Driver Trainer - Level 1

First Canada ULC; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Leadership opportunities

Growth opportunities

Job summary

First Student in Richmond Hill, ON is seeking an experienced Level 1 Driver Trainer focused on safety and development. You will deliver classroom and behind-the-wheel training to experienced drivers, support the driver candidate pipeline, and foster a culture of safety and professionalism.

This role emphasizes mentoring, coaching, and performance evaluation, with 1–2 hours daily and 7–10 hours per week, plus potential weekend coverage. Competitive hourly pay plus premium and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Class B (or higher) license with endorsements
• Strong communication, mentoring, and coaching abilities are essential
• Commitment to safety excellence and professional driving standards
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and maintain records

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom, skills and on‑road training for new school bus drivers
• Provide refresher, remedial, and upgrade training to existing drivers
• Support driver candidate pipeline through onboarding and training activities
• Coach and mentor drivers with focus on safe driving practices and regulatory compliance
• Evaluate driver performance and ensure certifications are maintained
• Maintain training records per provincial, company, and contract requirements
• Identify performance gaps and collaborate with leadership on training plans
• Participate in safety initiatives and meetings

Skills

Communication

Mentoring

Coaching

Safety awareness

Education

Valid Class B License or higher

Job description

Level 1 Driver Trainer
Location: Richmond Hill, ON
Schedule: Part-Time
Hourly Premium: Home to School $17.40 per hour rate plus $1.50 per hour premium

Position Summary

First Student is seeking an experienced, safety-focused Level 1 Driver Trainer to join our Richmond Hill, ON location. This position is designed for a highly skilled and respected driver who takes pride in developing others. We are looking for a valued team member who demonstrates leadership, flexibility, and a strong commitment to building the next generation of safe school bus drivers. In this role, you will deliver classroom and behind-the-wheel training to experienced and existing drivers, support the driver candidate pipeline, enhance the overall driver experience, and contribute to a culture of safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced school bus driver who enjoys mentoring others, sharing knowledge, and playing a key role in strengthening the team.

Availability Expectations

• Availability of 1 to 2 hrs per day (7-10 hrs/week).
• Availability Monday through Friday.
• Potential availability on weekends based on operational and training needs.
• Flexibility to support urgent or time-sensitive training requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom, skills and on the road training for new school bus drivers.
• Provide refresher, remedial, and upgrade training to existing drivers as required.
• Support the driver candidate pipeline through onboarding and training activities.
• Contribute to a positive, professional, and engaging candidate and driver experience.
• Coach and mentor drivers with a focus on safe driving practices, regulatory compliance, and confidence-building.
• Take pride in developing driver skills and fostering long-term success.
• Evaluate driver performance to ensure required skill levels and certifications are achieved and maintained.
• Maintain accurate training records in accordance with provincial, First Student, and contract requirements.
• Identify performance gaps and collaborate with local leadership to develop targeted training plans.
• Support overall safety initiatives at the location.
• Participate in meetings and training sessions as required.
• Perform other safety and training-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Valid Class B (or higher) with appropriate endorsements
• Minimum 1 years of school bus or commercial driving experience
• Clean driver abstract with no preventable collisions or moving violations in past three (3) years dated within the past 30 days
• Strong communication, mentoring, and coaching abilities
• Professional, dependable, and respected by peers
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Demonstrated commitment to safety excellence
• Attendance: No more than one (1) unexcused absence in the previous 12 months
• Warning Record: No More than one (1) written warning in the previous 12 months

How We Recognize your Value

• Competitive hourly rate
• Opportunity to serve as a valued and respected leader within the location
• Meaningful impact on driver development and community safety
• Supportive, team-focused work environment
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

We aspire to create a culture where all people are First.

We encourage applications from women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and members of visible minorities.

Reasonable accommodation is available throughout the hiring process.

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day!

Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II.

Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

MISSION: Provide unmatched care and the safest ride to school, so when students arrive, they start and end their day with an exceptional experience and are ready to achieve their full potential.

FOCUS ON SAFETY: Safety is at the heart of everything we do.

CARE FOR OUR STUDENTS: Ensure our vehicles are welcoming and trusted places where students feel comfortable and secure.

SURPASS CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS: Go the extra mile to deliver an extraordinary experience for our customers and communities.

FOSTER TEAMWORK: Work together, act with integrity, respect each other, champion diversity and inclusion.

SET THE HIGHEST STANDARDS: Continually seek a better way to do things with innovation, sustainable practices, financial discipline, commercial excellence, and operational excellence.