Operations Scheduler

Req ID : 25638

Vacancy Type : Part-Time

Number of Positions : 2

Closing Date : 10 / 23 / 2024

Job Summary

Be a part of an enthusiastic team of Operations in our Transit Division today!

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor - Scheduling, the successful candidate will :

• Allocate daily resources (vehicles and operators) in accordance with the HASTUS schedule and daily demands.
• Work with Operations Routes team including Route Supervisors and other Service Delivery staff to meet daily service delivery requirements with minimizing service cancellation and effectively assigning overtime work.
• Monitor HASTUS to ensure accurate recording of operator check-in and work assignments
• Ensure all open work is covered effectively on a daily basis, and in accordance with established policies and procedures, relevant legislation (ESA, OHSA, and HTA) and the Collective Agreement.
• Utilize spareboard operators effectively to prevent and / or minimize interruption to daily service delivery.
• Schedule and assign operators’ overtime work, administer and process overtime forms, adjust crews in HASTUS and ensure proper overtime procedures are adhered to.
• Maintain accurate records related to operator attendance and administrative requests to support Operations Supervisors / Managers’ approval and follow up.
• Prepare and process scheduled work based on calendar signup dates
• Prepare the daily vehicle parking plan and monitor the daily utilization of buses and change off cars in the garage and transit facilities.
• Maintain close liaison with Control, Maintenance and the Operations Supervisors to ensure minimal service disruption on-road.
• Monitor and report any violations of Transit rules and regulations.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills and Qualifications

• Graduation from Secondary School required and Post Secondary education preferred.
• Must be available to work various shifts including Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays.
• Excellent analytical and decision making skills matched by strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable with using computerized systems.
• Must be able to work in garage and transit facilities, in all weather conditions, walking, standing and sitting for extended periods during the shift
• Be able to multitask in a fast paced environment
• Demonstrated ability in customer service, communication, team work, initiative / self-management, accountability and adaptability
• Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with all employees in a unionized environment
• Familiar with scheduling software or garage management software like HASTUS, TOS, Trapeze Scheduling Suite or similar software
• Transit operations experience would be considered an asset

Hourly Rate / Salary : $ 32.24 - $ 42.99

Hours of Work : up to 40 hrs

Work Location : Mississauga Transit

Department / Division / Section : T&W / Transportation&Works Dept , T&W / Mississauga Transit , MT Operations

Non-Union / Union : Non Union

We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online.

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve.

Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.

Learn more about the City’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion .

Accommodations

The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and / or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and / or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.