
10,000+ employees
Founded 1999
📦 Logistics
💼 Consulting
🚗 Transport
Logistics • Consulting • Transport
First Student is the largest passenger transportation company in North America, providing busing, transportation, and maintenance services to school districts and the general public across the United States and Canada. With over 61,000 employees and 545 locations, the company operates in 43 states and 8 Canadian provinces, transporting 5. 5 million children to and from school daily, which amounts to over 1 billion student trips annually. Founded over 100 years ago and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, First Student prides itself on its commitment to safety, diversity, and career opportunities, offering roles ranging from drivers and mechanics to corporate positions.
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10,000+ employees
Founded 1999
📦 Logistics
💼 Consulting
🚗 Transport
Logistics • Consulting • Transport
First Student is the largest passenger transportation company in North America, providing busing, transportation, and maintenance services to school districts and the general public across the United States and Canada. With over 61,000 employees and 545 locations, the company operates in 43 states and 8 Canadian provinces, transporting 5. 5 million children to and from school daily, which amounts to over 1 billion student trips annually. Founded over 100 years ago and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, First Student prides itself on its commitment to safety, diversity, and career opportunities, offering roles ranging from drivers and mechanics to corporate positions.
• Oversee and support driver training programs across assigned First Student locations throughout Eastern Ontario, ensuring consistency, quality, and compliance with company standards. • Train, mentor, coach, and evaluate trainers at various levels. • Monitor trainer certifications, qualifications, and signing authority requirements. • Conduct regular trainer evaluations and implement development plans. • Identify training gaps and performance concerns, implementing coaching and corrective training initiatives. • Review training curricula, practical driving instruction, and on-the-bus training methods. • Serve as a subject matter expert in school bus driver training, Ontario licensing requirements, and applicable training standards. • Collaborate with location managers, regional leadership, and training teams on operational training needs. • Coordinate and facilitate training for new contracts, acquisitions, and operational start-ups. • Provide hands-on driver and trainer instruction when required. • Conduct field visits to assess training effectiveness, provide coaching, and support compliance initiatives. • Assist with training records, certification monitoring, and recertification planning. • Promote continuous learning, accountability, safety, and operational excellence. • Stay informed of changes to Ontario Ministry of Transportation regulations, provincial licensing requirements, and industry best practices. • Perform other duties as assigned.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in school bus transportation and driver training. • Previous experience as a trainer within the school bus transportation industry. • Valid Ontario signing authority applicable to the required driver's licence class. • Strong knowledge of Ontario Ministry of Transportation regulations, school bus licensing requirements, and driver training standards. • Demonstrated ability to train, coach, mentor, and evaluate others effectively. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities. • Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple locations. • Ability to work independently in a remote-based role while maintaining effective communication with regional and location leadership. • Willingness and ability to travel regularly throughout Eastern Ontario, with occasional travel to other regions across Canada. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant training and administrative applications. • Strong commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement. • Experience monitoring training certifications, regulatory compliance, and training program effectiveness.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage, subject to plan eligibility. • Paid vacation and statutory holidays in accordance with applicable legislation and company policies. • Mileage reimbursement for approved business travel using a personal vehicle, in accordance with company policy. • Career advancement opportunities within a leading North American transportation organization. • A positive and supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. • Accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.
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