Part-Time School Bus Driver Trainer & Safety Mentor

First Student; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Leader within the location

Impact on driver development and road/

Team-focused environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

First Student in Edmonton, AB is seeking an experienced Driver Trainer to deliver classroom and behind-the-wheel training, support driver recruitment, and enhance the overall driver experience. The role emphasizes leadership, safety, and continuous improvement while developing the next generation of safe school bus drivers.

The position requires flexible availability (3–4 hrs/day, 16–20 hrs/week), Mon–Fri, with potential weekend work. Competitive hourly pay plus a $1.50 premium is offered.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 or 2 (or higher) with appropriate endorsements
• Minimum 2 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

Education

Valid Class 1 or 2 license

Job description

First Student in Edmonton, AB is seeking an experienced Driver Trainer to deliver classroom and behind-the-wheel training, support driver recruitment, and enhance the overall driver experience. The role emphasizes leadership, safety, and continuous improvement while developing the next generation of safe school bus drivers.

The position requires flexible availability (3–4 hrs/day, 16–20 hrs/week), Mon–Fri, with potential weekend work. Competitive hourly pay plus a $1.50 premium is offered.