Bus Driver (2026-0402)

Carewest Innovative Health Care; Calgary; On-site; CAD 27,552 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Carewest is seeking a Regular Full Time Bus Driver at Dr. Vernon Fanning Centre, Calgary. You will transport medically stable clients to appointments, activities, and home, following a pre-planned route and strict timetable.

Responsibilities include safe boarding/offboarding, maintaining route sheets, time sheets, and incident reports, while delivering excellent customer service in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Graduation from Grade 12 is required.
• Valid Alberta class 2-4 drivers’ license required.
• Clean drivers abstract required.
• First Aid is an asset.
• Minimum 5 years of professional driving a bus or large vehicle is preferred.
• Training in Q’Straint - 4 Point Securement Systems an asset.
• This position requires high attention to detail, initiative and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional demeanor are required.
• Experience in a health care environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Transport medically stable clients to and from medical appointments, leisure activities/programs, and home.
• Follow a pre-planned route and defined time schedule.
• Ensure safety and comfort during boarding/offboarding and transit.
• Complete forms and records, including updated route sheets, timesheets, and incident reports.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Initiative

Professional demeanor

Minimal supervision

Health care experience

Education

Grade 12

Tools

Alberta Class 2-4 drivers’ license

Job description

Position Details

Position Status: Regular Full Time
Location: Dr. Vernon Fanning Centre, Transport Client Van Ops BW
Hours: 77.50 FTE: 1.00
Shift: Days Shift Times: 0800-1615
Union: Non-Union: GSS
Rate of Pay: 20.91 - 25.99
PCN: FanBusDrv02

Job Dates

Date Competition Closes: June 17, 2026

The Opportunity

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Program Director, Central Services, this position is responsible for transporting medically stable clients to and from medical appointments, leisure activities/programs, and to and from home, following a pre-planned route and defined time schedule. Key responsibilities include ensuring the safety and comfort of our clients while on boarding/off boarding, transporting, and accompanying clients to and from the desired location.

In keeping with Traffic Regulations, Carewest’s Frame of Reference and Philosophy of Care this position maintains professional, ethical and safe standards at all times and provides excellent customer service. Other responsibilities include completing various forms and records, including updated route sheets, time sheets, and incident and accident reports. Responsible for other related duties as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Graduation from Grade 12 is required
• Valid Alberta class 2‑4 drivers’ license required
• Clean drivers abstract required
• First Aid is an asset
• Minimum 5 years of professional driving a bus or large vehicle is preferred
• Training in Q’Straint - 4 Point Securement Systems an asset
• This position requires high attention to detail, initiative and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication skills and a professional demeanor are required
• Experience in a health care environment is an asset

About Carewest

We select dedicated people just like you to care for our clients, those who offer compassion, knowledge and commitment to the treatment, progress, outcomes and lives of our clients. We are motivated to employ individuals who are passionate about what they do and, are naturally driven to uphold our client-centered approach, contribute to best-practice solutions and a desire to take their careers to the next level within Carewest.

We are one of Canada’s largest public healthcare providers of complex continuing care, rehabilitation and recovery services, and a wide variety of community programs for both seniors and others requiring specialized care. With 13 locations across Calgary and a team of over 3000 employees, we offer a diverse, interdisciplinary, and expert community of health care professionals. Our innovative practices allow for optimal opportunities to learn, grow, and excel with us.

Legal Statements

Carewest is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.