Bus Assistant

National Express; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in Kingston is seeking a Bus Assistant for part-time employment. The role involves maintaining passenger safety and conduct while assisting with boarding and exiting the bus. Ideal candidates are at least 18 years old, possess good communication skills, and can handle emergency situations efficiently. The company is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment, adhering to high ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical examination.
• Must attend and pass all pre-employment training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain conduct of passengers and assist with boarding.
• Evacuate bus in emergency situations.
• Report all accidents and incidents immediately.

Skills

Communication

Safety awareness

Integrity

Tact and diplomacy

Job description

Bus Assistant (252567)

Stock Transportation Ltd. (a subsidiary of National Express LLC) operates more than 2, 800 school buses and serves 35+ school districts throughout Ontario, Nova Scotia and Alberta. Our corporate office, located in Markham ON, houses the administrative and support functions for the company. Stock Transportation has a strong record of success and decades of experience in pupil transportation. With the support of National Express Group, a global leader in transportation, we are continually focused on delivering our service promise: Getting students to school safely, on time and ready to learn®.

Purpose of Position: To maintain conduct of passengers on bus, help ensure safety of passengers, and assist passengers in getting on and off the bus, or with walking to a bus stop.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Exhibits the highest ethical best practices and personal integrity; Shares concerns about suspicious or inappropriate behavior with their supervisor or manager.
• Pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Attend and pass all pre-employment training and ongoing training as determined required by the Company.
• Attend all Company Safety Meetings.
• Report to work on time.
• Lift and operate equipment, including seat belts, tie down, harnesses, and wheelchairs, wheelchair clamps.
• Lift and close bus doors daily, and assist passengers who are boarding and exiting the bus.
• Evacuate bus in emergency situations and physically assist passengers to evacuate.
• Possess tact and diplomacy in dealing with students, parents, and school district/board personnel.
• Ensure passengers are safely seated while the bus is in motion.
• Effectively manage student behaviour by exercising communication and discipline as per Company policies, and report student discipline issues to the school and to the Company immediately.
• Practice safe work habits to prevent accidents. Report all accidents, incidents, and concerns with passengers, to the Company immediately. Safety-sensitive positions are subject to alcohol and drug testing in post-incidents/accidents, and in reasonable cause situations.
• Complete all paperwork, including route change sheets and timecards, in a timely manner.
• Assist in keeping Company vehicle neat and clean.
• Contact parents of passengers if instructed to by the Company.
• Conduct child checks to ensure no students are left behind on the school bus.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Company.
• Adhere to Company standards in conduct and customer service, and follow all Company policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook as well as local CSC work directions and instructions.

National Express has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with its policies and values, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. National Express is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children and passengers.

Primary Location

Canada-Ontario-Kingston-Kingston

Work Locations

Kingston

Kingston K7M 6R2

Schedule

Part-time

Shift

Day Job

Employee Status

Regular

Travel

No

Job Posting Date

Oct 28, 2025, 4:46:21 AM

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