Director of Transportation Services

4 weeks ago

Municipality of Jasper, Canada Parkland School Division Full time
The Opportunity:

Parkland School Division is seeking a visionary Director of Transportation to join our leadership team. As the Director of Student Transportation Services, you will provide strategic oversight, planning, and management of transportation services within the division. Your key responsibilities will include:

  1. Providing oversight for the Student Transportation operating budget, ensuring efficient resource allocation and adherence to budgetary targets.
  2. Recruiting, hiring, and evaluating department staff, establishing performance standards, and managing staff training and development.
  3. Leading negotiations with independent contractors for transportation services, ensuring contract terms align with service expectations and budget.
  4. Providing oversight for school bus driver training programs, including the S-Endorsement and first aid certification.
  5. Ensuring compliance with all student transportation legislation, policies, and regulations.
  6. Developing and recommending transportation policies to improve service quality and efficiency.
  7. Fostering positive relationships with the community and stakeholders by promoting transparency and service excellence.
  8. Developing and managing bus routes and schedules that optimize efficiency, minimize ride times, and align with budgetary constraints.
  9. Ensuring compliance with semi-annual bus inspections and other regulatory requirements for transportation contractors.
  10. Providing oversight for the update and distribution of the Operating Regulations Handbook to contractors and operators, and maintaining the Transportation Services Parent Handbook.
  11. Assisting with disaster and emergency preparedness planning in collaboration with municipal authorities.
  12. Preparing and monitoring grant applications for student transportation funding.
  13. Applying conflict resolution strategies to address issues related to Transportation Services.
  14. Providing leadership, guidance, and support to Transportation Services personnel, and advising staff on matters not covered by regulatory standards.
  15. Providing oversight for the online registration process for student transportation, ensuring accessibility and user-friendliness on the division's website.
Qualifications:

A Degree or Diploma in Business Administration or a related field is desirable. A minimum of 5 years of management-level experience in transportation or previous related experience may be considered. Demonstrated experience in accounting and project management is essential.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:
  1. Leadership Skills: Demonstrates the ability and willingness to adapt his or her perspective, style, direction or approach in response to different circumstances, people or objectives.
  2. Project Management Skills: Strong experience leading a project management process with several initiatives at once.
  3. Relationship Building: Ability to develop and maintain positive and productive relationships and partnerships with organizations and individuals both internal and external stakeholders.
  4. Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans for transportation systems and services that align with organizational goals.
  5. Strong Interpersonal Skills: Manage the Transportation office, resolve conflict, deal with emergency situations and handle confidential and sensitive issues.

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