Remote On-Call Transit Coordinator (Evenings & Weekends)

Student Transportation of Canada; City of Cold Lake; Remote; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cold Lake Bus Lines is seeking an On-Call Transit Assistant to monitor the transit system during evenings and Saturdays, reporting issues promptly to supervisors. The role supports dispatch, scheduling, and fair route coverage while maintaining professional conduct and confidentiality.

Experience in transit or related transportation fields is preferred; strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential to liaise with drivers and the public and to ensure safe, compliant operations

Qualifications

• Previous transit or transportation industry experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact professionally while maintaining confidentiality and diplomacy.
• HOS and auditing experience considered an asset.
• Expertise in organizational planning and problem-solving.
• Knowledge of WCB and Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
• Computer proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Transit operations in evenings and Saturdays and escalate concerns to the Transit Supervisor and Operations Manager.
• Assist the Transit Supervisor in delegating responsibilities to Transit Operators and in scheduling monthly hours.
• Help ensure routes are covered efficiently and fairly.
• Ensure drivers and staff are treated with fairness and consistency per the Driver's Handbook.
• Meet monthly with Transit Drivers to discuss issues.
• Assist in answering public and driver inquiries and finding solutions.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality and diplomacy

Organizational planning

Problem-solving

HOS and auditing knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Cold Lake Bus Lines is seeking an On-Call Transit Assistant to monitor the transit system during evenings and Saturdays, reporting issues promptly to supervisors. The role supports dispatch, scheduling, and fair route coverage while maintaining professional conduct and confidentiality.

Experience in transit or related transportation fields is preferred; strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential to liaise with drivers and the public and to ensure safe, compliant operations