Part Time School Bus Driver - Ottawa WEST

Voyago; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Free license upgrade

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Voyago is seeking School Bus Drivers to join our Ottawa West operations (Stittsville, Dunrobin, Kanata, Barrhaven, Nepean). This is a split-shift role with two four-hour blocks, totaling 4–5 hours per day, designed to align with school hours.

As a driver, you will transport students safely, manage boarding/exiting, perform pre- and post-trip inspections, keep buses clean, and contribute to a reliable, community-focused transportation service.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Ontario G class driver's license; B class preferred.
• 21 years of age or older.
• Clean driving record with vulnerable sector screening.
• Strong knowledge of the Ottawa West region.
• Ability to work independently.
• Available for 4–5 hour split shifts (6:30am–9:30am and 1:30pm–5:00pm).
• Excellent communication skills; pre-hire driving skills and radio assessment will be conducted.

Responsibilities

• Safely transporting students to and from school.
• Ensure students' safety while boarding and exiting buses.
• Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Help fuel and maintain bus cleanliness.

Skills

Safety focused

G class license

B class preferred

21+ age

Clean driving record

Vulnerable sector screening

Ottawa West knowledge

Ability to work independently

Split shifts availability

Communication skills

Pre-hire driving skills assessment

Radio communication assessment

Job description

Voyago is currently recruiting to fill an existing vacancy for School Bus Drivers for our Ottawa locations. (Stittsville, Dunrobin, Kanata, Barrhaven, Nepean and west end of Ottawa)

This is a split shift (2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon) so being CLOSE to our school coverage area is essential.

Your role

• You are responsible for safely transporting what we call “the most precious cargo” to and from school
• Ensure students’ safety while boarding and exiting buses.
• Be responsible for performing pre/post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure optimal vehicle safety.
• Help fuel and maintain the cleanliness of the bus. #OTW #INDSCHOOL
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAe3cmPI6yU

Your profile

• You are safety focused
• You hold a valid minimum full Ontario G class drivers license, Preference will be given to B class drivers.
• You are 21 years of age or over.
• You possess clean driving record and criminal record search with vulnerable sector screening
• You have a sound knowledge of the Ottawa West region and surrounding areas
• You have the ability to work independently
• You are available for the required split shifts of 4-5 hours total, that could run: Monday - Friday between 6:30am - 9:30am and 1:30pm - 5pm.
• You possess solid communication skills. There will be a pre-hire driving skills and radio communication assessment.

Your location

By joining the *Voyago Student Transportation team in Ottawa West, you’ll find

• We offer a competitive hourly driving rate $23.50 per hour.
• PLUS there is a $2000 retention bonus for qualifying drivers - your commitment really PAYS!
• You will be compensated for a 4 hour minimum daily split if you take the morning and afternoon for a full route.
• Opportunities are available with charters for extra hours
• EAP and Perks programs for all drivers
• The FT full comprehensive benefit package is available if you work 30+ hours or more per week.
• Most routes are 20-25 hours per week.

The Perks

• We offer FREE license upgrade
• We offer comprehensive benefits packages for full time employees with an Employee and Family Assistance Program for part time employees, a great company perks program, a $2000 Retention Bonus based on your attendance, and an Employee Referral Bonus program as well.
• We are an Award Winning company
• As a subsidiary of Transdev, we provide opportunities for a rewarding career with a growing, global transportation provider
• We focus on innovation and sustainable environmental initiatives
• We support the development, work-life balance and well-being of our employees
• We build a supportive corporate culture that encourages diversity and enables our people to flourish.
• We enable our employees to have a positive social impact by deploying sustainable mobility solutions.
• We offer our employees opportunities to build their own experience within a local, global Group.

Voyago is committed to provide accommodation for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request of the internal or external applicant. If you require an accommodation due to a disability for an interview, please notify Human Resources directly to make appropriate arrangements when contacted for an interview.

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We thank all applicants however only those under consideration will be contacted.