Planner (Student Transportation) - Permanent

Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is one of the largest school divisions in Alberta serving the education needs of approximately 17950 students in 42 schools. Every day the staff and students of EIPS are encouraged to pursue opportunities to grow and discover their passions in life. We pride ourselves on providing staff and students with the tools to achieve success by offering dynamic programming current resources and practical professional learning opportunities.

EIPS is recruiting a permanent fulltime Planner (12month position) with our Student Transportation department.

Elk Island Public Schools Central Services building is located in Sherwood Park at 683 Wye Road. Providing services for the Division Central Services is comprised of eight departments in addition to the Board of Trustees. The departments include Education Executive Communication Services Facility Services Student TransportationHuman Resources Financial Services Supports for Students and Information Technologies. Central Services isstaff ed by 190 employees.

• Commencing June 2 2025
• 40 hours per week (8 hours/day Monday to Friday)
• O pen to Internal and External Applicants
• Click on Sign in With Employee Email to be considered an Internal Applicant
  
• EIPS offers a comprehensive benefits package

The function and purpose of this position are to provide safe transportation for students in kindergarten to grade 12 while meeting criteria such as legislation policies and procedures. Collaborate with Bus Operators/Bus Contractors School Administrators Parents Safety Monitors School Districts regarding scheduling safety concerns and behaviour incidents.

KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Route Management

• Designing implementing and scheduling of computerized bus routing using transportation software
• Revision of regular routes to meet operational standards address safety issues and improve efficiencies.
• Supervise Safety Monitors at transfer sites
• Oversee transfer sites for safety scheduling and efficiency.
• Measure service performance and make adjustments/improvements as needed to ensure compliance with district criteria and all applicable legislation.
• Optimize bus routes as directed in order to create cost efficiencies.
• Prepare reports on routing and route optimization for the Director of Student Transportation.
• Monitor and confirm route paths and student scanning using GPS software.
• Coordinate individualized busing requests with Student Support Services for students with special requirements (ie. wheelchairs underage students etc.).
• Troubleshoot system malfunction and liaise between Tech Services and Tylertech support.
• Build computerized mapping in growth areas.
• Provide data for boundary planning and reviews.
• Provide reports and data analysis for the Director of Transportation.
• Prepare data for the grant funding application
• Provide direction on messaging for School Messenger callouts.
• Assessment of individualized equipment for students with special needs in conjunction with Student Support Services and Safety and Compliance Coordinator.
• Interpret changes to legislation that affect Student Transportation.
• Provide Bus Schedules to parents in April and August.
• Inform parents of any route schedule changes.
• Monitor and liaise with software provider on technical issues

Bus Operator Training and Safety

• Conduct meetings with school Bus Operators and/or Bus Contractors.
• Monitor bus operator compliance of Alberta Transportation regulations and Alberta Traffic Safety Act utilizing GPS software.
• Instruct Class 2S program to train new bus operators
• Instruct the School Bus Driver Improvement program to bus operators and conduct assessment for SEndorsement certification.
• Coordinate with Safety and Compliance Supervisor and supervise yearly bus evacuation practices at school locations.
• Provide advice and guidance to Bus Operators to adhere to EIPS policies and procedures.
• Attend bus accident sites and provide support to Safety and Compliance Coordinator.
• Review and approve yearly route assessment submitted by Bus Operators.
• Assessment of school sites for traffic safety concerns in conjunction with Safety and Compliance Coordinator EIPS Facilities Department School Administrators and County/City Officials.
• Assist Director with bus cancellations.
• Assist in bus route coverage.

Budget

• Validate monthly route eligible distance for Bus Contractor pay
• Assist Director of Transportation with Alberta Education yearly funding application
• Manage payroll exceptions and hourly staff payroll entry

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education

• Degree or Diploma in a related field or equivalent experience

The following education requirements would be considered an asset. The successful candidate may obtain these requirements during employment:

• Class 2 Drivers License with SEndorsement condition
• Melt Driving Instructor
• School Bus Driver Improvement Program Trainer Certification
• Emergency First Aid Certification

Experience

Five to seven years combined experience in the following:

• Student Transportation department
• School or business environment
• Planning or Logistics
• Information technologies

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ATTITUDES

• High aptitude and knowledge of routing software
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to remain calm and act decisively in emergency situations
• Adjust rapidly to changes and tempo of work activity to multitask effectively due to frequent interruptions
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and written
• Clear understanding of the policies regulations and procedures governing Student Transportation
• Understanding of functionality of equipment (GPS video surveillance student scanning safety harnesses twoway radio)
• Highly skilled serviceoriented with a variety of stakeholders.

For more information please contact Gurveer Chohan Assistant Director Student Transportation ator email .

If you require assistance with the application system please call Apply to Education ator email.