Area Manager, Safety and Training

Join to apply for the Area Manager, Safety and Training role at Pacific Western Transportation Ltd 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Drive your future with McCluskey Transportation Overview Job Summary: Reporting to the Regional Director, Safety & Training with a dotted line to the GM, the Area Manager of Safety & Training is responsible for the compliance and adherence to Company, Federal, Provincial and Municipal safety regulations. This position requires an individual who has vast knowledge of the daily function of a School Bus Operation. This unit-based leadership role will be an expert on Training; both Government and Company, Driver Development, Certifications, Expirations and Operations. Managing a group of bus Driver Trainers, this role will serve as a mentor and will supervise work output. Responsibilities Lead the unit-based Safety and Training function of the Company. Oversee Bus Driver Trainers and other signing authorities to ensure compliance; Driver Certification Program, Ministry of Transportation, HTA, and National Safety Code. Work with multiple levels of government, industry, and internal stakeholders for all aspects of Safety & Training within designated area. Adhere to compliance-based regulations from a Company, Federal, Provincial, and municipal perspective. Assess and recommend updates to policy and procedure manuals. Manage and lead local Training staff and initiatives and ongoing education at multiple sites; train drivers as required. Assist in the Recruitment process including; Interview, select and train new drivers. Accurately research regulations pertaining to School Bus Drivers and communicate updates to staff. Collision investigation and reporting; follow Company procedures when a collision occurs. Assist manager in ensuring all drivers complete all necessary job-related training and planning driver safety meetings. Act as a liaison with customers, Ministry of Transportation, and Ministry of Labour. Have knowledge of and ensure compliance with applicable Federal, Provincial and Municipal laws and regulations, Highway Traffic Act, Workers Compensation, Occupational Health and Safety. Investigate workplace accidents, collisions, incidents and near misses; implement programs to prevent the occurrence of each. Maintain employee safety records in company compliance systems; manage the regulatory and operating compliance aspects of related activity. Assist with the development and implementation of a proactive safety platform. Co-Chair for Joint Health and Safety Committees. Available to cover school runs if needed. Qualifications 5 years’ experience in a School Bus Safety role or equivalent experience Possess or willing to obtain a valid Class B license Maintain professional driver’s license Successfully obtain First Aid & CPR certification Must be capable of learning to communicate effectively Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Obtain and maintain Signing Authority Complete a Professional Instructor in Driver Education course Education Completion of studies from an accredited post-secondary learning institution Secondary School Diploma with a minimum of 5 years of related transportation industry work experience Physical & Additional Requirements Ability to walk, bend, twist, turn and lift up-to 50lbs Sit for extended periods of time with repeated arm and shoulder movement to open and close door Climbing may be required for cleaning windshields/wipers and/or other simple mechanical functions Ability to travel based on business needs to various interprovincial locations Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Management, Other, and Administrative Industries Truck Transportation and Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage #J-18808-Ljbffr