Description
June 19, 2024
THE RENFREW COUNTY JOINT TRANSPORTATION CONSORTIUM
requires the following
GENERAL MANAGER
LOCATION:
Renfrew County Joint Transportation Consortium - 999 Cecelia Street, Pembroke, ON
HOURS OF WORK:
35 hours per week;12 months per year
SUMMARY:
The Renfrew County Joint Transportation Consortium (RCJTC) is a non-for-profit organization set up between the Renfrew County Catholic District School Board and the Renfrew County District School Board to provide safe, cost effective, on time delivery of transportation services for the students in Renfrew County making use of traditional yellow school busses, special purpose vehicles and taxis.
The General Manager will lead transportation services for the district by developing and implementing strategies, plans and projects to foster top quality home to school transportation services to meet the needs of students, schools and communities. Working with internal and external partners and ensuring positive relationships through the provision of strategic direction for the Transportation Consortium.
RATE OF PAY:
Annual salary grid range is $116,600 - $126,577
Skills, Qualifications & Experience:
Post secondary qualifications in planning, computer science, business, geography or a related field are complemented by a minimum of five to eight years of proven management experience in a business environment dealing with senior administration, public officials and the general public.
A team builder with experience developing and coordinating District wide initiatives
A strategic leader who acts with a visionary approach to develop new working groups and cohesive team building including “outside of the box” thinking recognizing safety is of the utmost importance.
Highly effective report writing skills.
Experience in the administration of collective agreements, policy development and negotiating service contracts.
A high level of expertise in operations and managing a large budget.
A commitment to learning and professional development.
Proficiency using GIS and/or route planning computer systems (knowledge of BusPlanner is an asset).
A valid driver’s license and use of a personal vehicle is required.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
The formulation of the consortium’s strategic and operational plans including budgets, as well as the management and ongoing monitoring and adherence to all transportation service contracts.
Lead the RCJTC team of seven, responsible for its accurate, efficient and strategic planning including the comprehensive routing and mapping systems, key performance indicators, compliance with all Ministry reporting requirements, information on transportation infrastructure, modes and needs within the district.
Continuous review, monitoring and leadership of critical ongoing transportation services and improvement initiatives, information specific to budgets, timelines and to determine if targets and goals are being met.
Using highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, the incumbent will actively promote and enhance the image of the consortium and establish links and cooperative working relationships with member Board’s administrators, staff, municipal partners, Ministry of Education, police departments, school bus operators, other public institutions and professional associations.
The incumbent will also be responsible for developing and recommending new policies and/or procedures, maintaining the consortium’s integrity, facilitating efficiencies/optimization, and providing technical, advisory and consultative services regarding transportation.
Hiring will follow the requirements outlined in RCDSB Administrative Procedures.
Please submit your application at www.applytoeducation.com to be considered for this posting. Deadline for applications is 3:00pm on July 3, 2024.
Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
All other applicants are thanked for their interest.
All offers of employment are conditional upon receipt of a current
vulnerable sector screening criminal background check acceptable to the Board.
The Board is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants requiring a Code-protected accommodation are encouraged to advise Human Resources (hrdept@rcdsb.on.ca) throughout any stage of the recruitment process.
