CBUSBLOct2026 - Casual Bus Driver (BL)

SD91; Burns Lake; Hybrid; CAD 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) in Burns Lake area is seeking casual bus drivers to support student transportation on regular routes and trips.

This casual position has no guaranteed hours, and successful applicants will operate school buses, conduct inspections, and communicate with students, parents, and staff. Candidates must hold a Grade 12, BC Class 2 license with air brake, First Aid and CPR, WHMIS 2015, and a clean record, plus defensive driving training and at least six months’

Qualifications

• Grade 12 completion required.
• BC Class 2 Driver’s License with air brake endorsement and a clean driving record.
• First Aid Certificate and CPR training.
• WHMIS 2015 Certificate and familiarity with WorkSafeBC safety procedures.
• Defensive driving training or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 6 months of successful experience operating Class 2 or higher vehicles in all seasons.

Responsibilities

• Operating school buses on regular and scheduled routes.
• Transporting students for curricular and extra-curricular trips.
• Conducting daily inspections and preventative maintenance checks.
• Maintaining positive communication with students, parents, and school staff.

Skills

Defensive driving

Communication with students/parents

Vehicle inspection

Education

Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate)

First Aid Certificate and CPR

WHMIS 2015 Certificate

WorkSafeBC safety procedures familiarity

Criminal Record Check required

Tools

BC Class 2 Driver’s License (air brake)

Job description

Position Summary

School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) is seeking applications for Casual Bus Drivers to support student transportation in the Burns Lake area, including Decker Lake, Francois Lake, Granisle and Grassy Plains. This is a casual position with no guaranteed hours.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Operating school buses on regular and scheduled routes
• Transporting students for curricular and extra-curricular trips
• Conducting daily inspections and preventative maintenance checks
• Maintaining positive communication with students, parents, and school staff

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate)
• Valid BC Class 2 Driver’s License with air brake endorsement and a clean driving record
• Valid First Aid Certificate and CPR training
• WHMIS 2015 Certificate and familiarity with WorkSafeBC safety procedures
• Defensive driving training or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 6 months of successful experience operating Class 2 or higher vehicles in all seasons

Additional Requirements

The successful applicant must complete a Criminal Record Check through the Criminal Records Review Program (CRRP). Criminal Record Checks Checks through local RCMP detachments will not be accepted.

About School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes)

We respectfully acknowledge that our schools are located on the traditional territories of 14 First Nations, including the Dakelh, Neduten, and Wetsuweten peoples. Our district serves five municipalities and operates 18 schools, includingEBUS Academy , one of BC's largest online schools. In the 2022–23 school year, we served 3,532 students—nearly 40% of whom identify as Indigenous.

We are committed to continuous improvement, equity, and student success through inclusive, evidence-informed practices.