Assistant Manager, Safety and Training

Summary of Position: Reporting directly to the Sr. Manager, Safety & Training, the Assistant Manager, Safety and Training will be responsible for assisting to manage the (BRT and Conventional) training team and implementing a proactive safety program with successful results, including the contractual obligations. The incumbent will demonstrate leadership in safety and promote safety first. Responsibilities: In the position of Assistant Manager, Safety and Training your responsibilities will include but not be limited to: · Demonstrate capability to prevent personal and vehicle accidents through the development and implementation of a comprehensive training plan · Develops and monitors the contents of driver training to ensure compliance with all provincial, Company and York Region Transit requirements. · Ensures all employee training files are in compliance with provincial and York Region Transit requirements. · Develops and implements monthly safety talks including but not limited to topic selection, presentation, agenda, recording attendance and follow up with absent drivers. · Schedules and conducts road ride checks on each driver as per contractual requirements. · Provide assistance and participate in all Health and Safety Committee meetings to discuss safety related issues. Monthly inspections of the location must be recorded. · Responsible to follow through on all accident investigations, completion of accident reports, maintenance of accident files, completion of post-accident counselling with the involved driver and timely reporting of any incidents and accidents to York Region Transit. · Provides direction and guidance to the Training Supervisors and sets goals and objectives for the department · Develop and update any safety messages and displays. · Prepares reports and the budget as required on a periodic and exception basis. · Implement cost savings or safety enhancement solutions to improve safety and reduce accidents, both short and long term. · Continued self awareness of safety issues, new laws, regulations and YRT requirements, including but not limited to WHMIS, AODA, etc. · Promoting a positive, safe and harassment free learning environment and taking corrective action as necessary. · Ability to facilitate new driver training school and written testing for license renewals. · Adhere to Ministry Approved Driver Certification Program (DCP) Requirements: Successful candidates must possess: · Bachelor of Administration and a minimum of five (5) years of recent or relevant experience in urban transit or related. · Minimum of five (5) years experience in a managerial role in a transit system · Certified Professional Instructor in Bus Operator Education in Fleet Driver Trainer (P.R.I.D.E Certification) or THSAO Fleet Driver Trainer and Air Brake Instructor facilitator. · Certified Instructor in CUTA Transit Ambassador in Customer Service · Must possess or be able to obtain MTO signing authority under recognized authority program · Must possess sound judgement, excellent communication (oral and written), organizational, interpersonal, coaching/counselling, leadership and customer service skills. · Must have a valid BZ license with a minimum of 3 years experience and clean Driver's Abstract and CVOR · Excellent understanding and practical experience with adult education is an asset · Strong computer skills with a working understanding of Microsoft Office. · Demonstrated ability as a strong and fast learner · Ability to work various shifts and weekends as required. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $83,000.00-$88,000.00 per year Work Location: In person