Operations Supervisor
Top Benefits
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
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
About Southland Transportation
SOUTHLAND Transportation is committed to safety and service in the people transportation business. SOUTHLAND operates school, charter, commuter, and specialized transportation buses throughout Alberta and in Saskatchewan.
SOUTHLAND's reputation for leadership and quality comes from the integrity and dedication of talented staff. It was the first school bus company in Canada to have its training program nationally recognized and certified by the Motor Carrier Passenger Council of Canada and is a proud member of the Student Transportation Association of Saskatchewan, Alberta Student Transportation Advisory Council, Alberta School Bus Contractors Association, and Partners in Compliance.
Operations Supervisor
Top Benefits
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
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
About Southland Transportation
SOUTHLAND Transportation is committed to safety and service in the people transportation business. SOUTHLAND operates school, charter, commuter, and specialized transportation buses throughout Alberta and in Saskatchewan.
SOUTHLAND's reputation for leadership and quality comes from the integrity and dedication of talented staff. It was the first school bus company in Canada to have its training program nationally recognized and certified by the Motor Carrier Passenger Council of Canada and is a proud member of the Student Transportation Association of Saskatchewan, Alberta Student Transportation Advisory Council, Alberta School Bus Contractors Association, and Partners in Compliance.