The Abbotsford School District is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Stó:lō people, the Semá:th First Nation and Mathxwí First Nation. With this, we respect the longstanding relationships that Indigenous Nations have to this land, as they are the original caretakers.
Why Abbotsford?
Located under an hour from Vancouver, the Abbotsford School District is settled in the heart of the beautiful Fraser Valley and surrounded by spectacular mountain views.
Learn more about the Abbotsford community: tourismabbotsford.ca // thefraservalley
Why the Abbotsford School District?
Every day, in every classroom and office at Abbotsford School District, our employees provide a world-class, innovative educational experience for over 19,000 students. We provide a workplace that fosters creativity, inspires excellence, and challenges everyone to embrace growth.
Working in public education is both challenging and rewarding, but at the Abbotsford School District we truly believe that every one of our employees has the opportunity to help children learn, grow, and succeed.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Manager—Transportation, the Foreman—Transportation, supervises, directs and coordinates the day-to-day operations of the department with emphasis on assigning tasks and setting priorities for mechanics and dispatchers. Although the Transportation Foreman’s primary responsibilities are in administration, supervision and direction, the incumbent may also work as a member of the crew for which he/she is responsible. This position is also responsible for coordinating all new and refresher bus driver training.
Work involves estimating, planning and scheduling, ordering materials, supervision and evaluation of work, maintaining records for job costing and operating computer equipment to input and retrieve data, as required. The incumbent is responsible for the timely completion of assigned work within the budget and as required.
Considerable experience necessary as a Commercial Transport Mechanic, or Vehicle Technician with a Commercial Air Brakes for Mechanics courses, or the willingness and ability to acquire a Commercial Air Brakes for Mechanics course in a timely manner. Work is performed under minimal supervision and considerable independence of judgment and action is required in the discharge of a foreman’s duties, although unusual problems may be referred to the Manager of Transportation or designate.
SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Supervisory Role
Bus Driver Training and Development
Administrative Role
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Grade 12 diploma, or equivalent; supplemented by a current British Columbia or Interprovincial Trade Qualification – Commercial Transport or Vehicle Technician with a Commercial Air Brakes for Mechanics. A minimum of 5 years’ recent and related experience; 2 years’ recent supervisory experience; and successful completion of a Supervisory Skills credit course. A valid Class 2 BC driver’s license with air brakes certification. As well, the incumbents also require the following: