CBVRCE 2025 CONF-001, Coordinator of Transportation, Operations (Perm)
The Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education is responsible for the administration of the public school system within the boundaries of Cape Breton and Victoria Counties, supporting approximately 12,000 students in 38 schools.
We foster a caring, dynamic and creative environment that provides educational opportunities, promotes a love of learning, respect for others and challenges all persons to develop their full potential to become confident, versatile, life-long learners and thinkers. We are committed to ensuring the success and achievement of all students within a culturally responsive, safe and inclusive school environment.
The CBVRCE invites applications for the above noted position as we work together to create success for all students in our region. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the students we serve. The Centre for Education welcomes applications from Indigenous People, African Canadian and Other Racially Visible Persons, Members of the 2SLGBTQI++ community, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, we encourage you to apply and self-identify on your application.
Application Deadline: Monday, April 21, 2025 by Midnight
Applicants must:
- upload a completed resume with their application
- include 3 references, (recent supervisory references are preferred)
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree preferably in, business or management, urban planning, industrial engineering, transportation/logistics or related fields; an equivalent combination of education/training and experience may be considered
- Minimum of (5) five years supervisory experience
- Valid Nova Scotia driver's license & First Aid Training
- Expressed familiarity with industry standard practices relating to conveyance and fleet maintenance
- Demonstrated experience in operations, logistics, or transportation management
- Demonstrated experience in project management
- Demonstrated experience leading a multidisciplinary team and managing in a unionized environment
- National Association of Pupil Transportation Certification is preferred
Key Competencies:
- strong communication and analytical skills
- excellent organizational, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
- proficiency in computer software, including fleet and inventory management, spreadsheets, word processing, and routing software (Bus Planner Preferred)
- knowledge of provincial and federal transportation regulations
- knowledge of understanding of the transportation industry related to the safe operation of school buses
- strengthen problem solving or troubleshooting
- training and Accident Investigation
- familiarity with maintenance software or applications
Job Description:
The Coordinator of Transportation is responsible for overseeing all aspects of student transportation services within the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education. This includes managing employees, the bus fleet, ensuring compliance with regulations, coordinating transportation for special needs students, ensuring a continuous supply of qualified and trained bus drivers, and leading strategic planning and policy development.
Reporting directly to the Director of Operations, the Coordinator of Transportation will work collaboratively with various departments and external agencies to provide safe, efficient, and effective transportation services, including but not limited to:
1. Supervise bus drivers and mechanics, ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining performance records
2. Develop and manage transportation policies, plans, and budgets, including strategic planning for all modes of student transportation (including private conveyance)
3. Coordinate bus routes, stops, and schedules for efficiency and safety, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
4. Investigate and resolve transportation-related incidents and complaints, and liaise with school principals on bus discipline
5. Arrange transportation for students with special needs in compliance with relevant policies and standards
6. Collaborate with school administrators, government departments, and external agencies to address transportation needs and issues
7. Manage the transportation budget, monitor expenditures, and develop training programs for transportation staff
8. Other duties as assigned
Terms and conditions of employment as per Education Entitities: Non-union Compensation Framework and the Public School Administrators Association of Nova Scotia.
Position is rated in payband 12 ($105,065 - $131,331)