Safety and Training Officer

Student Transportation of Canada; Canada; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Bus Yukon in Whitehorse is seeking a Safety and Training Officer to lead safety programs and driver development in the Yukon region. The role focuses on proactive safety culture, incident investigations, and comprehensive training for new and existing drivers.

The successful candidate will conduct monthly safety meetings, supervise class 2S training, perform road tests, and ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining precise records and reporting.

Qualifications

• Must hold Class 2 license with S endorsement and drive safely.
• Experience in school bus operations is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Public speaking and presentation abilities are essential.
• Familiarity with busing safety legislation preferred.
• Mandatory 2S trainer training to obtain instructor license.

Responsibilities

• Safety: plan and lead monthly Safety Meetings, conduct incident investigations, and maintain records.
• Safety: develop safety culture, monitor compliance with rules and regulations.
• Training: prepare trainee packages, deliver class 2S School Bus training, and run road tests.
• Training: manage training reports and hours of service, coordinate reimbursements.

Skills

Class 2 license with S endorsement

Driving skills

School bus operation experience

Excellent communication

Public speaking

Safety legislation knowledge

2S trainer training

Education

Leadership/management education

OH&S certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Safety and Training Officer

Standard Bus Yukon is currently seeking a Safety and Training Officer for the Whitehorse area. The successful candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and possess superior leadership skills in the training and development of our professional drivers. The ideal candidate must be able to communicate with tact and diplomacy in confidential matters. A high attention to detail, exceptional organizational and multi-tasking skills, and a focus on the continuous improvement of safe driving skills and customer service are key to success in this role.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Safety

• Prepare and perform monthly Safety Meetings plus book guest speakers
• Incident investigations, file management, and reporting
• Assist with the development of the company’s safety culture and program
• Build relationships to proactively improve safety results
• Monitor operations to ensure staff comply with safety rules, policies, procedures, and government regulations
• Familiarize prospective employees with SBC Yukon policies
• CRC (Collision Review Committee) road reviews and retraining
• Maintain precise and up-to-date paperwork and time keeping

Training

• File and prepare information packages for new trainees
• Provide class 2S School Bus training to applicants
• Incident investigations, file management, and reporting
• Perform daily classroom sessions for new trainees
• Company road tests
• Bi-annual road tests
• Teach and update drivers on S-Endorsement requirements and license renewals
• Make sure reimbursement forms are sent to the Operations Manager
• Hours of Service
• Manage and submit training and trainer reports

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Class 2 license with S endorsement
• Excellent driving skills and habits; clean driver’s abstract
• Previous experience in school bus operation
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Public speaking and presentation skills
• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate preferred
• Post-secondary education and/or training in leadership or management considered an asset
• Knowledge of (or willingness to learn) busing-related safety legislation
• Mandatory government 2S trainer training to obtain instructor license