General Manager Jobs

General Manager

At Prairie Bus Lines, you belong to a world-class team of innovators and industry leaders who are passionate about getting people Safely Home. You’re a people mover and a difference-maker, living on by a set of shared values, entrusted to safely transporting people to and from their destinations.

We look for people who have a safety-first mindset, who are collaborative leaders, who deliver on their commitments, who empower and engage their employees to achieve great things, and who believe in inclusion. The General Manager will oversee all departments, including finance, operations, maintenance, marketing and sales, safety, and business development.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, free and ongoing training, employee recognition programs, and endless opportunities for advancement.

What You Do

• Forecast, document and report Key Performance Indicators to measure the effectiveness of the operation and develop strategies to correct problem areas
• Grow the business by collaborating with Business Development to identify and following through on business development, sales, and marketing opportunities
• Ensure appropriate reporting tools are in place to monitor results with the view of continually improving operations
• Create a working environment that is aligned with the organization’s desire to be Employer of Choice
• Network and volunteer in the community and industry to acquire business contracts and establish relationships
• Develop and support a team with a focus on safety, customer service, reliability and operational effectiveness
• Remain current with latest transportation industry and local trends
• Continually assess and benchmark operational processes with those of other product and service providers and leading organizations within and outside of the industry to promote the highest levels of service efficiency
• Develop and maintain trusted and robust working relationship with key stakeholders, colleagues, customers, and employees
• Provide leadership and direction by engaging and empowering a dedicated team
• Administer and oversee, budgets, and contracts; review and approve expenditures and service standards; meet service delivery objectives and oversee business activities
• Implement initiatives designed to increase employee engagement and customer satisfaction

What You Bring

• Expertise in organizational planning and strategic thinking
• Knowledge of provincial and federal laws and regulations pertaining to industry requirements
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in transportation operations management, preferably in a school bus operation
• Strong communicator who is capable of building and bridging relationships across functional groups
• Effective team leadership in a people-oriented culture
• Previous experience managing budgets and financial statements
• Post-secondary education with emphasis on Management
• Team player and coach who generates a motivating and empowering climate in which people strive to excel
• High level of emotional intelligence to deal with all levels of personnel and clientele