Supervisor Operations - 12 Month Contract

FIRST STUDENT MANAGEMENT LLC

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HALIFAX, NS Until 9/27/2026 3+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 29, 2026 Last posted July 29, 2026
Job description

Come join one of the largest transportation organizations in all of North America!


First Student is currently hiring for an Operations Supervisor - 12 Month contract.

In this role you will focus on supervising day to day operations of our buses. As well as schedule the maintenance and fueling of the buses. This is great opportunity to enhance your skill set and grow and contribute with a dynamic company.


Job Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrates and promotes a safe work environment at all times

  • Insures drivers have the daily paperwork necessary to complete their routes. Insures completed charter paperwork is received by the Location Manager for processing.

  • Coordinates field trips by the assignment of personnel and vehicles.

  • Under location managers direction, assists drivers with establishing route descriptions.

  • Insures that drivers follow through with scheduled fueling and mechanical work

  • Observes safety practices of personnel and takes corrective action when necessary.

  • Assists Location Manager during training session and kick off meetings.

  • Attends disciplinary meetings with location manager

  • May interact with school officials on routine matters at smaller bus locations.

  • May drive bus on occasion if necessary.

  • Assists dispatcher when necessary.

  • May manage small locations under the overall direction of the Location Manager

  • Insures that routes meet state, local, and vendor requirements.

  • Reviews time sheets prior to submission to payroll.


Minimum Requirements:

  • 3-5 years experience in transportation industry.

  • Good supervisory skills.

  • Excellent communication and organization skills.

  • Good Interpersonal skills

  • Computer skills


Apply/submit a resume today, for an exciting and challenging position within the First Family!

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.

About this role

Summary

Supervise bus operations, coordinate schedules, ensure safety, and manage staff in transportation.

Job title

Supervisor Operations - 12 Month Contract

Experience level

3-5 years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

transportation

Location requirements

On-site in Halifax, NS, no remote work allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

supervisory skillscommunicationorganizationcomputer skills

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

bus operationsschedulingsafetytrainingmaintenance
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Halifax, NS, Canada

On-site City