Casual Bus Driver (SEIU) #3880- Shaunavon, Vanguard, Val Marie

Chinook School Division No. 211; Swift Current; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A regional educational institution is seeking a Casual Bus Driver. Responsibilities include supporting a welcoming environment and demonstrating positive attitudes towards diversity. Ideal candidates should possess a clean driver’s abstract, good physical condition, and basic computer skills. This role offers flexibility in shifts and locations as well as participation in the Municipal Employees’ Pension Plan.

Benefits

Participation in the Municipal Employees’ Pension Plan

Positive work environment

Potential for permanent employment

Responsibilities

• Support a welcoming environment.
• Present a positive attitude towards inclusion and diversity.
• Identify and take action on inclusion and diversity opportunities.

Skills

Clean driver’s abstract

Ability to deal tactfully and cooperatively

Good physical condition

Basic computer skills

Commitment to truth and reconciliation

Commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion

Job description

Overview

Casual Bus Driver — Competition #3880

Chinook School Division is seeking applications for Casual Bus Driver positions throughout the division at the following locations: Shaunavon (SEIU) - 3 Positions; Vanguard (SEIU) - 2 Positions; Val Marie (SEIU) - 2 Positions.

The Chinook School Division serves over 6,000 students in 60 schools, with more than 1,000 teachers and support staff. The division is located in Saskatchewan’s Southwest and is committed to guiding principles of 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 safe, caring and respectful school community.

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.

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 provides flexibility to choose locations and shifts. Casual employees are important members of the Chinook team and receive competitive wages as well as pension benefits. Some training opportunities may be available to ensure casual employees are equipped with the skills 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. Include three references for consideration.
• Apply to the “Casual Bus Driver” Job posting.
• Attach a signed SGI Driver Abstract Authorization to your application.
• Candidates who are 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 (arrange with your health care professional).
3. Complete and obtain approval for the medical, then book your written exam with SGI.
4. Contact Chinook’s Driver Assessor to arrange Chinook Driver Training.
5. Book your road test with SGI.
6. After successful completion, submit a copy of your S Endorsement certification to Human Resources.

For more information about this position, please contact Travis Kelln, Superintendent 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 submitting the application, the applicant agrees that the Director or designate can contact previous employers for confidential reference checks, whether or not the applicant has listed a reference for that employer.