OSTA: City of Ottawa transit control manager named new GM of school bus authority [Video]

The school bus authority for Ottawa’s English public and catholic schools has named a new general manager and chief administrative officer.

The Ottawa Student Transportation Authority (OSTA) said Tuesday that Joel Lemieux has been appointed to the role. He begins April 15.

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Lemieux most recently served as manager of the city’s transit operations control centre. According to his LinkedIn profile, he was also superintendent of transit operations from 2014 to 2016. OSTA says he began his career as a bus operator.

“Throughout his tenure with the City of Ottawa, Mr. Lemieux has demonstrated a proven track record of effective leadership and operational management, making him a valuable addition to the OSTA team,” OSTA said in a news release Tuesday.

“We are excited to welcome Mr. Lemieux to OSTA and look forward to the positive impact …