First Student is the largest school transportation provider in North America with more than a century of experience providing safe and reliable transportation. We work with 1,250 school districts in 39 states and 8 Canadian provinces carrying approximately five million students in 21,000 schools daily.
art your career in Management and join our Grande Prairie team as a Manager in Development!
Job Purpose: The Manager in Development (MID) position is expected to be a short-term transitional role that provides both work assignments and training opportunities to prepare MIDs to be promoted into management positions.
Candidate for this position is based in Grande Prairie , AB
Major Responsibilities:
- Work closely with management staff to develop skill set.
- Take part in rotations with multiple departments, including but not limited to: dispatch, road supervision, safety, finance, and HR.
- Develop partnerships with location and corporate staff.
- Showcase your strong management foundation and knowledge of the business.
- Perform any related duties that are required or assigned.
- Learning Assignments:
1) Safety
2) Finance and Accounting
3) Operations
4) Maintenance
5) Security
6) Sales
7) Human Resource
8) Labor Relations
9) Legal
Minimum Education & Certifications Required:
- High School Diploma/GED
- Bachelors degree is required
- 3-4 years of Transportation/Logistics experience is an asset
- 1-2 years of supervisory experience
Minimum Skills and Requirements:
- 1 -2 years of previous experience as a retail manager or supervisor
- Post-Secondary education; Degree and/or Diploma with relevant experience
- Ability to work a full-time flexible schedule, including morning, night and weekend shifts, and overtime as needed
- Active Learning – Quickly process new information, knowledge, and experiences, regularly capitalizing
on learning opportunities, and applying new information. - Must be proficient with the Microsoft Office suite of programs.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- Attention to detail, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Valid Driver's License
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
- Incumbent must be able to move about the office and between floors; utilize standard office equipment; access filing system/cabinets; and communicate effectively and efficiently in person, written and/or by telephone.
- Office & Field environment
We aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce therefore all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We encourage applications from women, persons with a disability, Indigenous peoples and members of a visible minority. First is an equal opportunity employer and by doing so we will sustain and promote an inclusive culture that supports future growth for all. First is committed to providing reasonable accommodation at all stages of the hiring process and encourage all applicants who may require such accommodation to let us know.
About Us MISSION
Provide unmatched care and the safest ride to school, so when students arrive, they start and end their day with an exceptional experience and are ready to achieve their full potential.
FOCUS ON SAFETY
Safety is at the heart of everything we do
CARE FOR OUR STUDENTS
Ensure our vehicles are welcoming and trusted places where students feel comfortable and secure
SURPASS CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS
Go the extra mile to deliver an extraordinary experience for our customers and communities
FOSTER TEAMWORK
Work together, act with integrity, respect each other, champion diversity and inclusion
SET THE HIGHEST STANDARDS
Continually seek a better way to do things with innovation, sustainable practices, financial discipline, commercial excellence, and operational excellence
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