Assistant Branch Manager

Location: London, Ontario On‑site 

Work Type: Permanent

Salary: $68,000-$75,000

Vacancy: Existing vacancy 

Why This Role 

This role offers you the ability to grow in the transportation industry learning from trained professionals with years in the industry. Our client is growing and this role has the potential to expand giving you opportunity to grow and develop with them. 

The Role:  Assistant Branch Manager   

• Assist the Branch Manager to oversee daily branch operations to ensure safe and reliable route execution, maintain coverage and staffing.
• Mitigate risk while addressing operational efficiency 
• Help with hiring, onboarding coordination, and workforce planning in collaboration with Human Resources keeping pipeline of candidates steady.
• Coordinate with the Manager, Safety Risk & Performance Optimization regarding CVOR infractions, collision trends, reportable incidents, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Fleet Management to ensure vehicles remain compliant, maintained, and operationally ready.
• Liaise professionally with schools, school boards, and transportation consortium partners regarding service delivery and operational matters as well as responding to parents in a timely manner. 
• Support branch budgeting, purchasing, and cost-control initiatives. 

1.  Review operational reports and identify trends requiring management attention 

What You’ll Bring 

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Transportation, Operations Management, or a related discipline preferred.
  • Minimum three (3) years of supervisory, leadership, or operational experience.
  • Experience in transportation, logistics, customer service, or service delivery environments preferred.
  • Knowledge of student transportation operations considered an asset.

Benefits & Environment 

• RRSP- Match after 3 months up to 3%
• Extended Benefit program. 
• 3-4 weeks vacation depending on experience. 
• Work with a company that has the environmental sustainability operating the largest electrical fleet in the region. 
• Work with a leader in the industry with over 50 years in business.  

Since 1951, Drake International has connected people with meaningful work across Canada and globally. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion and accessibility. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. For accommodation requests, contact your Branch Representative at 519-433-3151. 

This hiring process may use AI‑enabled tools to support.