2026-2027 Spare Bus Driver

Grande Yellowhead Public School Division; Edson; On-site; CAD 24,796 - 38,572; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Hours

Complimentary Class 2 Training

Summers, weekends and holidays off

Parent may take pre-school child to be

Job summary

Grande Yellowhead Public School Division in Alberta seeks Spare School Bus Drivers to support daily student transportation across Edson, Lobstick, and Hinton. Duties commence immediately for trained individuals, with ongoing training provided by the division.

Applicants should hold a valid Class 5 license and be able to pass required background checks. The role offers flexible hours, training opportunities, and a pathway for advancement within the transportation department.

Qualifications

• Must have Alberta Class 5 driver’s license.
• Must be physically able to perform required duties and pass a functional assessment.
• Must pass RCMP/ Vulnerable Sector check and Alberta Child Intervention Record Check.

Responsibilities

• Operate as a Spare Driver on a day-to-day basis to transport students safely to and from school.
• Maintain safe, reliable transportation across the bus routes as needed.
• Attend monthly training sessions and comply with division policies.

Skills

Physical fitness

Background checks clearance

Education

Valid Class 5 Driver’s license

Job description

Position

Spare School Bus Drivers

Location

Edson, Lobstick & Hinton, Alberta

Start Date

Duties to commence immediately for trained individuals.

Application Period

The competition will remain open during the 2026 - 2027 School Year.

Division Overview

Grande Yellowhead Public School Division (GYPSD) is the third largest geographical school division in Alberta, spanning a vast area from Evansburg west along the Yellowhead Highway to Jasper, and north to Grande Cache. Operated from the Education Services Centre in Edson, the transportation department manages 54 school bus routes across five distinct zones within Yellowhead County, safely transporting over 2,200 students and covering more than 8,000 kilometers daily.

Responsibilities

To ensure continuous, reliable operations across this extensive network, the Division employs Spare Drivers on a day-to-day basis to safely transport students to and from school in the absence of Permanent Full-Time School Bus Drivers.

Benefits

• Flexible Hours
• Complimentary Class 2 Training
• Summers, weekends and holidays off
• Parents may take their pre-school child to work with them
• Opportunity for advancement

Qualifications

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s license
• Physical ability to perform required duties, and pass a functional assessment.

Training

No experience? We provide the necessary training! Courses are held monthly, and successful completion is required for all division staff.

Division Context

Grande Yellowhead Public School Division stretches from Jasper National Park, east to Evansburg, south of Cadomin, and northwest to Grande Cache. The jurisdiction includes 17 schools, 5 Learning Connection Centres, approximately 5,000 students and 600 staff. The Division is governed by seven elected Trustees.

Required Checks

• A current RCMP Record check with Vulnerable Sector
• A current Alberta Government Child Intervention Record Check

Application Documents

• A cover letter and resume
• The resume must highlight professional qualifications, relevant training and experience.
• Please include a list of three references with permission for Grande Yellowhead Public School Division to contact any or all references.

For more information please reach out to: [e-mail].

We thank all applicants for their interest however; we will contact only those selected for interviews.

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