April 15, 2025
THE RENFREW COUNTY JOINT TRANSPORTATION CONSORTIUM
requires the following
ASSISTANT MANAGER
LOCATION: Renfrew County Joint Transportation Consortium - 999 Cecelia Street, Pembroke, ON
HOURS OF WORK: 35 hours per week;12 months per year
RATE OF PAY: $89,045 - $106,359 per annum
SUMMARY:
Reporting to the General Manager, the Assistant Manager drives daily operational efficiency. This includes developing and implementing safe and effective routing strategies to improve performance and productivity. The Assistant Manager also guides Transportation Route Planners to maximize system efficiencies while following RCJTC policies.
Skills, Qualifications & Experience:
- University degree or 3 year College Diploma in Planning, Geography, GIS, Engineering, Health and Safety, Business Administration, or other related discipline;
- Minimum 5 years progressive operational management and supervisory experience – an equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered;
- Ontario Association of School Business Officials (OASBO) certificate in Pupil Transportation Management is an asset;
- Ability to research and evaluate solutions to operational challenges; to plan, organize, design and direct significant operational functions;
- Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills;
- Working knowledge of Ministry of Education and Transportation Regulations, Highway Traffic Act, and local/municipal by-laws;
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and stakeholders;
- Motivation to drive continuous improvement processes;
- Self-confident, dedicated individual able to work with minimal supervision;
- Outstanding interpersonal and relationship building skills, with a dedication to developing lasting client partnerships, both internally and externally;
- Strong genuine customer service focus;
- Ability to function competently in stressful situations
- Valid Ontario class G driver’s license with reliable vehicle;
- Requirement to pass a Criminal Backgrounds Check – Vulnerable Sector Screening.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
- Ensure that all work within the department is completed in a precise, cost effective and timely manner and in alignment with specifications and quality requirements;
- Suggest improvements to operational systems, processes and best practices to support organizational vitality;
- Contribute to the development and achievement of RCJTC’s strategic and operational plan and goals
- Key member of the inclement weather process;
- Review bus stop locations and defined hazard areas as required to ensure accurate student information is populated and student safety is not compromised;
- Oversee contract performance management of all service contracts, have a thorough understanding of the compliance requirements related to Transportation Contracts, Contract Management and Measurement;
- Monitor quality controls and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs);
- Liaise with bus companies as required; monitor bus companies for adherence to route plans, Board and consortium policies and procedures;
- Initiate and facilitate school communication meetings between school staff and the bus operators as required;
- Compilation of data and reports required for Ministry of Education;
- Coordinate and track health and safety training for staff, safety training for operators/students;
- Evaluate staff, coordinate work schedule for staff;
- Act as backup to General Manager in their absence; and
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Applications referring to File Number RCJTC-04-15 must be received by the undersigned BY EMAIL in the prescribed format no later than 3:00 PM on May 16, 2025. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure their application is received by the closing date.
Justin Jeffrey, General Manager
Email in .doc or .pdf format: jobs@onthebus.ca
ONLY CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.
ALL OTHER APPLICANTS ARE THANKED FOR THEIR INTEREST.
ALL OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT ARE CONDITIONAL UPON
RECEIPT OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK ACCEPTABLE TO THE EMPLOYER.
