Area Safety Manager

18 hours ago

Old Toronto, Canada First Canada ULC Full time
h3>Area Safety Manager Toronto

Apply locations TORONTO, ON time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR5774

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

The Area Safety Manager (ASM) supports the safety of designated locations for all operational, facility and shop activities within the geographic area. The ASM works directly with the Area General Manager and must be able to lead behavioral and organizational change by influencing and change management. The ASM drives continuous improvement by reviewing data and deploying strategies to mitigate risks. The ASM ensures that division safety initiatives and processes are embedded into the area operations and monitors adherence to strategic and program initiatives. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and company policy.

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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
Minimum Education or Certifications Required
  • 2 years of College preferred or equivalent education/experience
  • CCOHS, safety/transportation certifications, etc.
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
Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and benefits (which vary based on role, location, and business), including physical and mental health initiatives, medical/dental/vision, and paid holiday/vacation.

Extensive Training

Build skills and knowledge in such areas as safety and security, injury prevention, technology and equipment, and job efficiency.

Diversity & Inclusion

Because we’re stronger together, we aspire to have a culture where all people are First. p>Community Service & Impact

Go where opportunity meets community. As the face of First in your community, you’ll have a positive impact on others.

About Us

MISSION
Provide unmatched care and the safest ride to school, so when students arrive, they start and end their day with an exceptional experience and are ready to achieve their full potential.

FOCUS ON SAFETY
Safety is at the heart of everything we do.

SURPASS CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS
Go the extra mile to deliver an extraordinary experience for our customers and communities.

FOSTER TEAMWORK
Work together, act with integrity, respect each other, champion diversity and inclusion.

SET THE HIGHEST STANDARDS
Continually seek a better way to do things with innovation, sustainable practices, financial discipline, commercial excellence, and operational excellence.

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