Bus Driver - CUPE (1.0 FTE Permanent - 4 hours per day) - Fox Valley - #4028

Chinook School Division #211; Fox Valley; On-site; CAD 20,743,212 - 22,581,164; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Employee benefit package

Positive work environment

Job summary

Chinook School Division #211 in Fox Valley, Saskatchewan, is seeking a full-time Bus Driver to safely transport students to and from school. The role requires a Class 5 license with School Bus 'S' endorsement, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with children. Responsibilities include maintaining bus cleanliness, conducting vehicle inspections, and keeping parents informed of route changes. Benefits include a pension plan and a supportive work environment with a competitive pay range of $15,057.50 to $16,391.67 per hour, plus allowances.

Qualifications

• Must hold a minimum Class 5 license with School Bus 'S' Endorsement.
• Must have a satisfactory driver’s abstract.
• Previous experience working with children is required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are necessary.
• Cognitive ability to make sound decisions is important.
• Ability to work both as part of a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students to and from school.
• Maintain cleanliness and conduct vehicle inspections.
• Communicate with parents and school personnel.
• Adhere to safe driving procedures.

Skills

Class 5 license with School Bus 'S' Endorsement

Satisfactory driver’s abstract

Experience working with children

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Sound decision-making ability

Teamwork and independent work skills

Basic computer skills

Good physical condition

Job description

Bus Driver (1.0 FTE - 4hrs/day)

Open position at Chinook School Division, a public school division serving approximately 6,000 students across 62 schools in Saskatchewan.

Contract

Start Date: Beginning of the 2026-2027 School Year.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students to and from school on all attendance days.
• Maintain cleanliness of the bus.
• Adhere to safe bus driving procedures and comply with all personal protective equipment procedures.
• Advise parents of route changes.
• Communicate regularly with school administration and transportation department personnel regarding student conduct.
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections as required by The Traffic Safety Act.
• Report any mechanical deficiencies to the bus garage promptly.
• Provide orientation to casual employees on bus, route, and specific route rules.
• Promote the vision, mission, values and goals of Chinook School Division.

Desired Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum Class 5 license with School Bus “S” Endorsement.
• Satisfactory driver’s abstract.
• Previous experience working with children.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong cognitive ability to make sound decisions.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to deal with a broad range of students, staff, and members of the general public.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good physical condition, with ability to exert up to 50 lbs of force occasionally, up to 20 lbs frequently, and up to 10 lbs constantly.

Benefits

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
• Employee benefit package.
• Positive work environment.
• Pay range: $15,057.50 to $16,391.67 per hour base wage, plus $0.2690 per km (over 80 km driven) and bus expense allowances. Estimated route approximately 182 km.

Other Requirements

All successful applicants must agree to a Criminal Record Check including a Vulnerable Sector Search as a condition of employment, and may be subject to a continuous reference check.

All applicants will be subject to an interview prior to employment by the division.