Transportation Operations Manager

Job Description

<h3>Job Description</h3><p>Job Description<p><p><b>First for a reason:</b></p><p>At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer. </p><p><br /></p><b>Transportation Operations Manager</b>:<br /><b>Location:</b> Timmins, Ontario<br /><b>Employment Type:</b> Full-Time<p><b>Join the team that keeps communities moving!</b><br />At First Student, we&#39;re a family of over 60,000 employees who safely transport more than 5 million passengers daily. We&#39;re proud to offer a positive and rewarding work environment with tremendous career advancement opportunities across North America.</p><p>We are currently hiring a <b>Transportation Operations Manager</b> for our Timmins location.</p><b>What You&#39;ll Do:</b><ul><li>Oversee daily transportation operations, including safety, dispatch, maintenance, routing, and facility management.</li><li>Manage staff recruitment, onboarding, training, performance development, and employee relations.</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, contractual, and company policies and procedures.</li><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with school officials, parents, and the community.</li><li>Lead customer contract management and retention efforts.</li><li>Monitor and manage location budget, financial reporting, and operational efficiency.</li><li>Support charter and commercial growth opportunities.</li><li>Champion employee engagement and company initiatives at the location.</li></ul><b>What You Bring:</b><ul><li>Operations experience, including 1 year in a management role.</li><li>Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office and operational technologies.</li><li>Solid financial and analytical skills.</li><li>Commitment to safety and team development.</li></ul><b>Why Join First Student?</b><ul><li>Competitive compensation and benefits</li><li>Career growth opportunities across North America</li><li>Inclusive and supportive work culture</li><li>Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community</li></ul><p><b>Apply today</b> and help us deliver safe, reliable transportation to the students and families who depend on us.</p></p></p>