General Manager - Red Deer, Canada - Prairie Bus Lines Ltd

Prairie Bus Lines Ltd

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Red Deer, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

General Manager

At Prairie Bus Lines, you belong to a world-class team of innovators and industry leaders who are passionate about getting people Safely Home.

You're a people mover and a difference-maker, living on by a set of shared values, entrusted to safely transporting people to and from their destinations.

We look for people who have a safety-first mindset, who are collaborative leaders, who deliver on their commitments, who empower and engage their employees to achieve great things, and who believe in inclusion.

The General Manager will oversee all departments, including finance, operations, maintenance, marketing and sales, safety, and business development.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, free and ongoing training, employee recognition programs, and endless opportunities for advancement.

What You Do

Provide leadership and direction by engaging and empowering a dedicated team
Develop and maintain trusted and robust working relationship with key stakeholders, colleagues, customers, and employees
Create a working environment that is aligned with the organization's desire to be Employer of Choice
Grow the business by collaborating with Business Development to identify and following through on business development, sales, and marketing opportunities
Develop and support a team with a focus on safety, customer service, reliability and operational effectiveness
Ensure appropriate reporting tools are in place to monitor results with the view of continually improving operations
Continually assess and benchmark operational processes with those of other product and service providers and leading organizations within and outside of the industry to promote the highest levels of service efficiency
Forecast, document and report Key Performance Indicators to measure the effectiveness of the operation and develop strategies to correct problem areas
Network and volunteer in the community and industry to acquire business contracts and establish relationships
Implement initiatives designed to increase employee engagement and customer satisfaction
Administer and oversee, budgets, and contracts; review and approve expenditures and service standards; meet service delivery objectives and oversee business activities
Remain current with latest transportation industry and local trends

What You Bring

Postsecondary education with emphasis on Management
Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in transportation operations management, preferably in a school bus operation
Previous experience managing budgets and financial statements
Effective team leadership in a peopleoriented culture
Expertise in organizational planning and strategic thinking
Team player and coach who generates a motivating and empowering climate in which people strive to excel
High level of emotional intelligence to deal with all levels of personnel and clientele
Strong communicator who is capable of building and bridging relationships across functional groups
Knowledge of provincial and federal laws and regulations pertaining to industry requirements