Bus Driver Non Union Various Locations # 3769

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

Job summary

Chinook School Division #211 is seeking Bus Drivers for various routes in Swift Current. Successful candidates will ensure the safe transportation of students, maintain a clean bus, and comply with safety procedures. Ideal applicants will have a valid bus driver's endorsement and a clean driving record. This role offers a positive work environment and a competitive pay structure.

Benefits

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Employee benefit package

Positive work environment

Qualifications

• Bus Driver's endorsement (School Bus “S”) class 5 required.
• Clean driver's abstract needed.
• Good physical condition and basic computer skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Transporting students safely.
• Daily driving when students are in attendance.
• Daily disinfecting and cleaning of bus.

Skills

Tactfulness

Cooperation

Physical fitness

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 - Various Locations

Competition #3769

Swift Current Rural - 4 positions

• Stewart Valley inbound to Swift Current x 2 - Estimated KM's is between 136 KM to 150 KM per day
• East Swift Current inbound to Swift Current x 1 - Estimated KM's is 80 KM's per day
• Wymark inbound to Swift Current x 1 - Estimated KM's is 65 KM's per day

Wymark - 1 position - Estimated KM's is 106 KM per day

Ponteix - 2 positions - Estimated KM's is between 140 KM to 184 KM daily

Swift Current City Double Run - 2 positions - Estimated KM's less than 80 per day

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: August 17, 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 the 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 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 to $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 a double route. Double routes will have a 5-hour work day.

Application Process

• Visit Chinook School Division's website 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.
• Apply to the “Casual Bus Driver” Job posting.
• Attach a signed SGI Driver Abstract Authorization to your application.
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
• Following a conditional offer, candidates will need 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.
• Book your written exam with SGI after medical approval.
• Arrange for Chinook Driver Training with the Driver Assessor.
• Book your road test with SGI.
• Submit a copy of your “S” Endorsement certification to Human Resources.

Applications must be submitted prior to 3:00 p.m. on June 1, 2025.

For more information, contact Kevin Jones or Shauna Lacher via email. Submit your application to Shauna Lacher, Manager of Human Resources.

All applicants will undergo an interview and must agree to a Criminal Record Check including a Vulnerable Sector Search. By submitting an application, applicants authorize contact with previous employers for reference checks.