CBUSVSept2026 - Casual Bus Driver (VHF)

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Vanderhoof; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) is seeking applications for Casual Bus Drivers to support student transportation in the Vanderhoof area. This casual position has no guaranteed hours and involves operating school buses on regular routes and transporting students on trips.

Responsibilities include daily inspections, maintenance checks, and maintaining positive communication with students, parents, and school staff. Benefits from safety training and a focus on student safety are emphasized.

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

• 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.

Education

Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate)

Tools

BC Class 2 Driver’s License with air brake endorsement

First Aid Certificate and CPR

Job description

Position Summary:

School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) is seeking applications for Casual Bus Drivers to support student transportation in the Vanderhoof area. 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, 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.