Assistant Director of Transportation Services – 1.0 FTE - Probationary

Central Office

Located in Calgary, Foundations for the Future Charter Academy (FFCA) is the largest
public charter school in Alberta, serving over 4000 students in eight campuses
throughout the city. We offer educational programming through a distinctive FFCA
Teaching and Learning Framework that has been refined and developed within the
Alberta context for students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Our mission is to provide a
safe and caring environment where the four pillars of our charter, namely academic
excellence, character development, parental involvement and staff leadership, are
valued and fostered.

Position Summary:

An Assistant Director of Transportation is required for a full-time continuing position
beginning immediately.

Reporting to the Director of Transportation Services, the Assistant Director of
Transportation supports the safe, timely, and cost-effective operation of student
transportation for all FFCA campuses. This role provides operational and administrative
support related to route management, contractor coordination, and stakeholder
communication. The Assistant Director of Transportation ensures students are
transported safely and efficiently and supports the Director in delivering high-quality
transportation services across the division.

Responsibilities:

1. Bus Routes

In collaboration with the Director of Transportation Services, the Assistant
Director of Transportation is responsible for:

a. Scheduling and adjusting bus routes using transportation logistics
software to ensure safe, effective routing.

b. Monitoring daily route performance and identifying modifications
needed to address operational concerns, demographic changes,
efficiency, or safety—implementing adjustments with Director
approval.

c.



Annual route creation and providing input.

2. Bus Contractor Coordination

a. Working with the bus contractor to support driver orientation, training, and

operational readiness for all FFCA routes.
b. Meeting periodically with the carrier liaison to review routing details, stop

locations, student conduct, and campus-specific considerations.
c. Coordinating annual bus evacuation procedures in partnership with the

carrier.
d. Organizing fall start-up driver meetings and ensuring drivers receive all

required materials.

3. Communication & Liaison

a. Develop, maintain, and distribute of the FFCA Transportation Parent
Handbook.

b. Reviewing handbook policies and expectations with the carrier, staff, and
the broader FFCA community as needed.

c. Preparing and submitting incident/accident reports involving students,
drivers, or buses.

d. Building and maintaining positive working relationships with the bus
contractor, local municipalities, other school jurisdictions, and relevant
regulatory bodies.

e. Promoting student transportation safety and awareness across all FFCA
campuses.

f. Coordinating transportation communications at the direction of the
Director, including:

- School closures
- Bus delays/cancellations
- Route changes
- Start-of-year messaging for families

g. Supporting efficient rollout of registration and fee updates for FFCA
families.

4. Administrative & Operational Support

a.



Utilizing and maintaining all transportation software platforms (routing,

GPS, registration/fee systems) to ensure accurate and current information.
b. Assisting Central Office staff and the Director of Transportation with:

- Bus contractor payments
- PPT/transportation grant data
- Webpage updates for routes
- Transportation fee assessments
- Annual fee schedule reviews
- PPT payment submissions
- Contract management and procurement support
- Board policy and administrative procedure updates

- Boundary adjustments, grade reconfigurations, or campus changes

affecting routes

c. Carrying out additional duties as required to support transportation
operations.

Physical Requirements: none

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Attributes:

- High School Diploma
- 2-4 years of experience in a related field
- Proficient in Microsoft / Office 365 / SharePoint Applications
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong verbal and written communications skills
- Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities
- Professional work ethic, maintains confidentiality
- Strong organizational skills
- Takes initiative and works independently
- Knowledge of City of Calgary and interpreting city maps
- Flexible

Desired Experience and/or Training:

- Post-secondary diploma or degree
- Familiarity with Athena, Powerschool, Rycor, School Messenger, Transportation

logistics software and GPS routing platforms is an asset

Salary Range: $73,278 - $91,520.

Closing date for applications: This position will remain open until filled.

Application Details:

Interested candidates are asked to e-mail a cover letter, resume and 2 references to
[email protected].

While all applicants are thanked for their interest, only those selected for the interview
process will be contacted.

📌 Assistant Director of Transportation Services - 1.0 FTE - CO (Canada)
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