Transportation Safety Officer

Exempt Level 2: $71,336- $89,169

Vision

The Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) is proud to be a significant part of the fabric of publicly funded Catholic education in the province of Ontario. We serve approximately 84,000 students in nearly 200 Catholic schools in the City of Toronto and represent close to 475,000 Catholic school supporters. At the TCDSB, we grow in knowledge, with justice and hope. The TCDSB is an inclusive Catholic learning community that nurtures faith development and academic excellence through the love of God, neighbor, and self.

We fully engage students in learning that supports their academic, spiritual, socio-emotional, and physical growth and development. At TCDSB, we have a long and distinguished history of providing excellence in Catholic education for the Toronto community. The Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations our Catholic values, and the Board's Pastoral Plans are foundational to our exemplary approach to teaching and learning in the 21st Century.

With a staff of 14,000, the TCDSB is a dynamic school board and is seeking a temporary three (3) year contract position for a Transportation Safety Officer within the Transportation department.

All interested applicants are welcome to apply, we are an inclusive employer.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Reporting to and under the direction of the Planning & Technology Manager, the primary function of this position is to administer and coordinate the safe delivery of student transportation services for the Toronto Student Transportation Group.

• Provide support to vendors and schools in the oversight and application of the consortium safety programs
• Monitor carrier operations and routes through GPS, on visits to schools and other related destinations
• Work with Operations and Planning team members to identify safe school bus locations
• Perform audits of school bus operators to ensure that driving staff have completed and complied with necessary requirements ie. safety training and criminal background check and safety equipment availability and its proper usage
• Audit bus routes to ensure drivers follow the proper route and to monitor evacuation simulations and compliance with safety policies
• Work with Procurement staff to ensure sufficient supply of safety related equipment available
• Communicate the consortium requirements regarding HTA, OHSA, and Municipal standards with the carriers
• Address complaints for schools, carriers, parents, and other stakeholders as they pertain to school bus safety
• Disseminate safety information to bus operators, staff and other relevant stakeholders
• Review, analyze, mitigate, report, and implement actions related to accidents and incidents, identify areas of concern and monitor school bus operator compliance with safety protocols
• Prepare and advise on school travel related issues in and around the school including safe departure plans and organizational issues as they pertain to school bus service
• Prepare, monitor, report, package, and purchase supplies for Purple Equals Parent program
• Monitor safety recognition programs and attend award banquets and other programs as required
• Prepare instructional material and provide training to all staff on safety program(s) and equipment
• Perform other duties as required or assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 2-year Community College Diploma in Health and Safety or related field of study, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum two (2) years of safety experience, preferably in the transportation industry
• In depth knowledge of the Highway Traffic Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and D250 standards
• Ability to work well with computer applications/software such as MS Office and the Consortium routing software
• Strong verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify safety risks and implement corrective actions
• Must possess a valid driver's license and car for travel as required within the Greater Toronto Area (eligibility for mileage reimbursement)
• Knowledge of the Environmental Protection Act, Transportation of Dangerous Good Acts an asset

Who We Are

Our mission at TCDSB is to inspire learning in every way and support our students and employees. Employees who work in our corporate setting are passionate and have a strong belief in our mission and making TCDSB a leader in public education. We strongly support the TCDSB's Employment Equity policy and Multi-Year Strategic Plan, by fostering and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the stakeholders and communities we serve. As such, we welcome and encourage applications from candidates who self-identify as visible minorities, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and women. You are invited to voluntarily indicate if you identify as one or more of the aforementioned communities. This information will be kept confidential.

The TCDSB is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when contacted. We will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the TCDSB Fair Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.

All interested applicants are asked to apply online no later than 11:59 pm on May 19, 2026via Apply to Education.

We thank all prospective applicants for showing interest in this position; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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