Location Safety Manager Jobs

FIRST STUDENT is North America’s largest & leading school bus company. We are currently hiring a Safety Officer for our School Bus Operations in Stratford, ON

PURPOSE:

Provide uniform application of established training programs and practices. In conjunction with Location Managers, provide indirect supervision of safety and training staff. Assist the Location Managers in programs or analysis that will reduce vehicular collisions and WSIB claims, provide a proactive management approach to safety awareness and initiatives. Monitor safety compliance of all government legislation and company safety polices.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adapt easily to change of scheduling as required;
• Assist with new driver recruitment and selection, including interviewing as required;
• Monitor CVOR Legislation Compliance;
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include some weekends and evenings;
• Prepare, schedule and present mandatory workshops;
• Conducts safety inspections and makes recommendations for both ongoing safety efforts and efforts to increase safety awareness;
• Monitor driver on-road performance including mandatory evaluations;
• Co-ordinate and conduct training in accordance with First Student’s standards;
• Establishes expertise in Occupational Health & Safety Code requirements, Company Safety Policies and Procedures, provincial traffic laws, Hours of Service and other relevant legislation i.e. drug and alcohol testing;
• Assist with school programs, such as First Ride, Evacuation Procedures and Bus Safety;
• Other related duties as assigned which may include route driving and other office duties.
• Maintenance of all related records as per Safety Policies;
• Schedule work for all part-time safety/recruiting employees;
• Prepare monthly regional performance reports;
• Monitors all branch minutes from Health & Safety meetings ensuring accuracy and follow up on items identified;
• Assists Location Managers in accident investigation, analysis and determination of cause, WSIB claims, investigation, analysis and claims including modified duties program;
• PeopleSoft input of updated licence information;
• Participate on the Health and Safety Committee;
• Ensures records on safety and safety related matters are up to date and accurate through annual internal safety audits;
• Accident investigation, documentation and follow up including reporting, retraining and evaluations;
• Administers safety and company programs such as modified duties, alcohol and drug testing, driver orientation programs, student discipline training and maintains up to date awareness of legislative and other changes that affect the Company with respect to driver safety and training issues;
• Training and upgrading for related classified licences;
• Administer written test and road test to trainees;

EDUCATION:

• University degree or diploma in a related discipline preferred

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE:

• Minimum 5-8 years experience in a safety and training capacity preferred;
• Prior experience as a school bus driver is preferred but not necessary;
• Working knowledge of First Student Computer Programs, as well as Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and decision making within known guidelines;
• Demonstrated experience with relevant safety and WC legislation and requirements;
• Different types of First Student vehicles and equipment, including Special Needs;
• Well versed in the First Student Driver Selection Process;
• Sound knowledge of Highway Traffic Act, Defensive Driving Skills, Health and Safety Practices;
• Demonstrates experience in handling competing priorities, deadlines and applying sound interpersonal skills and excellent communication, complaint handling and problem resolution;
• Strong Belief and Knowledge of First Student’s Safety Policies and Procedures;

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Office and vehicle environment.

We aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce therefore all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We encourage applications from women, persons with a disability, Indigenous peoples and members of a visible minority. First is an equal opportunity employer and by doing so we will sustain and promote an inclusive culture that supports future growth for all. First is committed to providing reasonable accommodation at all stages of the hiring process and encourage all applicants who may require such accommodation to let us know.