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Job Status :   Full Time, Employee
Company :   Simcoe County Student Transportation Consortium
URL :   www.simcoecountyschoolbus.ca
Posting Date :   September 5
Closing Date :   September 26
5:00 PM Eastern
Career Level :   Experienced (Non-Manager)
Relevant Experience :   3 Year(s)
Number of Positions :   1
Salary :   $49,285 - $52,118
Location :   Barrie, Ontario
Minimum Education Level :   College Diploma
Category :   GIS
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Simcoe County Student Transportation Consortium

Intermediate Transportation Coordinator

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Intermediate Transportation Coordinator is responsible for the design and implementation of student transportation through the use of a computerized transportation route planning software. The Intermediate Transportation Coordinator will plan routes and maximize system efficiencies within prescribed parameters set out in the SCSTC policies and procedures, related policies and procedures defined by member district school boards and/or applicable legislative requirements. This position provides support to the SCSTC, member district school boards and the school vehicle operators.

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Intermediate Transportation Coordinator will be responsible for performing duties in the areas set out below:

Route Planning

  • Plan transportation routes for students of the member district school boards.
  • Work with schools and school vehicle operators in the development of student transportation routes.
  • Maintain accurate data in the computerized transportation route planning software.
  • Generate reports from the transportation route planning software for analysis.
  • Conduct on-going analysis of vehicle routing; recommend and implement route modifications, alterations, and deletions to meet service requirements and improve efficiency of operations.
  • Maintain familiarity with policies and legislation applicable to student transportation, including the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
  • Respond to requests via email and phone calls from school vehicle operators, schools and parents/guardians.
  • Investigate and report on school vehicle accidents and incidents.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Communications

  • Respond professionally to inquiries from parents/guardians, school staff and school vehicle operators.
  • Initiate and facilitate school communications and/or meetings between school staff and school vehicle operators as required.
  • Liaise with and monitor school vehicle operators for adherence to route plans and SCSTC policies and procedures.
  • Liaise with staff at member district school boards.
  • Assist with the development and implementation of transportation policies and procedures, contracts, surveys and reports.
  • Attend meetings with outside agencies representing theSCSTCas required.Assist in the development, provisions and implementation of student safety materials and programs as required.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • A post-secondary degree or diploma preferably in one or a combination of the following disciplines: Business, Urban Planning, GIS, Geography, Math, Communications and/or Economics.
  • Minimum of three (3) years related experience.
  • Advanced computer skills using software applications including: Microsoft Word, Excel and Access and Adobe Acrobat.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.
  • Ability to conduct analysis of available information and prepare reports based on same.
  • Must have valid Ontario Driver’s License, clean driving abstract and access to a reliable vehicle for occasional business needs.
  • Ontario Association of School Business Officials (OASBO) certificate in Pupil Transportation Management is an asset.
  • Experience using GIS is an asset.
  • Fluency in oral and written French is an asset.

OTHER INFORMATION RELATED TO THE POSITION

Confidentiality

The Intermediate Transportation Coordinator will have access to confidential data (i.e. student records, student medical information) and is required to conduct daily business in keeping with related privacy legislation and confidentiality policies.

Police Records Check

The Intermediate Transportation Coordinator will be required to obtain an acceptable criminal background check covering convictions, charges and occurrences under the Criminal Code, the Narcotics Control Act, and any other convictions, charges and occurrences which would be revealed by the long version Vulnerable Persons search of the automated Criminal Records Retrieval System maintained by the RCMP at the Canadian Police Information Centre (collectively referred to as “Criminal Background Check” and “Vulnerable Persons search”).