First Student

Accountant

• Conduct general-ledger account reconciliations, verify accuracy of data, and identify and correct errors made by internal and external personnel
• Support monthly, quarterly, half-year, and year-end financial closes, including assigned journal entries, balance-sheet account reconciliations, accruals, and overall maintenance of operational management accounts
• Assist in providing schedules and commentary for operational management account results and variances, and for the production of working-capital cash-flow reports
• Maintain and update records and reports for profit and loss, taxes, liabilities, and assets
• Prepare special financial reports, when requested by senior managers, by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends

Senior Regional Accountant

Recruitment

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract top talent
• Partner with hiring managers to understand talent needs
• Proactively build and maintain diverse candidate pipelines
• Establish partnerships with community organizations
• Provide exceptional candidate experience
• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process
• Regularly track and report key performance indicators (KPIs)

Region Staff Recruiter

Manager

• The Area Safety Manager (ASM) supports the safety of designated locations for all operational, facility and shop activities within the geographic area.
• The ASM works directly with the Area General Manager and must be able to lead behavioral and organizational change by influencing and change management.
• The ASM drives continuous improvement by reviewing data and deploying strategies to mitigate risks.
• The ASM ensures that division safety initiatives and processes and embedded into the area operations and monitors adherence to strategic and program initiatives.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and company policy.
• Works with the RSD, LSM, LM and the Maintenance Manager, to ensure safety provisions are developed and deployed in accordance to budget and guidance.
• Identifies underperforming locations to established targets, perform analysis and work with location team to develop, recommend, and implement continuous improvement processes.
• Conduct comprehensive incident investigations for all serious events.
• Assists to develop actions and ensures lessons learned are communicated and implemented.
• Share best practices and innovative approaches for problem solving at locations managed by the position.
• Provide support to RSD and Risk Management on claims management and in litigation.
• Complete Root Cause Analysis with operations and maintenance as required.
• Has direct responsibility to ensure proper driving trainer staffing levels.
• Work closely with operations and HR to identify trainer needs and effectively administer driver onboarding.
• Assist locations to determine and implement proper remedial actions for safety events and review disciplinary actions with HR and Operations.
• Multiple location oversight to guide locations on compliance with First Student policies and SOPs, as well as applicable laws and regulations, provide visibility of location compliance scores to regional and senior team.
• Prepare monthly reports and safety performance analysis for locations.
• Identify trends and corrective actions and communicate to AGM and management team.
• Assess location safety performance by utilizing Daily Dispatch, Driver Mobile Manager, and other applicable tools.
• In partnership with LM, will participate in the recruiting process for selection and on-boarding of new LSM’s.
• Provide safety training for new LMs and LSMs; develop LSM competencies and skills and support regional train the trainer workshops.
• Ensure operational efficiencies at a location level by utilizing Focus, Zonar, and the Safety Care database
• Perform location Safety Wellness Checks at least annually at high-risk locations this may require more frequent inspections and safety reviews.
• Assists HR/LM with driver recruitment, retention, and training activities
• Supplements the site safety review process by conducting safety audits.
• Additionally, the ASM works with the locations and RVPs/AGMs to properly close Site Safety Review actions.
• ASM manages the BeSafe process, including Safety Leadership course delivery, identifying and onboarding BeSafe Coaches and monitor debrief quality.
• Works with RVP, AGM and LM regarding the communication and execution of divisional wide activities and actions.
• Provides technical oversight to the LSM, as needed, while the requests from LM’s will be prioritized and in partnership with the ASM to support the Operations and Safety function.
• Verification of location compliance with PDDP, EDTP, Non- Conforming Vehicles standards and conduct quality assurance by auditing elements of training programs being conducted at a location level.
• Ensures that all Training Standards are being carried per Company guidelines.
• Support the execution of kickoff/safety meetings by working closely with location staff.
• Provides the appropriate level of startup support. Other responsibilities as requested or required.

Area Safety Manager

• Guide candidates through the full cycle recruitment onboarding journey, including the official offer, hiring documentation, and compliance requirements.
• Ensure candidates are scheduled for all appropriate training (remote, onsite, or a mix) and are prepared for their first day of in-person training at their designated location.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all new hires, addressing questions and providing support throughout the onboarding process.
• Ensure all hiring documentation is completed accurately, including background checks and compliance-related forms.
• Maintain up-to-date records of candidate progress and documentation within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and other company systems.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Training, HR, Employment Standards, Safety, and Operations teams to facilitate smooth onboarding and compliance processes.
• Communicate regularly with training teams and location managers to coordinate schedules and ensure candidates are prepared for their training.
• Utilize the ATS and other tools to manage candidate activity and movement throughout the onboarding process.
• Foster relationships with candidates to enhance their experience, ensuring timely communication and support.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), such as time-to-hire, onboarding completion rates, and training readiness.
• Ensure recruiting and onboarding practices align with Employment Standards Act, AODA requirements, and company policies.
• Provide exceptional customer service to candidates and internal teams, maintaining effective working relationships across all stakeholders.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices.

Candidate Experience Specialist

• Proactively build and maintain diverse candidate pools using various methods, including online platforms, in-person networking, and community outreach.
• Ensure a seamless transition of candidates from recruitment to onboarding, partnering with CX Specialists and training teams.
• Act as the primary point of contact between the recruitment team and the Region CX Director, facilitating clear and timely communication.
• Provide day-to-day support and coaching to recruitment team members, helping them overcome challenges and stay aligned with recruitment best practices.
• Work with the recruitment team to tailor and optimize recruiting strategies for specific areas, leveraging automated talent acquisition tools and local market insights.
• Foster relationships with local community leaders, schools, and other sources of talent to build a robust candidate pipeline.
• Prepare and submit recruiting reports to the Region CX Director, highlighting key metrics, trends, and the effectiveness of sourcing strategies.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to recruitment team members to develop their skills and support their professional growth.
• Work closely with Candidate Experience specialists, training teams, Area General Managers and Location Managers to ensure a smooth and efficient candidate onboarding process.

Lead Area Recruiter

Project Manager

• First Student is a family of 60,000+ employees safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers daily
• Brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II
• Focus on safety and innovation; training and technology in transportation industry
• Opportunities for advancement and development within the company

Senior Regional Accountant

Region Staff Recruiter

Area Safety Manager

Candidate Experience Specialist

Lead Area Recruiter

Sr Project Manager