CBUSFSJOct2026 - Casual Bus Driver (FSJ)

SD91; Fort St. James; Hybrid; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) in Fort St. James is seeking Casual Bus Drivers to support student transportation. This casual role has no guaranteed hours and requires operating buses on regular routes and transporting students on trips.

Applicants must meet BC driver and safety certificates, provide references, and complete a criminal record check. The district emphasizes safety, reliability, and clear communication with students, parents, and staff.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate school buses on regular and scheduled routes.
• Transport students for curricular and extra-curricular trips.
• Conduct daily inspections and preventative maintenance checks.
• Maintain positive communication with students, parents, and school staff.

Skills

Defensive driving

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Grade 12 (Dogwood)

Tools

BC Class 2 License with air brake

First Aid/CPR

Job description

Position Summary:

School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) is seeking applications for Casual Bus Drivers to support student transportation in the Fort St. James area. This is a casual position with no guaranteed hours.

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

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

• A current cover letter and resume highlighting relevant education and experience
• Contact information for at least two professional references (current/former supervisors)
• Copies of applicable certificates/documents listed in the qualifications
• A recent driver's abstract (Your personal driving record is available online via ICBC)
• WHMIS 2015 Certificate (if not current, you may complete the course online via AIX Safety)

Additional Requirements:

The successful applicant must complete Criminal Record Check through the Criminal Records Review Program (CRRP). Criminal Record Checks through local RCMP detachments will not be accepted. To expedite this process, we recommend setting up a BC Services Card Account in advance (BC Services Card).

For assistance with your application, please contact Brittany Simrose at 250-570-4973.

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.