Safety and Training Officer Job Whitehorse area,Yukon Territory Canada,Transportation

Standard Bus Yukon is currently seeking a Safety and Training Officer for the Whitehorse 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
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 SBC Yukon 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 2B School Bus training to applicants
Incident investigations, file management, and reporting
Perform daily classroom sessions for new trainees
Company road tests
Bi-annual road tests
Teach and update drivers on B-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

Knowledge and Skills Required

Class 2 license with B 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 2B trainer training to obtain instructor license