Class 2 Bus Driver (On Call), 2026-27 School Year

West Point Grey Independent School Society; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-hour minimum call-out

Overnight stipend

Job summary

West Point Grey Academy is seeking On Call/Casual Bus Drivers for the 2026-27 school year in Vancouver, BC. This on-call role supports safe transportation for students across routes, class trips, and extracurricular activity trips, under the Transportation Coordinator's guidance.

Responsibilities include pre-trip inspections, student safety, maintaining order, reporting issues, and completing records; applicants must pass a road test and consent to a Criminal Record Check.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12.
• B.C. Class 2 Driver's License with airbrake endorsement and a safe driving record; a driver’s abstract to be provided annually.
• Solid knowledge of safe operation and safety precautions for driving school buses.

Responsibilities

• Drive a bus to transport students from designated pick-up and delivery locations.
• Perform daily vehicle inspections prior to operation and maintain fluids.
• Sweep interior and ensure tidiness; explain safety items to regular passengers.
• Maintain order and safety among students during transport and boarding/leaving.
• Report mechanical problems and incidents to Transportation Coordinator.
• Complete basic records related to inspections and student behaviour.
• Demonstrate professionalism, ethics and confidentiality.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Independent working

Leadership/diplomacy with students

Education

Grade 12

Job description

West Point Grey Academy is currently accepting applications for On Call/Casual Bus Drivers for the 2026-27 school year. This is an on-call position.

Working under the direction of our Transportation Coordinator, bus drivers provide safe transportation for students using buses in the WPGA fleet (including an EV bus) while driving in a variety of road and weather conditions. Bus Drivers are either assigned to drive a regular route to pick up registered riders on school days, to drive class trips during the day, or evening and weekend trips to drive for extracurricular activities and sports.

About West Point Grey Academy

Founded in 1996, West Point Grey Academy (WPGA) is an independent coeducational day school in Vancouver, British Columbia. Set on 18 acres, with sweeping views of English Bay and the North Shore mountains, we offer future-focused programs to 940 students in junior kindergarten to grade 12. WPGA’s educational philosophy is to develop the whole child, who, guided by creative, dedicated teachers and supported by our inclusive, vibrant community, is nurtured to achieve his or her full potential — academically, emotionally, physically and socially.

Applicants for this position will be expected to agree to have a Criminal Record Check initiated by WPGA if appointed.

While we thank all applicants for their interest in our school, we will only be in contact with those applicants who are selected for interview. Selected candidates may be asked to pass a road test.

DUTIES&RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive a bus in order to transport students from designated pick-up and delivery locations
• Conduct daily inspections of the vehicle, prior to operation, to check basic mechanical features; maintain vehicle fluids such as fuel, engine oil, coolant, etc., at the correct levels
• Sweep interior of bus and ensure tidiness
• Explain to regular passengers basic safety items such as safe operation of windows; and the use/location of emergency exits, fire extinguishers and first aid kit
• Maintain order and adherence to safety rules among students during transport and when boarding and leaving bus, following school regulations.
• Report any mechanical problems as soon as possible to Transportation Coordinator
• Follow departmental guidelines reports any incident/accident involving bus or students to the Transportation Coordinator as soon as possible
• Complete basic records and reports related to inspections, student behaviour, etc.
• Maintain professionalism, ethical behaviour and confidentiality
• Performs other related duties as may reasonably be expected of a person in this position

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of Grade 12
• B.C. Class 2 Driver's License with airbrake endorsement with a safe driving record; a driver’s abstract to be provided annually
• Thorough knowledge of the rules of safe operation and safety precautions to be taken when driving and school buses
• Sufficient physical strength to lift materials and equipment, ability to carry out safe working practices including the ability to use appropriate lifting and carrying techniques
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, teachers and supervisors
• Ability to work cooperatively with others including both department and other school district staff
• Ability to direct students, with authority and diplomacy to ensure appropriate and safe behaviour
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Previous related experience in driving large multi-passenger vehicles would be an asset
• Previous experience working with groups of children would be an asset
• Solid communication skills in English required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• We have a 4-hour minimum call-out.
• Overnight jobs will be compensated for driving time plus a $150 stipend.
• Given the nature of the work, the bus driver shall not consume alcoholic beverages within 12 Hours prior to driving a bus. Violation could lead to dismissal. Further, the bus driver will ensure that any medication, drugs, etc. that may be taken will not impair driving ability. Consultation with a physician may be necessary for this.