General Manager Transit, GTA and Central Ontario
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- Ajax, ON
- $90,000-120,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Translate organizational vision and strategic priorities into operational plans, measurable objectives, and performance goals.
- Lead initiatives that support growth, service excellence, operational efficiency, and financial sustainability.
- Identify opportunities for service improvements, cost efficiencies, and innovation within transit operations.
- Monitor divisional financial performance, budgets, and revenue opportunities to ensure profitability and responsible fiscal management.
- Apply a forward-looking approach to identify risks and opportunities and initiate improvements proactively.
- Oversee daily transit operations including dispatch, routing, scheduling, and fleet utilization to ensure efficient service delivery.
- Ensure all contractual service requirements, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and regulatory standards are consistently achieved.
- Lead operational planning including service changes, policy updates, and contract start-ups or expansions.
- Monitor vehicle utilization and operational performance to minimize inefficiencies and improve service reliability.
- Work closely with the Health & Safety team to investigate incidents, improve safety practices, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
- Review operational performance metrics and implement strategies to continuously improve service without interruption
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and coaching to managers, supervisors, and operational staff.
- Foster a positive and engaged work environment that supports collaboration, accountability, and employee development.
- Support workforce planning by partnering with Talent Acquisition to attract, hire, and retain qualified team members.
- Lead performance management processes including goal setting, performance reviews, and professional development planning.
- Promote a strong safety culture through leadership, communication, and regular safety meetings.
- Serve as a key contact for municipal partners and major stakeholders regarding operational performance and service delivery.
- Build strong customer relationships through proactive communication and engagement.
- Participate in community initiatives and events to strengthen Transdev’s presence and reputation within the region.
- Support business development efforts including new contract opportunities, proposals, and service expansions.
- Ensure accurate reporting of operational data, KPIs, financial performance, and compliance metrics.
- Oversee payroll administration, budgeting, and cost control within the division.
- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure integrity of operational, financial, and customer records.
- Prepare and present operational reports and performance summaries for senior leadership and client partners.
- You posses a University degree, college diploma, or equivalent experience
- You have minimum 5 years of leadership experience in an operations or transportation environment
- Your experience in transit or transportation operations considered a strong asset
- You bring demonstrated experience managing budgets, financial performance, and operational KPIs
- You posses strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams
- You bring excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management abilities
- You can demonstrate strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities in a fast-paced operational environment
- You have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- You are proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and operational systems
- You must be able to travel within Central Ontario, the entire GTA and surrounding areas, including North and East of Toronto.
- You have a minimum valid Ontario G Class Driver’s Licence
- You have a Clean Driver’s Abstract
- You have a Clear Criminal Record Search
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Great company culture
- Award Winning
- Growth oriented company
- Subsidiary of Global Transportation Provider (Transdev)
- Employee recognition
- We offer free licence upgrade
- We support the development, work-life balance and well-being of our employees
- We build a supportive corporate culture that encourages diversity and enables our people to flourish.
- We enable our employees to have a positive social impact by deploying sustainable mobility solutions.
- We offer comprehensive benefits packages for full-time employees with an Employee Assistance Program, RRSP program, a great company perks program and an Employee Referral Bonus for all staff
- We are an Award Winning company
- As a subsidiary of Transdev, we provide opportunities for a rewarding career with a growing, global transportation provider
- We focus on innovation and sustainable environmental initiatives
- We offer our employees opportunities to build their own experience within a local, global Group.
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