Area Safety Manager

6 days ago

Alberta Canada, Canada First Student Full time

Major Responsibilities

  • Works with the RSD, LSM, LM and the Maintenance Manager, to ensure safety provisions are developed and deployed in accordance to budget and guidance.
  • Identifies underperforming locations to established targets, perform analysis and work with location team to develop, recommend, and implement continuous improvement processes.
  • Conduct comprehensive incident investigations for all serious events. Assists to develop actions and ensures lessons learned are communicated and implemented.
  • Share best practices and innovative approaches for problem solving at locations managed by the position.
  • Provide support to RSD and Risk Management on claims management and in litigation. Complete Root Cause Analysis with operations and maintenance as required.
  • Work closely with the workers’ compensation third-party administrator to proactively manage claims.
  • Has direct responsibility to ensure proper driving trainer staffing levels. Work closely with operations and HR to identify trainer needs and effectively administer driver onboarding.
  • Assist locations to determine and implement proper remedial actions for safety events and review disciplinary actions with HR and Operations.
  • Multiple location oversight to guide locations on compliance with First Student policies and SOPs, as well as applicable laws and regulations, provide visibility of location compliance scores to regional and senior team.
  • Prepare monthly reports and safety performance analysis for locations. Identify trends and corrective actions and communicate to AGM and management team.
  • Assess location safety performance by utilizing Daily Dispatch, Driver Mobile Manager, and other applicable tools.
  • In partnership with LM, will participate in the recruiting process for selection and on-boarding of new LSM’s.
  • Provide safety training for new LMs and LSMs; develop LSM competencies and skills and support Regional train the trainer workshops.
  • Ensure operational efficiencies at a location level by utilizing Focus, Zonar, and the Safety Care database
  • Perform location Safety Wellness Checks at least annually, at high risk locations this may require more frequent inspections and safety reviews.
  • Assists HR/LM with driver recruitment, retention, and training activities
  • Supplements the site safety review process by conducting safety audits. Additionally, the ASM works with the locations and RVPs/AGMs to properly close Site Safety Review actions.
  • ASM manages the BeSafe process, including Safety Leadership course delivery, identifying and onboarding BeSafe Coaches and monitor debrief quality.
  • Works with RVP, AGM and LM regarding the communication and execution of divisional wide activities and actions. .
  • Provides technical oversight to the LSM, as needed, while the requests from LM’s will be prioritized and in partnership with the ASM to support the Operations and Safety function.
  • Verification of location compliance with PDDP, EDTP, Non- Conforming Vehicles standards and conduct quality assurance by auditing elements of training programs being conducted at a location level. Ensures that all Training Standards are being carried per Company guidelines.
  • Support the execution of kickoff/safety meetings by working closely with location staff.
  • Provides the appropriate level of startup support.
  • Other responsibilities as requested or required.



Minimum Experience or Skills Required

  • 7 Years of Safety/Transportation Experience
  • 5 Years experience in fleet transportation management
  • Strong commitment to Safety
  • Demonstrate leadership, decision-making and team building skills
  • Strong proficiency in computer literacy essential with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Experience with other software such as timekeeping and payroll systems is preferred.
  • Advanced skills in technology used to manage the operation to include but not limited to FGA approved Smart technology, Apps, encrypted drives, shared drives and other Smart technology.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to interpret data and perform root cause analysis and assist others
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with others in a team setting
  • Demonstrated ability to train, coach and provide leadership
  • Collision Investigation training
  • State/Provincial Instructor Certification in at least one of the States/Provincial in the Region
  • Certified Smith System Defensive Driving Instructor


This position will provide support to the following locations:

  • Kenora Ontario
  • Winnipeg Manitoba
  • Saskatoon Saskatchewan
  • Regina Saskatchewan
  • Prince Albert Saskatchewan
  • Battleford Saskatchewan
  • Taber Alberta
  • Calgary Alberta
  • Airdrie Alberta
  • Rimbey Alberta
  • Edmonton Alberta
  • Grand Prairie Alberta
  • Prince George BC
  • Vancouver/Surrey BC
  • Comox/Victoria BC

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