Part-Time School Bus Driver Trainer & Safety Coach

First Student, Inc.; Halton Hills; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Leader within location

Driver development impact

Supportive team environment

Growth and advancement

Job summary

First Student, Inc. is seeking an experienced Driver Trainer in Georgetown, Ontario, to deliver classroom and on-the-road training for new and existing drivers. You will support the driver candidate pipeline and contribute to a culture of safety and professionalism.

The role emphasizes leadership, flexibility, and a commitment to developing the next generation of safe school bus drivers, with part-time scheduling and a competitive hourly premium in Ontario.

Qualifications

• Valid Class B (or higher) with appropriate endorsements.
• Minimum 3 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.

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.

Skills

Mentoring

Coaching

Communication

Independent work

Safety-first

Professional

Job description

First Student, Inc. is seeking an experienced Driver Trainer in Georgetown, Ontario, to deliver classroom and on-the-road training for new and existing drivers. You will support the driver candidate pipeline and contribute to a culture of safety and professionalism.

The role emphasizes leadership, flexibility, and a commitment to developing the next generation of safe school bus drivers, with part-time scheduling and a competitive hourly premium in Ontario.