First for a reason: At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer. Location Manager – Caledon East, ON Company: First Student Location: Caledon East, Ontario Job Type: Full-Time Join a team that’s passionate about safety, service, and community impact. First Student is seeking a dedicated and experienced Location Manager to lead our school bus operations in Caledon East. This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing daily operations, ensuring safety compliance, and delivering exceptional service to our students and families. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage all aspects of the location’s operations, including driver supervision, dispatch, maintenance, and customer service. Ensure compliance with safety standards, provincial regulations, and company policies. Monitor performance metrics and implement strategies to improve efficiency and service quality. Collaborate with regional leadership and school boards to meet transportation needs. Manage staffing, training, and development of team members. Oversee budgeting, reporting, and resource allocation for the location. Qualifications Previous experience in transportation, logistics, or operations management (school bus or fleet experience is an asset). Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities. Knowledge of Ontario safety and transportation regulations. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and operational systems. Valid driver’s license (Class B or willingness to obtain is an asset). Why Join First Student? Competitive salary and benefits package RRSP matching program Paid vacation and holidays Opportunities for growth and advancement Supportive and safety-focused work culture Ready to lead a team that makes a difference every day? Apply now ! 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
