Student Transportation Planner

YORK CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

Invites applications for the position of:

Student Transportation Planner

One (1) Permanent Full-Time Position

Exempt Level 4 (Salary $56,049 - $71,831 per annum)

Position Summary:

Student Transportation Services of York Region (STSYR) is the transportation consortium for the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB), and the York Region District School Board (YRDSB). STSYR provides safe, effective and efficient transportation service to more than 56,000 students and over 300 schools covering more than 90,000 kilometers daily.

Under the direction of the Area Operations Supervisor, Student Transportation, the Student Transportation Planner provides professional and courteous customer service for a variety of internal and external customers. In addition, the Student Transportation Planner will be responsible for the planning and administration of safe, efficient and cost effective transportation routes for students within a designated area portfolio.

Major Responsibilities:

• Respond to telephone and/or email service requests and inquiries from parents, school administration, school bus contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Plan and administer routes in accordance with the boards’ transportation policies as well as analyze bus routes and propose routing changes to improve efficiency and service levels.
• Design new transportation routes as required, assess current conditions pertaining to existing routes, conduct site visits/area checks as needed, and recommend changes as required.
• Maintain and update student, bus, and route data as required to ensure information is current and accurate.
• Assist in gathering information, analyzing costs, and preparing reports as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Diploma or certificate in a planning or transportation related field.
• 2-3 years’ experience in the transportation sector. Experience in the school bus transportation field is an asset.

Interested applicants may apply until 5:00 p.m. on May 6, 2024.

Thank you for taking the time to apply for this position. We appreciate your interest in the York Catholic District School Board, however, only applicants selected to continue to the interview process will be contacted by Human Resources.

Mission Statement

With Jesus Christ as our model, we provide all students with a Catholic education rooted in equity, well-being and learning.

Vision Statement

A recognized leader in Catholic education committed to inclusion, excellence and innovation that develops socially responsible global citizens.

Catholic Education Centre
320 Bloomington Road West, Aurora, Ontario L4G 0M1 - (905) 713-1211

Elizabeth Crowe John De Faveri
Chair of the Board Interim Director of Education