31 Jul
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Voyago
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Toronto
Voyago is hiring a General Manager to oversee our Transit Division in the Greater Toronto Area, Central Ontario and Durham Region. This is an immediate opening for a new full time role.
Your Role Reporting directly to the Vice President, Transit, the General Manager, Transit is responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and growth of the Transit division in the Greater Toronto Area. This role provides strategic direction while overseeing daily operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality transit services that meet contractual requirements and organizational goals.
The General Manager will drive operational excellence, financial performance, and customer satisfaction while fostering strong relationships with municipal partners, employees, and community stakeholders. This leader will champion a culture focused on safety, continuous improvement, and employee engagement while supporting business development and long-term sustainability of transit services
Primary Responsibilities
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.
Operations Management
Oversee daily transit operations including dispatch, routing, scheduling, and fleet utilization to ensure productive 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
Leadership & Team Development
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.
Customer & Community Relations
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.
Administration & Compliance
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.
Your profile
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
Your Location As a General Manager, Transit, you will play a critical leadership role in delivering safe and reliable transit services while helping shape the future of mobility within the communities we serve. This is an opportunity to lead a growing division, develop high-performing teams, and make a meaningful impact on public transportation services.
By joining the Voyago Transit team in the GTA, Central Ontario & Durham Region, you’ll find:
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Employee Referral Bonus
Great company culture
Award Winning
Growth oriented company
Subsidiary of Global Transportation Provider (Transdev)
Employee recognition
Compensation range $90,000 to $120,000. The Perks
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.
Voyago is committed to provide accommodation for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request of the internal or external applicant. If you require an accommodation due to a disability for an interview, please notify Human Resources directly to make appropriate arrangements when contacted for an interview.
We thank all applicants however only those under consideration will be contacted
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📌 General Manager Transit, GTA and Central Ontario (Toronto)
🏢 Voyago
📍 Toronto