General Manager - Abbotsford, Canada - First Transit Canada

First Transit Canada

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Abbotsford, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

First Transit is a leading provider of transportation contract and management services, moving more than 350 million passengers annually.

First Transit employs more than 19,500 dedicated transit professionals through fixed-route, Para transit, college/airport shuttle services and rail operations at more than 300 locations in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Panama and India.

With a dedication to safety and outstanding customer service, First Transit sets itself apart from other providers in the industry.

Join the First Transit team as a General Manager and initiate, develop, and maintain a successful contract relationship.

First Transit General Managers are committed to safety, customer service and have hands experience in all areas of the transportation business.

First Transit is proud to offer:
Tremendous Career Advancement Opportunities due to a strong presence all across North America

A comprehensive benefit package, paid holidays & vacation, medical & dental,

A great work environment

RESPONSIBILITIES
Handling all contractual services to include administrative functions, operations, information systems, parts purchasing, and inventory control;
Ensuring compliance of all company procedures and policies;
Ensuring services are provided within budget and action plans developed and implemented to improve operational efficiencies;
Maintaining company and contractual assets (vehicles, facilities, inventories, tools, and equipment);
Ensuring compliance of local, provincial and federal laws and regulations;
Analyzing, preparing, and developing budgets and forecasts;
Assessing resource needs, problems, trends and plans accordingly;
Developing action plans to ensure customer retention;
Assuring a safe working environment;
Providing and promotes effective communications with customers;
Providing leadership and guidance to develop location and company bench strength;
Establishing training goals and requirements for all personnel;
Satisfying client, corporate, and contractual reporting requirements and needs;
Assisting in technical sales support and develops sales leads.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum 5 years management experience from the transportation or customer service industry including operations management and supervisory ability;
Relationship building skills in a unionized environment;
University Degree or equivalent operational experience;
Class 2 drivers license with air endorsement preferred.