Safety and Training Officer

Job summary

The Safety and Training Officer is responsible for conducting safety meetings, performing incident investigations, and managing bus evacuation procedures. Additionally, the role involves providing classroom and road training for new drivers while ensuring compliance with government regulations and company policies.

Job details

Safety and Training Officer Standard Bus Yukon is currently seeking a Safety and Training Officer for the Whitehorse area. The successful candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and possess superior leadership skills in the training and development of our professional drivers. The ideal candidate must be able to communicate with tact and diplomacy in confidential matters. A high attention to detail, exceptional organizational and multi-tasking skills, and a focus on the continuous improvement of safe driving skills and customer service are key to success in this role. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Safety * Prepare and perform monthly Safety Meetings plus book guest speakers * Incident investigations, file management, and reporting * Perform bus evacuations * Assist with the development of the company’s safety culture and program * Build relationships to proactively improve safety results * Monitor operations to ensure staff comply with safety rules, policies, procedures, and government regulations * Familiarize prospective employees with SBC Yukon policies * CRC (Collision Review Committee) road reviews and retraining * Maintain precise and up-to-date paperwork and time keeping Training * File and prepare information packages for new trainees * Provide class 2S School Bus training to applicants * Incident investigations, file management, and reporting * Perform daily classroom sessions for new trainees * Company road tests * Bi-annual road tests * Teach and update drivers on S-Endorsement requirements and license renewals * Make sure reimbursement forms are sent to the Operations Manager * Hours of Service * Manage and submit training and trainer reports Knowledge and Skills Required * Class 2 license with S endorsement * Excellent driving skills and habits; clean driver’s abstract * Previous experience in school bus operation * Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) * Proficient in Microsoft Office * Public speaking and presentation skills * Occupational Health and Safety Certificate preferred * Post-secondary education and/or training in leadership or management considered an asset * Knowledge of (or willingness to learn) busing-related safety legislation * Mandatory government 2S trainer training to obtain instructor license #ZRLP

What you’ll do

The Safety and Training Officer is responsible for conducting safety meetings, performing incident investigations, and managing bus evacuation procedures. Additionally, the role involves providing classroom and road training for new drivers while ensuring compliance with government regulations and company policies.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Class 2 license with a B endorsement and possess previous experience in school bus operations. Strong communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to obtain a government 2B trainer license are mandatory.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Safety training
• Incident investigation
• Leadership
• Public speaking
• Communication
• Organizational skills
• Microsoft Office
• School bus operation
• Driver training
• Regulatory compliance
• Time management
• Reporting
• Customer service

Job areas

• Security & Safety
• Transportation
• Education
• Management & Leadership
• Administrative

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