Temporary Full Time Transportation Clerk - #226672

Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) provides service to approximately 6,300 students in Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12 in 34 schools and is one of the largest employers in the Grande Prairie/Spirit River region.

PWPSD manages one of the largest transportation systems in the province of Alberta. Each day, approximately 100 school bus drivers travel more than 14,225 kilometers in a total service area of 16,519 square kilometers.

PWPSD Transportation Department invites applications for a Temporary Full-Time TRANSPORTATION CLERK (40 hours/week). Shift schedule is 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Must be able to effectively communicate with parents and drivers through telephone and 2 way radio
• Create work orders and CVIP inspection reports
• Create monthly vehicle and extra trip billing reports
• Maintain bus advisory on bus cancellations or delays
• Maintain vehicle, driver, pre-trip and hours of service files
• Maintain transportation contracts throughout the school year
• Preparing packages for school bus driver start-up meeting (August)
• Maintain fuel logs and fuel cards as well as billing to various internal departments
• Monthly filing
• Abstract searches
• Create monthly newsletter
• Provide support to the Director of Transportation and department staff
• Coordinate extra trip charters as required
  
  

Education

• Business or related diploma and/or experience in transportation or school board setting is preferred
  
  

The Following Would Be Considered An Asset

• First Aid Certification
  
  

Experience

Experience In The Following Would Be Considered As Asset

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

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficient computer skills in various programs
• Punctual, dependable and able to work in a team environment
• Occasional overtime may be required
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to remain calm and act decisively in emergent situations
• Adjust rapidly to changes or work activities in order to multi-task effectively
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and written with internal and external stakeholders
• Clear understanding of policies, regulations, and procedures governing Student Transportation
  
  

Applications should include:

• Completed ApplytoEducation profile
• Cover letter
• Detailed resume
• Three references with current contact information
  
  

A current Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Check), dated within the last six months, is a condition of employment.

Terms and conditions of employment are outlined in . The salary range for this position is $54,221.16 to $72,562.32 per year, commensurate with education and experience.

Eligible employees may qualify for a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your work and family life; including Life Insurance, Extended Disability Benefit, Dental Care, Extended Health Care and Vision Benefits.

We appreciate and thank you for your application; however, only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted. PWPSD reserves the right to check references prior to the scheduling of interviews. All questions about this opportunity should be addressed to Kellie Lewis, Director of Human Resources and Labour Relations at or by phone at (780) 831-3077.

PWPSD accepts applications for all positions online. All applicants, both internal and external, are required to create a profile and apply for career opportunities as they become available. Once you have successfully applied to a position you will receive a confirmation e-mail, and the job will be listed in your ‘Job Application Log’. If you require technical assistance registering for an account or uploading documents, please call ApplytoEducation at 1-877-900-5627.