Assistant Transportation Manager - Chilliwack, Canada - School District #33 (Chilliwack)

School District #33 (Chilliwack)

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Chilliwack, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Assistant Manager of Transportation

Continuing, Full-Time

THE COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL DISTRICT

Chilliwack is situated in the beautiful Upper Fraser Valley, just 90 minutes from Vancouver on the on the Sto: lo' unceded traditional territory of the Pilalt, Sema: th and Ts'elxweyeqw tribes.

Chilliwack is a thriving and growing community of 90,000.

The school district is well known for its dedication to quality educational programs, its effective collaboration with community, parents, students and employee groups.

Syos:
ys lets'e th'ale, lets'emot - one heart, one mind, working together for a common purpose. The District has approximately 14,000 students with approximately 2000 employees, and an operating budget of $154 million.

THE POSITION
The Assistant Manager of Transportation will be responsible for the following:
Assist the Transportation Manager with the coordination of day-to-day operations in the Transportation department

Process inquiries and concerns reported to the Transportation department and follow up with bus drivers, parents, the public and schools

Assist the Transportation Manager with the dispatch of casual replacement bus drivers, scheduling of after hour call outs, staff requests for leave of absence, payroll reconciliation and file management

Assist with management of the transportation shop, employees, and compliance of the district's maintenance program for all district maintenance vehicles and equipment including School buses

Assist with the annual bus route review process

Assist in the selection, orientation and onboarding process of new transportation staff

Assist with the preparation and management of the department's budget and fleet purchasing and replacement program

Ensure proper reporting and investigation of workplace incidents

Liaise with community stakeholders and attend safety meetings

Assist with scheduling and organizing transportation meetings

Assist with organization of staff professional development and driver training

Monitor and ensure bus drivers are adhering to SD33 protocols and procedures

Assist the Transportation Manager with matters related to employee performance, training and development, misconduct and discipline

Act as backup for Transportation Manager

Perform other duties and tasks as assigned

THE APPLICANT

The successful applicant will possess:

Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills

Ability to communicate effectively, establish and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, schools, parents, and other community stakeholders

Ability to supervise in a Union environment

Able to interpret and effectively manage multiple and competing priorities and timelines

Mapping and/or bus routing software experience preferred

Computer skills appropriate for the responsibilities and duties

Required Education, Certificates and Experience:

Grade 12 graduation

A minimum of 2-4 years of related experience in the transportation sector with a minimum of one year experience managing staff

Post-secondary courses in management preferred

Valid BC Driver's License class 2 with Air Brake Endorsement preferred

Inspection Facility Operator Certificate preferred