Job Description

Summary of Position:

Reporting directly to the Sr. Manager, Safety & Training, the Assistant Manager, Safety and Training will be responsible for assisting to manage the (BRT and Conventional) training team and implementing a proactive safety program with successful results, including the contractual obligations. The incumbent will demonstrate leadership in safety and promote safety first.

Responsibilities:

In the position of Assistant Manager, Safety and Training your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

Demonstrate capability to prevent personal and vehicle accidents through the development and implementation of a comprehensive training plan

Develops and monitors the contents of driver training to ensure compliance with all provincial, Company and York Region Transit requirements.

Ensures all employee training files are in compliance with provincial and York Region Transit requirements.

Develops and implements monthly safety talks including but not limited to topic selection, presentation, agenda, recording attendance and follow up with absent drivers.

Schedules and conducts road ride checks on each driver as per contractual requirements.

Provide assistance and participate in all Health and Safety Committee meetings to discuss safety related issues. Monthly inspections of the location must be recorded.

Responsible to follow through on all accident investigations, completion of accident reports, maintenance of accident files, completion of post-accident counselling with the involved driver and timely reporting of any incidents and accidents to York Region Transit.

Provides direction and guidance to the Training Supervisors and sets goals and objectives for the department

Develop and update any safety messages and displays.

Prepares reports and the budget as required on a periodic and exception basis.

Implement cost savings or safety enhancement solutions to improve safety and reduce accidents, both short and long term.

Continued self awareness of safety issues, new laws, regulations and YRT requirements, including but not limited to WHMIS, AODA, etc.

Promoting a positive, safe and harassment free learning environment and taking corrective action as necessary.

Ability to facilitate new driver training school and written testing for license renewals.

Adhere to Ministry Approved Driver Certification Program (DCP)

Requirements:

Successful candidates must possess:

Bachelor of Administration and a minimum of five (5) years of recent or relevant experience in urban transit or related.

Minimum of five (5) years experience in a managerial role in a transit system

Certified Professional Instructor in Bus Operator Education in Fleet Driver Trainer (P.R.I.D.E Certification) or THSAO Fleet Driver Trainer and Air Brake Instructor facilitator.

Certified Instructor in CUTA Transit Ambassador in Customer Service

Must possess or be able to obtain MTO signing authority under recognized authority program

Must possess sound judgement, excellent communication (oral and written), organizational, interpersonal, coaching/counselling, leadership and customer service skills.

Must have a valid BZ license with a minimum of 3 years experience and clean Driver's Abstract and CVOR

Excellent understanding and practical experience with adult education is an asset

Strong computer skills with a working understanding of Microsoft Office.

Demonstrated ability as a strong and fast learner

Ability to work various shifts and weekends as required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $83,000.00-$88,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person