Region Safety Director

First Student • Toronto, ON

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Provides safety oversight, day-to-day management, customer interface, and required reporting and compliance mandates (both internal and external) for a specific area within a region. Supports the safety/security of all operational, facility and workshop activities within the region. Provides the regional oversight to support compliance with all company, Federal, State, Provincial, Territorial and Client regulations. Serves as the conduit for the collection and reporting of all safety performance related data from the region.

Requirements

• 7 years proven experience in Safety/transportation and/or student transportation or comparable service industry showing a consistent successful upward employment progression with multi-site responsibilities or 5+ years management experience
• Demonstrate leadership, decision-making and team building skills
• Strong proficiency in computer literacy essential with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Advanced skills in technology used to manage the operation to include but not limited to FGA approved Smart technology, Apps, encrypted drives, shared drives and other Smart technology.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational, analytical and time management skills
• Ability to interpret data and perform root cause analysis and assist others
• Must be able to lead behavioral change by motivating others and inspiring them to become safety leaders.

Nice To Haves

• College degree preferred.
• OSHA 10-hr./30-hr. course preferred
• Collision Investigation training.
• Experience with other software such as timekeeping and payroll systems is preferred.
• State/Provincial Instructor Certification in at least one of the States/Provincial in the Region.
• Certified Smith System Defensive Driving Instructor.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the safe transportation of passengers to and from their destinations.
• Measures and monitors compliance with company policies procedures, FTA, FMCSA, DOT, OSHA/OHS, DHS or other applicable Federal, State, Provincial, Territorial and Client regulations.
• Ensures the training being conducted meets all First Group America Guidelines and is in keeping with best practices.
• Coordinates the support, roll out and project management of all new safety initiatives, training and other safety activities within their region.
• Builds positive relationships with employees, local school officials, parents and the community.
• Resolves safety concerns with employees, local school officials, parents, and the community.
• Supports fair and consistent recognition and/or corrective discipline.
• Manages and collects all information and data from locations within the regions necessary to complete monthly safety reports in accordance with all deadlines.
• Leads by example.
• Builds and maintains a strong positive Area/Location Safety teams through effective recruiting, on-boarding, training, coaching, team building and succession planning.
• Prepare and participate in the preparation of staff development plans for each Safety employee who is a member of the Area/Location Safety team.
• Assess the skills and skill levels necessary to achieve Location Safety objectives.
• Ensures all on-line learning courses required have been completed by location Safety staff including their own individual completion.
• Works with the locations to ensure a proper analysis is conducted of each safety event occurring in the region which results in an injury to an employee, passenger, motorist, pedestrian etc. or any other serious safety event which may not have included an injury.
• Identifies safety trends within the regions/locations and using the trend information to recommend corrective actions.
• Trains the trainers, safety personnel and managers within the region on all safety programs.
• Supports the development and creation of any regional written materials including, procedures, safety posters, safety alerts, lesson plans, power point presentations, etc.
• Promotes new company initiatives and supports changes.
• Champions new changes or company initiatives within their region.
• Ensures all safety employees at the locations are supporting the changes or initiatives.
• Assists with the Risk Department with management and legal support for injuries and collisions within the region.
• Participate on region claims review calls.
• Has direct responsibility to ensure proper driving trainer staffing levels.
• Work closely with operations and HR to identify trainer needs and effectively administer driver onboarding.
• Other responsibilities as requested or required

Benefits

• MISSION Provide unmatched care and the safest ride to school, so when students arrive, they start and end their day with an exceptional experience and are ready to achieve their full potential.
• FOCUS ON SAFETY Safety is at the heart of everything we do
• CARE FOR OUR STUDENTS Ensure our vehicles are welcoming and trusted places where students feel comfortable and secure
• SURPASS CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS Go the extra mile to deliver an extraordinary experience for our customers and communities
• FOSTER TEAMWORK Work together, act with integrity, respect each other, champion diversity and inclusion
• SET THE HIGHEST STANDARDS Continually seek a better way to do things with innovation, sustainable practices, financial discipline, commercial excellence, and operational excellence

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree