Casual Bus Driver #3731- Swift Current, Consul, Eastend, Fox Valley, Frontier, Leader, Maple [...]

St. Clement's School; Swift Current; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking Casual Bus Drivers to join their vibrant team. This role offers the flexibility of working on an as-needed basis across various locations. Ideal candidates will have a clean driver’s abstract and a commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. With a focus on community and collaboration, successful applicants will enjoy a positive work atmosphere and the potential for permanent employment. Join this dynamic team and contribute to the safety and well-being of students while enjoying competitive wages and pension benefits.

Benefits

Participation in Municipal Employees’ Pension Plan

Positive work environment

Potential for permanent employment

Qualifications

• Must have a clean driver’s abstract and be in good physical condition.
• Ability to communicate tactfully with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Support a welcoming environment for students and staff.
• Assist in promoting diversity and inclusion within the school.

Skills

Clean driver’s abstract

Tactful communication

Good physical condition

Basic computer skills

Commitment to truth and reconciliation

Support for diversity and inclusion

Job description

Casual Bus Driver

Competition #3731

Chinook School Division is seeking applications for Casual Bus Driver positions throughout the division at the following locations:

Swift Current (Non-Union) - 4 positions

Consul (Non-Union) – 1 position

Eastend (Non-Union) – 1 position

Fox Valley (CUPE) - 2 positions

Frontier (Non-Union) – 2 positions

Leader (Non-Union) – 3 positions

Maple Creek (CUPE) – 1 position

Shaunavon (SEIU West) – 3 positions

The Chinook School Division is proud to serve over 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;
• take meaningful action.

Desired Qualifications:

• Clean driver’s abstract
• Ability to deal tactfully and cooperatively with public, students, staff
• Good physical condition
• Basic computer skills
• Demonstrates a commitment to truth and reconciliation
• Demonstrates a commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion

Benefits:

• Participation in the Municipal Employees’ Pension Plan
• Positive work environment
• Potential for permanent employment

Casual employees are contacted to work on an “as-needed” basis. Working casually allows you the flexibility of selecting which locations you work in, and which shifts you choose to accept. Casual employees are important members of our Chinook team and receive competitive wages as well as pension benefits. Some training opportunities may be available in order to ensure our casual employees are equipped with the skills they will need to work in various roles throughout the division.

Application Process:

• Visit Chinook School Division’s Careers Page 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 here) 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:

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

For more information about this position, please contact Kevin Jones, Manager of Transportation by email at [e-mail] or Shauna Lacher, Manager of Human Resources by email at [e-mail]. 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.

While all applications are appreciated, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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.