Planner (Student Transportation) - Permanent

Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is one of the largest school divisions in Alberta, serving the education needs of approximately 17,950 students in 42 schools. Every day, the staff and students of EIPS are encouraged to pursue opportunities to grow and discover their passions in life. We pride ourselves on providing staff and students with the tools to achieve success by offering dynamic programming, current resources, and practical professional learning opportunities.

**EIPS is recruiting a permanent full-time Planner (12-month position) with our Student Transportation department.**

Elk Island Public Schools Central Services building is located in Sherwood Park, at 683 Wye Road. Providing services for the Division, Central Services is comprised of eight departments, in addition to the Board of Trustees. The departments include Education Executive, Communication Services, Facility Services, Student Transportation,Human Resources, Financial Services, Supports for Students and Information Technologies. Central Services isstaff ed by 190 employees.
- **Commencing June 2, 2025**:

- **40 hours per week (8 hours/day - Monday to Friday)**:

- **O**pen to Internal and External Applicants**:

- **EIPS offers a comprehensive benefits package**

The function and purpose of this position are to provide safe transportation for students in kindergarten to grade 12 while meeting criteria such as legislation, policies, and procedures. Collaborate with Bus Operators/Bus Contractors, School Administrators, Parents, Safety Monitors, School Districts regarding scheduling, safety concerns, and behaviour incidents.

**KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Route Management**
- Designing, implementing, and scheduling of computerized bus routing using transportation software
- Revision of regular routes to meet operational standards, address safety issues, and improve efficiencies.
- Supervise Safety Monitors at transfer sites
- Oversee transfer sites for safety, scheduling, and efficiency.
- Measure service performance and make adjustments/improvements as needed to ensure compliance with district criteria and all applicable legislation.
- Optimize bus routes as directed in order to create cost efficiencies.
- Prepare reports on routing and route optimization for the Director of Student Transportation.
- Monitor and confirm route paths and student scanning using GPS software.
- Coordinate individualized busing requests with Student Support Services for students with special requirements (ie. wheelchairs, underage students, etc.).
- Troubleshoot system malfunction and liaise between Tech Services and Tylertech support.
- Build computerized mapping in growth areas.
- Provide data for boundary planning and reviews.
- Provide reports and data analysis for the Director of Transportation.
- Provide direction on messaging for School Messenger call-outs.
- Assessment of individualized equipment for students with special needs in conjunction with Student Support Services and Safety and Compliance Coordinator.
- Interpret changes to legislation that affect Student Transportation.
- Provide Bus Schedules to parents in April and August.
- Inform parents of any route schedule changes.
- Monitor and liaise with software provider on technical issues

**Bus Operator Training and Safety**
- Conduct meetings with school Bus Operators and/or Bus Contractors.
- Monitor bus operator compliance of Alberta Transportation regulations and Alberta Traffic Safety Act utilizing GPS software.
- Instruct Class 2S program to train new bus operators
- Instruct the School Bus Driver Improvement program to bus operators and conduct assessment for S-Endorsement certification.
- Coordinate with Safety and Compliance Supervisor and supervise yearly bus evacuation practices at school locations.
- Provide advice and guidance to Bus Operators to adhere to EIPS policies and procedures.
- Attend bus accident sites and provide support to Safety and Compliance Coordinator.
- Review and approve yearly route assessment submitted by Bus Operators.
- Assessment of school sites for traffic safety concerns in conjunction with Safety and Compliance Coordinator, EIPS Facilities Department, School Administrators, and County/City Officials.
- Assist Director with bus cancellations.
- Assist in bus route coverage.

**Budget**
- Validate monthly route eligible distance for Bus Contractor pay
- Manage payroll exceptions and hourly staff payroll entry

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**

**Education**
- Degree or Diploma in a related field or equivalent experience
- Class 2 Driver’s License with S-Endorsement condition
- Melt Driving Instructor
- School Bus Driver Improvement Program Trainer Certification
- Emergency First Aid Certification

**Experience**

Five to seven years combined experience in the following:

- Student Transportation department
- School or business environment
- Planning or Logistics
- Information technologies

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTITUDES**
- High aptitude and knowl