Bus Driver Non Union(1.0 Temp) Swift Current #3836

Chinook School Division #211; Swift Current; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A school division in Saskatchewan is seeking a Bus Driver (1.0 FTE Temp) for the period of September 2 to November 14, 2025. The successful candidate will be responsible for safely transporting students, cleaning and disinfecting the bus, and must obtain an 'S' endorsement. This role provides training for candidates who need to obtain the necessary endorsement, along with a supportive work environment and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Employee benefit package

Positive work environment

Qualifications

• Must obtain an 'S' endorsement prior to employment.
• Ability to follow safe bus driving procedures.

Responsibilities

• Transporting students safely
• Daily driving when students are in attendance
• Daily disinfecting and cleaning of bus
• Comply with all Personal Protective Equipment Procedures

Skills

Ability to deal tactfully and cooperatively with public, students, staff

Good physical condition

Basic computer skills

Education

Bus Driver's endorsement (School Bus “S”) class 5

Clean driver's abstract

Job description

Job Posting

Bus Driver Non Union (1.0 FTE Temp)

Swift Current

Competition #3836

The Chinook School Division is proud to serve nearly 6,000 students in 60 schools, with over 1,000 collegial and student-centered teachers and support staff. We are a vibrant and progressive school division located within Saskatchewan's great Southwest. Our Division is committed to our guiding principles; Communication, Shared Responsibility, Positive Relationships and Ongoing Monitoring and Improvement. The Division affirms the right of all students and staff to be contributing members of a school community that is safe, caring and respectful of all people.

Chinook Is Committed To Supporting Diversity And Inclusion In Our Schools And Workplace As Indicated In AP 176. Successful Candidates Are Expected To

• understand the importance of supporting a welcoming environment;
• present a positive attitude towards inclusion and diversity;
• identify opportunities to support inclusion and diversity; and,
• take meaningful action.
  
  

Start Date: September 2, 2025 to November 14, 2025

Desired Qualifications

• Bus Driver's endorsement (School Bus “S”) class 5 – Chinook will provide training and expense reimbursement to candidates who have not yet obtained an “S” endorsement
• Clean driver's abstract
• Ability to deal tactfully and cooperatively with public, students, staff
• Good physical condition
• Basic computer skills
  
  

Duties (may Include But Are Not Limited To)

• Transporting students safely
• Daily driving when students are in attendance
• Daily disinfecting and cleaning of bus
• Adhere to following safe bus driving procedures
• Comply with all Personal Protective Equipment Procedures
  
  

Benefits

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Employee benefit package
• Positive work environment
• Pay Range: $20.29 - $22.17 per hour + $0.261 per KM (over 80 km driven) and bus expense allowances. All Bus Drivers are deemed to have a four hour work day unless the route is deemed a double route. Double routes will have a 5 hour work day.
  
  

Application Process

• Visit Chinook School Division's to view current openings.
• Click on “Apply Online” to create an online employment profile and apply for jobs.
• Upload a resume and cover letter to your online profile. You must include three references for your application to be considered.
• Once your profile has been created, you need to apply to the “Casual Bus Driver” Job posting.
• Please attach a signed SGI Driver Abstract Authorization (found ) to your application.
• Candidates who are successfully shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.
• Following a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to obtain their “S Endorsement”.
  
  

“S” Endorsement Process:

• Pick up a driver handbook from your local SGI office or the transportation department.
• Submit a Bus Driver Medical to SGI (you will need to make arrangements with your health care professional to have this document completed).
• Once the medical is completed and approved, you can book your written exam with SGI.
• Contact Chinook's Driver Assessor to make arrangements for Chinook Driver Training;
• Book your road test with SGI.
• Upon successful completion, submit a copy of your “S” Endorsement certification to Human Resources.
  
  

Applications must be submitted prior to 3:00 p.m. on August 20, 2025

For more information about this position, please contact Kevin Jones, Manager of Transportation by email at or Shauna Lacher, Manager of Human Resources by email at Please submit your application to the attention of Shauna Lacher, Manager of Human Resources.

All Applicants will be subject to an interview prior to being employed by the division.

Please note: all successful applicants must agree to a Criminal Record Check including a Vulnerable Sector Search as a condition of employment.

By virtue of the submission of the application, the applicant agrees that the Director or designate can contact previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the applicant has listed a reference for that employer.