Permanent Bus Driver - Balgonie

Prairie Valley School Division; Balgonie; On-site; CAD 3,690,000 - 4,797,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Employer matched pension plan

Family on bus

Job summary

Prairie Valley School Division is seeking a dedicated Bus Driver to provide safe and reliable transportation to students and school activities. You will join a team focused on the wellbeing and development of children and youth.

Responsibilities include safe driving, adherence to Saskatchewan's driver standards, and supporting students with behaviour and safety as needed. A valid Saskatchewan Class 1-5 license and School Bus Endorsement are required or training is available.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Saskatchewan Class 1-5 Driver's License.
• Must hold a valid School Bus Endorsement (training available if not licensed).
• Clear Driver's Abstract, covering last 5 years.
• Satisfactory medical examinations per Highway Traffic Act.
• First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain it at the division's expense.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and efficient transportation to and from school and related activities.
• Work as part of a team to support students' growth and development.
• Follow traffic laws and division policies to ensure student safety.

Skills

Operate school bus

Traffic laws

Driver's handbook knowledge

Student behaviour strategies

Patience and maturity

Independent worker

Job description

Job Purpose:

Bus Driver is responsible to provide safe and efficient transportation to and from school and school-related activities, working as part of a team to contribute to the growth and development of children and youth.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to safely and confidently operate a school bus
• Good working knowledge of The Highway and Transportation Act and The Traffic Safety Act
• Good working knowledge of the Saskatchewan Driver's Handbook and Saskatchewan Commercial Driver's Handbook
• Good understanding of, and ability to apply, a range of student behaviour strategies focused on positive reinforcement of desired behaviour
• Demonstrated patience, maturity and experience working with children
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Qualifications

• Must hold and maintain a valid Saskatchewan Class 1-5 Driver's License
• Must hold a valid School Bus Endorsement
  • training is available for non-licensed school bus drivers
• Clear driver's abstract, with no major infractions
  • A current Driver's Abstract from SGI detailing all (personal and commercial) driving records for the last 5 years must be submitted with your application
  • A copy of the abstract can be:
    • uploaded to your online application,
    • emailed to [e-mail] or
    • faxed to 306-543-1771.
• Satisfactory medical examinations in accordance with The Highway Traffic Act
• First Aid Certification or be willing to obtain one at Prairie Valley School Division's expense.

Working Conditions

• Full time bus routes are paid at $58.63 per day plus a per km rate calculated at $0.23/km
  • The mileage for all routes will be paid at least at the minimum of 90 kms for a total of $79.33 per day
• 100% employer paid heanth benefits plan
• Employer matched pension plan
• Drivers with young children may take their children with them on the bus
• Commencing August 28, 2026
• Working in varied climates and differing road conditions
• Physical ability to load and unload students in wheelchairs may be required.

Prairie Valley School Division supports the principles of a representative workforce and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.