CBUSBLSept2026 - Casual Bus Driver (BL)

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Vanderhoof; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job 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 casual position has no guaranteed hours.

The successful candidate will operate school buses on regular routes, transport students for trips, perform safety inspections, and maintain positive communication with students, parents and staff.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate).
• Valid 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

BC Class 2 License (air brake)

First Aid & CPR

WHMIS 2015

Defensive driving

6 months Class 2+ experience

Education

Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate)

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 aCriminal Record Check through theCriminal Records Review Program (CRRP). Criminal Record Checks Checks through local RCMP detachments will not be accepted. To expedite this process, we recommend setting up aBC Services Card Account in advance (BC Services Card).

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, including EBUS 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.

Click here to view job description