Bus Driver - Casual - Part-time

Foothills School Division; High River; Presencial; CAD 25.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

On-the-job training

Part-time hours (4-6 hours/day)

Free Class 2S MELT training

Competitive wages

Summers, weekends, school breaks and-—

Wellness supports

Extended Health Benefits for Regular a

Descripción de la vacante

Foothills School Division is seeking casual school bus drivers for the 2026-2027 school year. Positions are on-call, with shifts typically split into morning and afternoon blocks. Drivers operate up to an 82-passenger bus across Okotoks, High River, Cayley, Blackie, Longview, Diamond Valley, Red Deer Lake and Millarville.

No prior driver experience is required; training is provided at no cost. A Class 5 licence, reliable attendance, and strong communication are essential.

Formación

• A minimum of a Class 5 driver's licence with a satisfactory driving history.
• Excellent driving skills able to operate a vehicle on varying road and weather conditions.
• Commitment to safety and prioritizing student safety at all times.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsabilidades

• Operate up to an 82-passenger school bus in the areas listed (Okotoks, High River, Cayley, Blackie, Longview, Diamond Valley, Red Deer Lake and Millarville).
• Work a split shift (approximately two hours in the morning and two hours in the afternoon).
• Provide on‑the‑job training and support to new drivers as needed.
• Maintain safety standards and ensure student safety during all times.

Conocimientos

Safe driving

Reliability

Punctuality

Communication skills

Weather/road condition handling

Descripción del empleo

Join the Foothills School Division Team as a Bus Driver

Opportunities available across the Division for the 2026-2027 school year.

We are accepting applications for casual school bus drivers on an on-call, as-needed basis (which may be often).

You'll be operating up to an 82-passenger vehicle in the areas of Okotoks, High River,Cayley, Blackie, Longview, Diamond Valley, Red Deer Lake and Millarville.

As a driver, you'll work a split shift, driving approximately two hours in the morning and two hours in the afternoon.You can enjoy:

• On-the-job training
• Part-time hours, 4-6 hours a day.Perfect for a stay-at-home parent, entrepreneur or retiree!
  • Opportunity for your preschooler to ride along if needed
• Free Class 2S MELT training
• Competitive wages
• Summers, weekends, school breaks and holidays off
• Wellness supports
• Extended Health Benefits for Regular School Bus Drivers.

Successful completion of our training program will place you as a Spare Driver where you will become a member of the Foothills School Division Bus Drivers' Association and begin to build your seniority towards a regular school bus route.

You will need:

• A minimum of a class 5 drivers licence with a satisfactory driving history
• Excellent driving skills able to operate a vehicle on varying road and weather conditions
• A commitment to safety and able to prioritize the safety of students at all times
• To be reliable and punctual
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Professional experience is not required. Driver training is provided at no cost to the driver.

What our School Bus Drivers say about their job with Foothills School Division:

"Keeps you young and involved within your community."
"The hours are GREAT!"
"Great down time - holidays and weekends off!"
"The kids are amazing!"
"Enjoy some of the most spectacular scenery in the world!"
"Professional school bus training that makes me a better driver."
"I get paid while I give back to my community and keep our kids safe!"
"I get a kick out of the kids!"