Operations Supervisor
About the role
Operations Supervisor
Why You Should Choose SOUTHLAND
SOUTHLAND Transportation offers an opportunity that is rewarding and allows for growth within the company. We offer a competitive remuneration package, comprehensive benefits, and employee recognition programs.
The Operations Supervisor role is a hands-on position that requires a strong knowledge of transportation and of Edmonton and surrounding area. The primary business is school busing and some charters. The Supervisor is required to oversee the operations, safety, and training aspects of one location for the Edmonton division.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities Include:
- Provide leadership and direction to key departments: Operations, Safety, and Training
- Maintain awareness of current industry trends and changes
- Investigate and initiate change to improve operations systems and procedures
- Supervise and direct personnel
- Ensure all routes are covered in the most equitable and efficient manner
- Assist with driver performance issues by supervising and supporting the training officer(s)
- Work closely with the maintenance department to ensure adequate numbers and sizes of units are available to cover all routes
- Set-up and input data for driver payroll
- Handle public and driver inquiries, hostile or complimentary, demonstrating empathy and professionalism
- Establish and maintain relationships with current and future clients
- Adhere to company Core Values, and achieve its Strategic Goals
Requirements:
- Post-secondary education with emphasis on management; or equivalent experience
- Previous operations or transportation industry experience preferred
- Previous supervisory experience
- Bilingual in French and English considered an asset
- Expertise in organizational planning and problem solving
- Knowledge of provincial and federal laws & regulations pertaining to industry requirements
- Knowledge of WCB and Occupational Health & Safety regulations
- Exceptional organizational, analytic problem solving, and diplomacy skills
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact professionally while exhibiting confidentiality and tact
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
About Pacific Western Transportation Ltd
Founded in 1957, Pacific Western Transportation (PWT) is the largest privately-owned passenger transportation company in Canada. Today PWT offers comprehensive transportation services and solutions across the country, with over 4,000 employees and numerous business locations. Our operations are separated into four divisions: Motor Coach, Oilsands, Student Transportation, and Transit.
PWT’s varied operations are unified by a company-wide commitment to the Core Values first established by our founder R.B. (Bob) Colborne. At the heart of these core values is an unwavering dedication to customer service and safety, as supported by our Safely Home brand.
At PWT, our people are our greatest asset. After all, it’s our people who safely transport our passengers to where they need to be. In all of the urban or rural communities we serve, PWT’s employees bring our Core Values to life, day in and day out.
Operations Supervisor
About the role
Operations Supervisor
Why You Should Choose SOUTHLAND
SOUTHLAND Transportation offers an opportunity that is rewarding and allows for growth within the company. We offer a competitive remuneration package, comprehensive benefits, and employee recognition programs.
The Operations Supervisor role is a hands-on position that requires a strong knowledge of transportation and of Edmonton and surrounding area. The primary business is school busing and some charters. The Supervisor is required to oversee the operations, safety, and training aspects of one location for the Edmonton division.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities Include:
- Provide leadership and direction to key departments: Operations, Safety, and Training
- Maintain awareness of current industry trends and changes
- Investigate and initiate change to improve operations systems and procedures
- Supervise and direct personnel
- Ensure all routes are covered in the most equitable and efficient manner
- Assist with driver performance issues by supervising and supporting the training officer(s)
- Work closely with the maintenance department to ensure adequate numbers and sizes of units are available to cover all routes
- Set-up and input data for driver payroll
- Handle public and driver inquiries, hostile or complimentary, demonstrating empathy and professionalism
- Establish and maintain relationships with current and future clients
- Adhere to company Core Values, and achieve its Strategic Goals
Requirements:
- Post-secondary education with emphasis on management; or equivalent experience
- Previous operations or transportation industry experience preferred
- Previous supervisory experience
- Bilingual in French and English considered an asset
- Expertise in organizational planning and problem solving
- Knowledge of provincial and federal laws & regulations pertaining to industry requirements
- Knowledge of WCB and Occupational Health & Safety regulations
- Exceptional organizational, analytic problem solving, and diplomacy skills
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact professionally while exhibiting confidentiality and tact
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
About Pacific Western Transportation Ltd
Founded in 1957, Pacific Western Transportation (PWT) is the largest privately-owned passenger transportation company in Canada. Today PWT offers comprehensive transportation services and solutions across the country, with over 4,000 employees and numerous business locations. Our operations are separated into four divisions: Motor Coach, Oilsands, Student Transportation, and Transit.
PWT’s varied operations are unified by a company-wide commitment to the Core Values first established by our founder R.B. (Bob) Colborne. At the heart of these core values is an unwavering dedication to customer service and safety, as supported by our Safely Home brand.
At PWT, our people are our greatest asset. After all, it’s our people who safely transport our passengers to where they need to be. In all of the urban or rural communities we serve, PWT’s employees bring our Core Values to life, day in and day out.