Region Safety Training Manager - Eastern Canada

First things First: Who are we?
Twice the size of our next largest competitor, First Student is the leading school transportation solutions provider in North America. Every day, we complete 5 million student journeys, moving more passengers than all U.S. airlines combined. With a team of highly trained drivers and the industrys strongest safety record, First Student delivers reliable, quality services including full-service transportation and management, special-needs transportation, route optimization and scheduling, maintenance, and charter services for 1,100 school district contracts. Purpose: Oversees the Regions training program execution, including ensuring compliance to company polices and
best practices, trainer performance, TrainerHub adoption, and overall new driver on-boarding process. Major Responsibilities:

• Ensures standard execution of company training programs per training program guidance and related
  operating procedures. Ensures that plans are in place and that best practices are employed across
  the region.
• Confirms trainer staffing levels meet minimum staffing recommendations for each locations, supports
  location in selecting and training trainer staff, and manages compliance of Full Time trainer job duties.
• Support the Trainer Certification Process by helping locations navigate the process for training a new
  trainer.
• Support the management of the candidate pipeline at each location by regular review of TrainerHub
  ongoing training dashboard and spot-check of active training records.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state and local regulations and Company policy.
• Assist locations with mitigation of challenges with training program processes, candidate on-boarding
  practices, and candidate retention.
• Observes and coaches training center operations throughout the Region. Reports opportunities for
  improvement and best practices to respective TCM, AGM and SVP as appropriate.
• Collaborates with all TCMs to ensure all best practices are engaged.
• Assists or coaches TCMs in the designs and developments of need-based local training (as needed).
• Maintains chedule for trainer evaluations, validate all trainer evaluations are current and complete,
  and performance improvement coaching is in place.
• Performs Training Program Reviews on an annual basis at each location in the region, identifying
  areas of opportunities and setting action plans and goals with locations for improvement.
• Other duties as required

Minimum Education & Certifications required:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelors degree preferred
  
  

Minimum Experience & Skills Required:

• 4 to 6 years previous management experience.
• 4 to 6 years transportation, safety or related experience
• 2 to 4 years training experience
• Knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations regarding safety and environmental issues
• Computer literate with working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
• Good verbal, written and relational communication skills, with ability to appropriately interact with
  employees of all levels including drivers, customers, senior management, client representatives, union
  officials and general public
• Fluent in English
• Demonstrate regular and consistent attendance and punctuality
• Possess working vehicle to travel with in service area as needed

First for a Reason

• Community Service & Impact

Go where opportunity meets community. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. As the face of First in your community, youll have a positive impact on others.

• Extensive Training

Build skills and knowledge in such areas as safety and security, injury prevention, technology and equipment, and job efficiency.

• Professional Advancement

Start here. Go far. We believe in promoting from within which means tremendous opportunities for you, thanks to our strong presence across North America. In addition, our 18-month Aspiring Manager Program prepares future leaders at First.

• Diversity & Inclusion

Because were stronger together, we aspire to have a culture where all people are First. Were committed to providing an inclusive and diverse working environment for everyone every day.

• Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including physical and mental health initiatives, medical/dental/vision, 401(k), and paid holiday/vacation.
Apply today and get your career on the road with First Student! We aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce therefore all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We encourage applications from women, persons with a disability, Indigenous peoples and members of a visible minority. First is an equal opportunity employer and by doing so we will sustain and promote an inclusive culture that supports future growth for all. First is committed to providing reasonable accommodation at all stages of the hiring process and encourage all applicants who may require such accommodation to let us know. #LI-MANAGEMENT
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First Student Canada