About the role
First for a reason: At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.
Safety & Compliance Manager - Owen Sound, ON
Company: First Student Canada
Location: Owen Sound, Ontario
Job Type: Full-Time
About The Role First Student is looking for a dedicated Safety & Compliance Manager to lead and manage safety programs at our Owen Sound location. This role ensures compliance with federal, provincial, and local regulations, supports driver training and qualification, and promotes a strong safety culture across all operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee driver hiring and compliance processes (e.g., MVR checks, drug/alcohol testing, physicals, background checks).
- Manage and monitor location training programs, including onboarding, recertification, and enhancement training.
- Lead investigations of safety events using root cause analysis (e.g., 5-Why's), document incidents, and determine preventability.
- Maintain compliance with all safety-related regulations and company policies; ensure documentation is accurate and up to date.
- Conduct monthly safety meetings and provide training on safety-related topics.
- Monitor driver performance using telematics, road evaluations, and other tools.
- Develop and implement hazard control programs and evaluate their effectiveness.
- Analyze safety data and trends to create action plans and performance improvement strategies.
- Support operational safety leadership through BeSafe initiatives and coaching.
- Manage safety-related budgets and recommend cost-saving measures.
Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year in a safety leadership role (e.g., Assistant Safety Manager) and 5 years of operations experience, or equivalent education and experience.
- Safety certifications and OSHA 10-hour training preferred.
- Strong knowledge of FMCSA, FTA, and provincial safety regulations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Experience with dispatch, telematics, and compliance systems (DMO, SmartDrive, etc.).
- Excellent communication, coaching, and organizational skills.
- Valid driver's license required
Why Join First Student?
- Industry leader in student transportation
- Commitment to safety and employee development
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
Apply today and help us set the highest standards in safety and service.
About First Student
As the leading pupil transportation solutions provider for school districts in North America, First Student provides the best start and finish to every school day. Our teams complete five and a half million student journeys each day, moving more students than all U.S. airlines combined. We operate more than 44,500 vehicles in 41 U.S. states and 8 Canadian provinces/territories.
What makes First Student the right choice for your school district's needs?
Our partnerships: We believe great transportation is always the result of close, trusted partnerships with the school districts we serve. Understanding that needs change sometimes throughout the school year, our goal is to remain responsive to your district's needs. We work closely with school districts to ensure the transportation solutions we provide represent a collective, forward-thinking response to the needs of your district and community.
Our engagement: We believe education offers a child – and their family – the foundation needed to lead a productive and successful life. We support education by making sure children have a safe and reliable way to get to and from school each day. Students start and end their school days with us, and we recognize the opportunity we have to impact each student’s day in a positive manner.
Our people: Our people are our advantage. With a team of highly-trained drivers and the industry’s strongest safety record, we’re able to leverage the best practices, technologies and processes needed to deliver quality, consistent service.
Visit http://www.firststudentinc.com for more information about how First Student is Caring for students, today, tomorrow, together.®
About the role
First for a reason: At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.
Safety & Compliance Manager - Owen Sound, ON
Company: First Student Canada
Location: Owen Sound, Ontario
Job Type: Full-Time
About The Role First Student is looking for a dedicated Safety & Compliance Manager to lead and manage safety programs at our Owen Sound location. This role ensures compliance with federal, provincial, and local regulations, supports driver training and qualification, and promotes a strong safety culture across all operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee driver hiring and compliance processes (e.g., MVR checks, drug/alcohol testing, physicals, background checks).
- Manage and monitor location training programs, including onboarding, recertification, and enhancement training.
- Lead investigations of safety events using root cause analysis (e.g., 5-Why's), document incidents, and determine preventability.
- Maintain compliance with all safety-related regulations and company policies; ensure documentation is accurate and up to date.
- Conduct monthly safety meetings and provide training on safety-related topics.
- Monitor driver performance using telematics, road evaluations, and other tools.
- Develop and implement hazard control programs and evaluate their effectiveness.
- Analyze safety data and trends to create action plans and performance improvement strategies.
- Support operational safety leadership through BeSafe initiatives and coaching.
- Manage safety-related budgets and recommend cost-saving measures.
Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year in a safety leadership role (e.g., Assistant Safety Manager) and 5 years of operations experience, or equivalent education and experience.
- Safety certifications and OSHA 10-hour training preferred.
- Strong knowledge of FMCSA, FTA, and provincial safety regulations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Experience with dispatch, telematics, and compliance systems (DMO, SmartDrive, etc.).
- Excellent communication, coaching, and organizational skills.
- Valid driver's license required
Why Join First Student?
- Industry leader in student transportation
- Commitment to safety and employee development
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
Apply today and help us set the highest standards in safety and service.
About First Student
As the leading pupil transportation solutions provider for school districts in North America, First Student provides the best start and finish to every school day. Our teams complete five and a half million student journeys each day, moving more students than all U.S. airlines combined. We operate more than 44,500 vehicles in 41 U.S. states and 8 Canadian provinces/territories.
What makes First Student the right choice for your school district's needs?
Our partnerships: We believe great transportation is always the result of close, trusted partnerships with the school districts we serve. Understanding that needs change sometimes throughout the school year, our goal is to remain responsive to your district's needs. We work closely with school districts to ensure the transportation solutions we provide represent a collective, forward-thinking response to the needs of your district and community.
Our engagement: We believe education offers a child – and their family – the foundation needed to lead a productive and successful life. We support education by making sure children have a safe and reliable way to get to and from school each day. Students start and end their school days with us, and we recognize the opportunity we have to impact each student’s day in a positive manner.
Our people: Our people are our advantage. With a team of highly-trained drivers and the industry’s strongest safety record, we’re able to leverage the best practices, technologies and processes needed to deliver quality, consistent service.
Visit http://www.firststudentinc.com for more information about how First Student is Caring for students, today, tomorrow, together.®