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Tri-County Regional Centre for Education

The Tri-County Regional Centre for Education (TCRCE) encompasses the three (3) Counties of Shelburne, Yarmouth, and Digby serving approximately 6100 students in twenty-two (22) schools, composed of 13 Elementary Schools, 6 High Schools, 1 Middle School, and 2 Elementary/High Schools.

TCRCE is an equal opportunity employer; we welcome applications from people with disabilities, and we can provide accommodations during the interview and hiring processes. We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly people of African descent/ancestry and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry. Please ensure that you complete the self-identification portion on the position application.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS (mm,dd,yyyy): 12/01/2025  at 11:59pm.

Effective Dates (mm,dd,yyyy): 01/01/2026  

There is a possibility the start date may be prior to the date listed above.

Position Type: Permanent

Position:           Manager, Transportation

Reports to:      Coordinator of Transportation

Location:          Hebron Operations Centre, Hebron NS

The Manager of Transportation is responsible to ensure that the Region’s Fleet of Vehicles is  in compliance with all regulatory agencies. This role oversees transportation staff, daily  garage operations and associated inventories in accordance with regional policies and  regulations of regulatory agencies.

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration or equivalent;
• Minimum of 3 years related experience;
• Valid Nova Scotia driver’s license, Class 5 (willingness to upgrade to 2B);
• Should have computer knowledge with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, e-mail, and  the internet;
• Should have experience in scheduling and supervision of staff;
• Mechanical training would be an asset;
• Diploma in Geographic Information Sciences (GIS) would be an asset;
• Knowledge in Web Based Bus Routes would be an asset;

• A team player who models a strong work ethic, acts with integrity, respects  confidentiality, and has a professional, relational, and collaborative style;
• Effective written and oral communication skills;
• Strong attention to detail;
• High degree of Initiative;
• Proven ability to communicate and work alongside diverse cultural and racial  backgrounds;
• Demonstrated ability to value the voice and contribution of others while remaining  open to corrective feedback;

The Manager of Transportation is responsible to:

• Directly evaluate bus drivers and supervise mechanics including tracking  performance, qualifications, completing an annual evaluation; ensuring compliance with  Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Pre-trip  Regulations, Regional policies and the National Safety Code;
• Ensure all garage staff are in-serviced and certified (according to all regulations) in  First Aid/CPR, OH&S and WHMIS;
• Assist with bus routing for the Board in compliance with regulatory agencies;
• Participate with bus drivers in-servicing and training in accordance with regional policies; the regulations of regulatory agencies including the Education Act as  necessary, regulation updates and safe driving;
• Supervise and maintain bus cleaning standards;
• Assist with school bus evacuations;
• Assist and investigate school bus accidents and reports;
• Maintain school bus garage Motor Carrier Inspection reports and ensures all reported deficiencies are corrected within time limits specified;
• Maintain bus garage mechanical and body maintenance, computer systems, and  implement any new computer systems;
• Provide access to technical and mechanical advice and opportunities for in-servicing  to all Transportation staff;
• Ensure all buses are registered, licensed, and insured in accordance with all regulations governing a public-school transportation system;
• Responsible for school bus undercoating program;
• Ensure all warranty work is tracked and completed;
• Recommend assignment of new buses and deletion of surplus buses;
• Assist in transportation budget and accountability for expenditures in the transportation department;
• Develop implementation plans to increase control procedures and efficiencies within these departments. This includes managing inventory systems, fuel dispensing and  productivity analysis as it relates to employees and procedures;
• Maintain knowledge of the Regulations under the Education Act as it relates to  Transportation;
• Assist the Coordinator of Student Transportation with any other student  transportation duty that may be required from time-to-time;
• Organize and maintain camera systems & installations;
• Use GEoTab- Install, maintain, create reports;
• Respond to calls from parents regarding student stops, driver concerns;
• Inspect and approve new bus stops. Perform site inspections for requested stops;
• Work with conveyance to organize inspections;
• Create and review time/meterage assessments for drivers;
• Participate in weather calls offering advice on road conditions and recommendations for storm closures;
• Participate in hiring new drivers and ongoing in-servicing;
• Schedule maintenance for special needs vehicles;
• Maintain inventory and assign safety equipment for students with additional needs;
• Inspect, recommend and schedule annual bus body repairs;
• Organize and assist in maintaining fleet and scheduling external contractor repairs;
• Work with D.O.T to request maintenance of roads for buses to travel safely;

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other  related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

The salary for this role is Band 8 as outlined within the terms and conditions of employment in accordance with the Education Entities Non-Union Compensation Framework. For additional details, the framework can be found here.

TO APPLY:

• Complete the online profile/resume - you can attach a resume to your profile, security checks, and reference letters if applicable. In the profile ensure you fill in all areas with a red asterisk * to avoid errors even if it doesn't pertain to your application.
• Ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certificates. 
• Ensure to upload all post secondary education diploma/certificates. 

(Please note: Three (3) references from Immediate Supervisors required - failure to include your references will cause delay in processing your application, also you should include email addresses for your references, this will speed up the process, ensure they know to check their junk/spam folders).

Once You've Applied:

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. A notification email will be sent when the position has been filled. Ensure to check your junk/spam folders.

SECURITY CHECKS:

The Tri-County Regional Centre for Education requires that all newly hired employees provide a satisfactory Child Abuse Register Check and Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Checks. If you have current security checks less than 3 months old you can attach these checks to your profile / resume, otherwise, you will receive instructions once a decision has been made on your application. 

For more information about the TCRCE visit our website at https://www.tcrce.ca/