Manager Training and Standards

POSITION : Manager Training and Standards REPORTS TO : Director Motor Coach Services DEPARTMENT : Motor Coach Services LOCATION : North Bay, ON REFERENCE : 500-91-27 SALARY : $112,788 - $132,704 WHO WE ARE: Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) is an Agency of the Province of Ontario that provides efficient and vital transportation services.

We are a modern, forward-thinking organization focused on providing safe and reliable transportation services.

ONTC has a rich history of over 120 years and strong connections to the communities we serve.

With over 1200 skilled professionals, we work together to enhance transportation services and ensure that they are sustainable for future generations.

• We offer a dynamic workplace culture, along with a competitive salary, excellent benefit package, a defined benefit pension plan, paid vacation, paid personal leave days and discounted transportation on our bus and passenger rail services.
• ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT: The Manager, Training and Standards, Motor Coach Operations is responsible for ensuring the effective development, delivery and oversight of training programs, operational standards and compliance requirements that support safe, reliable and customer-focused motor coach services. The position ensures regulatory compliance, workforce competency and continuous improvement across Motor Coach Operations. MAJOR DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES: • Develop, update and maintain operating procedures, training manuals and standard work practices. • Ensure compliance with legislation, company policies and collective agreements. • Identify training or standards gaps through incident reviews and implement corrective actions.
• • Integrate CVOR and motor carrier safety requirements into training programs, evaluations, coaching and operating procedures. • Maintain training and qualification records required for audits and compliance reviews. • Participate in audits, manage corrective action plans and support compliance monitoring activities. • Analyze trends in collisions, inspections, convictions and other safety indicators and recommend mitigation strategies.
• • Promote a safety-first and service excellence culture. • Provide coaching and guidance to trainers and operations leaders regarding standards and performance. • Collaborate with Operations, Safety, Fleet Maintenance, Human Resources, Labour Relations and regulatory partners to support operational objectives.
• • Ensure training programs support legislative and company safety requirements. • Support regulatory and internal training requirements including accessibility, emergency response and workplace safety. • Participate on Health and Safety and Collision Review Committees. • Support remedial and return-to-duty training following incidents or compliance findings. REQUIREMENTS: • University degree in Education, Transportation Management, Occupational Health and Safety or a related field and/or a combination of recent and relevant experience. • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a regulated transportation environment (motor coach, rail, transit, aviation or freight). • PRIDE Certification (Professional Instructor in Driver Education) preferred • Fleet Accident Investigation Certification or training • Led compliance initiatives, audits, and incident investigations to support regulatory adherence, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement.
• • Experience leading, coaching and developing employees. • Designed and implemented training programs, operational procedures, and competency based frameworks to strengthen organizational capability.
• • A strong understanding of legislation, regulatory requirements, collective agreements, budgeting processes, project planning, and performance reporting to support informed decision-making and operational effectiveness. • Valid Commercial Driver's License (Class B or C) is considered an asset. • Motor Carrier Safety Compliance Training with CVOR knowledge or equivalent. • Hours of Service and Electronic Logging Devices compliance training • Train-the-Trainer Certification as well as On-Board Safety and Emergency Procedure training are considered assets. • Knowledge of compliance auditing, risk management and adult learning principles. • Strong leadership, coaching, communication and project management skills. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, Teams and SharePoint. • Commitment to health and safety. APPLICATION PROCESS: The successful candidate will need to pass the following clearances: criminal record check, employment references and education verification. CLOSING DATE: Monday August 3, 2026, no later than 11:59 p.m.

Qualified individuals are invited to apply in writing with a current covering letter and resume (provided in one document), stating reference name and number.

• Visit our career website to apply: https://www.ontarionorthland.ca/en/careers We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. If it is determined that any information provided in the application or during the recruitment process is false, misleading, or incomplete, Ontario Northland may discontinue your candidacy from further consideration. At Ontario Northland, we are committed to employment equity.
• We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Ontario Northland and invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+. Ontario Northland will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.

If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources. ONTC does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to make or inform hiring decisions.

We do use an external applicant tracking system (ATS) to help manage applications efficiently.

While the ATS may apply basic automated filters or sorting functions, all applications are reviewed and evaluated by human recruiters. Les offres d'emploi sont également disponibles en français.

Visitez notre site Web sur les carrières ou appelez le 1-800-363-7512, pour plus de renseignements.

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