Safety and Training Officer

Standard Bus Contracting; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation company in Whitehorse, Canada, is seeking a Safety and Training Officer. The successful candidate will provide essential training for new drivers and implement safety protocols. Candidates must hold a Class 2 license with a B endorsement and demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills. Responsibilities include leading safety meetings and conducting driving tests. This role is pivotal in enhancing the safety standards and training of professional drivers in the area.

Qualifications

• Class 2 license with B endorsement is required.
• Previous experience in school bus operation is essential.
• Mandatory government 2B trainer training to obtain instructor license.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and perform monthly Safety Meetings with guest speakers.
• Provide class 2B School Bus training to new trainees.
• Conduct daily classroom sessions and company road tests.

Skills

Excellent driving skills and habits; clean driver’s abstract

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Public speaking and presentation skills

Knowledge of (or willingness to learn) busing-related safety legislation

Education

Class 2 license with B endorsement

Occupational Health and Safety Certificate preferred

Post-secondary education and/or training in leadership or management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 2B 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 B-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 B 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 2B trainer training to obtain instructor license