CHIEF SAFETY & TRAINING OFFICER

The position Serves as the Chief Safety Officer for the Corporation.

         Plans, develops, directs, and implements organization’s Safety Management System (SMS), Security and Emergency Response programs. Works with Senior Staff to ensure a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment; works with the Operations Manager to ensure efficient and safe public transportation while conducting quality control annual ride along observations and related tasks.

·         Directs hazard identification, security and safety risk evaluations. Monitors mitigation activities related to Safety and Security for the Corporation.

·         Provides periodic reports on safety performance. Maintains Safety Documentation. Plans and organizes safety management training. The scale of these functions will vary depending on the needs of the organization.

·         Ensures that Corporation safety policies and procedures are adhered to; conducts safety audits; determines training needs, develops and delivers appropriate safety-related and other operational training and provides follow-up as needed.

·         Conducts investigations into revenue and non-revenue vehicle accidents and workers’ compensation claims; processes all related documents; follows-up all claims to ensure timely resolution. Conducts root cause analyses to identify and resolve issues; identifies trends and makes recommendations as needed.

·         Oversees all new-hire training and provides assistance to gain certification and endorsements. Orientating and teaching skills to new hires during the on-boarding process; and evaluating for release to revenue service. Assists operations in evaluating operator performance and documentation; customer service incidents; and back-up to operating positions as necessary. This is a safety sensitive position subject to the rules and regulations of the Drug and Alcohol Policy.