience
• Possess or willing to obtain a valid Class‑B license
• Maintain professional driver’s license
• Successfully obtain First Aid & CPR certification
• Must be capable of learning to communicate effectively
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Obtain and maintain Signing Authority
• Complete a Professional Instructor in Driver Education course

Education

• Completion of studies from an accredited post‑secondary learning institution
• Secondary School Diploma with a minimum of 5 years of related transportation industry work experience

Physical & Additional Requirements

• Ability to walk, bend, twist, turn and lift up‑to 50lbs.
• Sit for extended periods of time with repeated arm and shoulder movement to open and close door
• Climbing may be required for cleaning windshields/wipers and/or other simple mechanical functions
• Ability to travel based on business needs to various interprovincial locations