Safety and Training Officer

Safety and Training Officer

SOUTHLAND Transportation is currently seeking a Rural Safety and Training Officer for the Okotoks 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 SOUTHLAND 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 trainee’s
• 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 on TRACK IT

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

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Okotoks, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person