Bus Driver SEIU (1.0 Temp) Val Marie #3768

Chinook School Division #211; Swift Current; On-site; CAD 14,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant school division located in Swift Current, Canada, is seeking a Temporary Bus Driver. The candidate will transport students safely, perform daily cleaning of the bus, and adhere to safety protocols. Requirements include a clean driver's abstract and willingness to obtain a Bus Driver's endorsement. The position offers a defined benefit pension plan, employee benefits, and competitive pay ranging from $14,692.70 to $15,909.36 plus additional allowances. Join us in fostering a welcoming environment for students.

Benefits

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Employee benefit package

Positive work environment

Qualifications

• Must possess a clean driver's abstract.
• Ability to transport students safely.
• Must maintain a good physical condition.

Responsibilities

• Transport students safely to and from school.
• Daily cleaning and disinfecting of the bus.
• Follow safe bus driving procedures.

Skills

Tactful communication with public and 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

Temporary Bus Driver (1.0 FTE)

Val Marie

Competition #3768

SEIU

The Chinook School Division is proud to serve nearly 6,000 students in 62 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

• 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.

Contract Start Date: September 2, 2025 - June 7, 2026 (mat leave coverage)

Desired Qualifications

• Bus Driver's endorsement (School Bus “S”) class 5 – Chinook will provide training and expense reimbursement to support 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: $14,692.70 to $15,909.36 base wage + $0.2205 per KM (over 80 km driven) and bus expense allowances. Estimated route KM's will be 114 KM's daily. 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 applicable 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 will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.

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.