Are you an experienced transportation professional who knows how to turn operational capacity into business opportunity?Prairie Bus Lines is looking for a Charter Operations Manager to lead and grow our charter operations in Red Deer and the surrounding area. While school transportation is at the heart of our business, this role presents an exciting opportunity to maximize the use of our existing fleet and resources by developing and expanding charter business within the region.This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who understands transportation operations, knows the local market and geography, and can balance customer service, operational efficiency, safety, and business growth. The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day charter operation, including operational coordination, safety and related training, while identifying opportunities to strengthen and grow the charter business.The regular work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with flexibility to provide leadership and operational support during the evenings as required.Principal Duties And ResponsibilitiesProvide leadership and direction to the Charter operations teamRespond to customer requests and seek out additional charter workMaintain awareness of current industry trends and changesAssist in the development of operational budgets and forecastsReview monthly financials and report on variancesInvestigate and initiate change to improve operations systems and proceduresRecruit, manage, supervise, and direct personnelSupervise and delegate responsibilities of personnel, ensuring all charter requests are covered in the most profitable and productive mannerWork closely with the Maintenance and Operations departments to ensure adequate numbers and sizes of units are available to cover all requestsPrepare monthly billingAttend safety meetingsEstablish and maintain relationships with current and future clientsAdhere to company's Core Values, and achieve its strategic goalsRequirements3+ years operations and management experience with strength in planning and schedulingExperience with profit/loss analysisBudget creation and management experienceFamiliarity with the people transportation industryAbility to manage multiple contractsExpertise in organizational planning and problem solvingKnowledge of provincial and federal laws & regulations pertaining to industry requirementsKnowledge of WCB and Occupational Health & Safety regulationsKnowledge of budgeting and financial statementsExceptional organizational, analytic problem solving, and diplomacy skillsExcellent communication skills with the ability to interact professionally while exhibiting confidentiality and tactProficiency in Microsoft Office#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Charter Operations Leadership Role In Red Deer (Burnstick Lake)
🏢 Prairie Bus Lines
📍 Burnstick Lake