Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
2007 Leadership Award
Timeline
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James Boss

Victoria,BC

Summary

Experienced Supervisor with over 25 years of experience in Transportation. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements. Consistently improving standards in Operations and Change Management.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager, Transit System Operations

BC Transit
Victoria
01.2020 - 12.2025
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring efficiency and adherence to company policies.
  • Developed training programs for staff, enhancing team performance and productivity.
  • Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows and reduced operational costs.
  • Analyzed performance data to identify trends and inform decision-making processes.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous improvement through regular feedback and mentoring sessions.
  • Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.

Lead Transit Supervisor

BC Transit
Victoria , BC
05.2013 - 01.2020

Lead the TS Group and provide support and mentor-ship with:

- Training & Development, Payroll, IT, T.Comm & PPM

- Scheduling, T-Car, Equipment & Uniform Issues

- Nextride training and implementation

Transit Supervisor

BC Transit
Victoria, BC
08.2004 - 05.2013

Supervised and supported Transit Operators.

Responded to serious incidents including assaults, accidents, fires, injuries and vandalism.

Liaised with multiple outside agencies regarding road construction, road closures and detours affecting Transit service.

Found creative solutions to minimize lost transit service during service disruptions

Transit Operator

BC Transit
Victoria, BC
04.1995 - 08.2004

Responsible for the safe operation of a city transit bus.

Dealt with hundreds of people in a professional courteous manner.

Resolved passenger complaints and concerns.

Assisted passengers with route and schedule information.

Police Officer

Peel Regional Police
Brampton, ON
02.1988 - 10.1993

Investigated hundreds of incidents, complaints and accidents.

Intervened in violent conflicts and negotiated resolutions.

Trained new recruits and evaluated their performance.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid Canada
Victoria BC

Some College (No Degree) - Collaborative Conflict Resolution

Justice Institute Of B.C.
Victoria BC

Some College (No Degree) - Basic And Advanced Security Training

Justice Institute Of B.C.
Victoria BC

Diploma of Business Administration -

University Of Victoria
Victoria BC
06.2009

Certificate - Leadership For Supervisors

Camosun College
Victoria BC

Skills

  • Collaborative Leadership
  • Training and mentoring
  • Staff management
  • Customer service
  • Decision-making
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Operations management

Accomplishments

2007 Leadership Award

2018 Collaboration Award

2007 Leadership Award

REV Core value

Selected for my ability to see a goal and trusted to work in a steadfast manner to bring people together until the goal is achieved

Timeline

Manager, Transit System Operations

BC Transit
01.2020 - 12.2025

Lead Transit Supervisor

BC Transit
05.2013 - 01.2020

Transit Supervisor

BC Transit
08.2004 - 05.2013

Transit Operator

BC Transit
04.1995 - 08.2004

Police Officer

Peel Regional Police
02.1988 - 10.1993

Some College (No Degree) - Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid Canada

Some College (No Degree) - Collaborative Conflict Resolution

Justice Institute Of B.C.

Some College (No Degree) - Basic And Advanced Security Training

Justice Institute Of B.C.

Diploma of Business Administration -

University Of Victoria

Certificate - Leadership For Supervisors

Camosun College
James Boss