School Transportation Operations Lead

School District No. 33 (Chilliwack); Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

School District No. 33 (Chilliwack) invites applications for the Assistant Manager of Transportation to lead day-to-day operations, coordinate route planning, and ensure safe, cost-effective student transportation in Chilliwack.

Reporting to the Director of Facilities & Transportation, the role requires collaborative, safety-focused leadership, strong communication, and experience supervising unionized staff, with a focus on equity and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus a post‑secondary diploma or certificate in operations, transportation, or business administration is preferred.
• Minimum two to four years of recent, progressive experience in the transportation sector, including at least one year of front‑line supervision or staff management experience, preferably in a unionized environment.
• Experience with computerized routing, dispatch, and asset‑management software.
• Knowledge of route planning, fleet maintenance, and regulatory compliance, including the Motor Vehicle Act, WHMIS, WorkSafeBC, National Safety Code requirements, and Transport Canada regulations.
• Valid BC Class 2 driver’s licence with air‑brake endorsement and a clean driver’s abstract.
• Inspection Facility Operator Certificate is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict‑resolution skills with the ability to foster collaborative relationships.
• Commitment to fostering equity, inclusion, innovation, kindness, and collaboration in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day Transportation Department operations in collaboration with the Transportation Manager.
• Respond to and resolve inquiries or concerns from parents, schools, and the public, including follow-up with bus drivers as needed.
• Assist with annual bus route reviews, scheduling, and dispatching casual replacement drivers.
• Support administrative operations, including after‑hour call‑outs, staff leave requests, and payroll reconciliation.
• Help coordinate student‑conduct protocols and work with school leadership to support accessibility and medical transportation needs.
• Assist in managing the transportation shop and employees to support fleet maintenance compliance for district vehicles and equipment.
• Support fleet purchasing and replacement planning to maintain safe and efficient operations.
• Use and help administer computerized transportation systems, such as Edulog, Traversa, or MyEd, for resource planning and reporting.
• Assist with departmental budgeting, planning, performance reporting, and input into fleet upgrades and capital requests.
• Support staff selection, orientation, training, performance management, safety compliance, and adherence to District protocols and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Collaboration

Organization

Education

Grade 12

Operations/Transportation diploma

Tools

Edulog

Traversa

MyEd

Asset management software

Job description

School District No. 33 (Chilliwack) invites applications for the Assistant Manager of Transportation to lead day-to-day operations, coordinate route planning, and ensure safe, cost-effective student transportation in Chilliwack.

Reporting to the Director of Facilities & Transportation, the role requires collaborative, safety-focused leadership, strong communication, and experience supervising unionized staff, with a focus on equity and continuous improvement.