Transportation Safety Officer

at  Toronto Catholic District School Board

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 full-time Transportation Safety Officer within the Transportation department.
We are an inclusive employer and all interested applicants are welcome to apply.
Key A ccountabilities
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
Utilize the transportation software to identify issues, generate reports, and address safety related concerns where applicable
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
Audit bus routes to ensure drivers follow the proper route and to monitor evacuation simulations and compliance with safety policies
Communicate the consortium requirements regarding HTA, OHSA, and Municipal standards with the carriers
Disseminate safety information to bus operators, staff and other relevant stakeholders
Provide statistical reports on school bus operator accidents and incidents and monitor school bus operator compliance to 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
Attend the D250 Committee meetings and provide updates to the Toronto Student Transportation Group/Committee
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/or facilitate training of all staff and students on safety program(s) as required
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 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
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
This is a non-union Level 10 position with a salary range of $ 69,305 - $ 85,266 along with comprehensive benefits including pension plan, vacation, and professional development opportunities.
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 are:
Committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Accountable
Relationship builders
Adaptable
People developers we engage, coach, and develop
Continuous improvers and innovators; and
Team oriented
We know and believe that diverse and inclusive teams empower us to make better decisions and inspire continuous improvement so that we can better serve our students, communities, and employees.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, including but not limited to, those who are Indigenous, Black, 2SLGBTQ+, and racialized. You are invited to voluntarily indicate if you identify as such a person. 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. https://5il.co/1dkld
Our hybrid work model balances working from home and meaningful in-person interaction at our Catholic Education Centre located at 80 Sheppard Ave, E, Toronto, ON.
All interested applicants are asked to apply online no later than Wednesday, October 30th, 2024. via 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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