Vice President, Health, Safety and Training – Canada

If you believe safety leadership should be proactive, visible, and relentless, this role is for you. As our Vice President of Health, Safety and Training, you’ll set the vision for safety, training, and compliance across our busing operations in Canada, ensuring every passenger arrives safely and every employee is supported to do their best work.

Student Transportation of America (STA) is looking for an experienced safety professional to become our next safety leader. Reporting directly to the President, Student Transportation, this role will be responsible for coordinating and managing all areas of health, safety, risk management, driver training and compliance across STA’s Canadian operations (6 provinces and 1 territory).

This is a very hands-on position that requires a high degree of flexibility to manage the different functional areas. Regular travel throughout Canada is required.

The successful candidate could be based in the Greater Toronto Area, Edmonton or Calgary.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Monitor the safe operation of over 5,000 buses across two service lines throughout STA’s Canadian operations
Manage a team of Safety and Training employees
Analyze training to employees to reduce the risk of accidents and claims
Lead and support the company’s Leadership Safety Council
Organize the start-up of the new locations by ensuring that employee health and safety activities are staged
Ensure activities of the department are compliant with current laws and regulations
Ensure compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety regulations (OHS, AODA, MTO, MOH, ESA, HRC, NSC)
Act as representative in proposing solutions to reduce accident costs
Ensure the implementation of health, safety and environmental programs, policies and procedures that adhere to corporate specifications to sustain and support a culture of safety, reducing incidents, and maintaining operational productivity
Work in partnership with leaders to promote a safety culture
Develop health and safety goals for the company ensuring they meet all fiscal, strategic, and legislative requirements
Develop annual operating, planning and corporate governance processes, including audits, compliance initiatives, government reporting, and identification of best practice initiatives
Establish key metrics that drive the effectiveness of the Health and Safety program across Canada
Oversee activities throughout STA’s Canadian operations to ensure their continued effectiveness in the overall safety program
Continual communication of health and safety information to all levels within the company through memos, meetings, e-mail/text correspondence, social media etc.
Responsible for company’s overall COR compliance
In partnership with Operations, conduct regular audits for all divisions throughout the year to ensure they are compliant with regulatory and corporate requirements
Ensure incident and collision reporting is complete and reported in a timely fashion; establishes appropriate follow-up
Accountable for and oversee workplace injury management, including development of return-to-work plans and appeals
Serve as internal subject matter expert and resource on all areas of safety and compliance, including regulation and best-practices
Set the direction for the entire department, providing guidance and mentorship to the team, and taking responsibility for overall performance
Continually assess the safety knowledge within the various levels of the company, and making recommendations for training to address those gaps
Help increase STA’s visibility within the community by participating in company sponsored events

Required Education, Skills and Experience:

Completion of University or College education, Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent
CRSP designation preferred
In-depth knowledge of current legislation relating to Health & Safety in Canada
Minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the Transportation industry
Experience in the school bus industry an asset
Familiarity with the transportation industry required
Strong background in root cause analysis
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Exceptional analytical problem solving and organizational abilities
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Confidential and professional conduct as well as a mature & diplomatic manner
Must have or be able to upgrade to a commercial driver’s license
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including travel throughout Canada on a regular basis

Student Transportation of America is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you require a disability related accommodation to take part in our interview and selection process, or have any questions please reach out directly to a member of our Recruitment Team.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. Artificial intelligence is not used during the hiring process.

Benefits:

Company events
Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid time off
RRSP match
Vision care
Work from home

Work Location: In person

Student Transportation of Canada

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