Transportation Operations Manager

First Student; Timmins; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in Timmins, Ontario, seeks a Transportation Operations Manager to oversee daily operations, manage staff recruitment, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have management experience, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in operational technologies. This full-time role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for career growth across North America.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive work culture

Qualifications

• 1 year of operations management experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Commitment to safety and team development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily transportation operations including safety and dispatch.
• Manage staff recruitment, onboarding, and training.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Financial analysis

Tools

Microsoft Office

Operational technologies

Job description

Overview

First Student is a family of 60,000+ employees who transport more than 5 million passengers daily. We offer a positive and rewarding work environment with tremendous career advancement opportunities across North America.

Transportation Operations Manager

Location: Timmins, Ontario | Employment Type: Full-Time

What You'll Do

• Oversee daily transportation operations, including safety, dispatch, maintenance, routing, and facility management.
• Manage staff recruitment, onboarding, training, performance development, and employee relations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, contractual, and company policies and procedures.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with school officials, parents, and the community.
• Lead customer contract management and retention efforts.
• Monitor and manage location budget, financial reporting, and operational efficiency.
• Support charter and commercial growth opportunities.
• Champion employee engagement and company initiatives at the location.

What You Bring

• Operations experience, including 1 year in a management role.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and operational technologies.
• Solid financial and analytical skills.
• Commitment to safety and team development.

Why Join First Student

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Career growth opportunities across North America
• Inclusive and supportive work culture
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community

Apply today

and help us deliver safe, reliable transportation to the students and families who depend on us.