School Transportation Operations Leader

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

Job summary

Chilliwack School District No. 33 is seeking an Assistant Manager of Transportation to provide strategic and operational leadership for the district’s Transportation Department.

Reporting to the Director of Facilities & Transportation, you will support day-to-day operations, route planning, and safety compliance while serving as a key contact for operational matters and as a backup for the Transportation Manager.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to foster collaborative relationships and equitable workplace.
• Experience in transportation operations and staff supervision preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day Transportation Department operations with the Transportation Manager.
• Respond to inquiries from parents, schools, and the public, including driver follow-up.
• 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 accessibility/medical transportation needs.
• Assist in managing the transportation shop and employees for fleet maintenance compliance.
• Support fleet purchasing and replacement planning to maintain safe operations.
• Use Edulog, Traversa, or MyEd for planning and reporting.
• Assist with budgeting, planning, and capital requests.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaborative leadership

Customer service

Safety compliance

Education

Grade 12 plus a post-secondary diploma or certificate in operations, transportation, or business administration

Tools

Edulog

Traversa

MyEd

Job description

Chilliwack School District No. 33 is seeking an Assistant Manager of Transportation to provide strategic and operational leadership for the district’s Transportation Department.

Reporting to the Director of Facilities & Transportation, you will support day-to-day operations, route planning, and safety compliance while serving as a key contact for operational matters and as a backup for the Transportation Manager.