Southland Transportation - 43 Jobs
Calgary, AB
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Job Details:
Full-time
Experienced
Private School Board Liaison
The Private School Board Liaison is responsible for ensuring that private school runs are operating smoothly and that the driving staff, public, and schools we serve receive excellent customer service. This position involves frequent day-to-day communication with these stakeholders and requires someone who has exemplary patience, organizational, and communication skills to be successful.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Monitor bus routes; correct or create route schedules, as required
- Distribute schedules to dispatch, drivers, and attendants upon final approval from the board
- Communicate route vacancies to appropriate departments
- Assign drivers and attendants to open routes
- Act as a liaison between schools, parents, and SOUTHLAND to ensure inquiries and concerns are resolved in a professional and timely manner
- Attend driver meetings at the schools
- Attend board meetings, as required
Knowledge and Skills Required
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Map reading skills with a strong knowledge of the city; specifically road systems, locations of schools, and major attractions
- Class 2 driver's license considered an asset
- Knowledge and understanding of company policies/procedures
- Strong communication skills and phone etiquette
- Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure
Working Conditions
The Private School Board Liaison role is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, with a regular work day falling between the operational hours of 7:00 am – 4:00 pm (must be flexible).
Frequently Asked Questions
This is a full-time role, Monday through Friday, with a regular work day from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, though you must be flexible.
Responsibilities include monitoring bus routes, creating or correcting schedules, distributing schedules to dispatch and drivers, assigning drivers, acting as a liaison between schools, parents, and Southland, and attending driver and board meetings as required.
Key skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office, strong map-reading abilities of city roads and school locations, excellent communication and phone etiquette, and the ability to multi-task under pressure.
A Class 2 driver's license is considered an asset for this position.
The role is based in Calgary, AB, and is with Southland Transportation.
The role ensures private school operations run smoothly and that staff, the public, and schools receive excellent customer service through effective communication and timely issue resolution.
