School Bus Driver

Sobkow Technologies Inc.; Brandon; Hybrid; CAD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits including a/p

Job summary

Brandon School Division is seeking a School Bus Driver for Route Red 11, a permanent position beginning October 26, 2026, or as soon as possible. Training and onboarding are provided; assistance available at the Transportation Office. Drivers transport students between designated pickup sites and BSD schools.

City and/or country routes may be assigned. Applicants must meet licensing and certification requirements and be prepared for checks.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Class 5 Driver's License.
• Class 2 Driver's License or willingness to obtain.
• School Bus Operator's Certificate with Defensive Driving training or willingness to obtain.
• WHMIS training/certification.
• Demonstrated time management and computer/word processing skills.
• Effective basic reading, writing and mathematical skills.
• Effective moderate interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• The School Bus Driver is responsible for safely transporting students from designated pick-up sites to BSD schools (and other division events/outings).
• Drivers may be assigned to city and/or country routes.
• Duties are established by the Supervisor of Transportation within the parameters of the job profile.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Computer/word processing

Reading/writing

Mathematical skills

Service dog handling

Education

Class 5 Driver's License

Class 2 Driver's License or willingness to obtain

School Bus Operator's Certificate with Defensive Driving training or willingness to obtain

WHMIS training/certification

Job description

Brandon School Division is currently accepting applications for a School Bus Driver - Route Red 11.This is a permanent position to commence October 26, 2026, or as soon as possible.

For assistance with your application or to learn more about the position requirements and training, please visit the BSD Transportation Office, 800 Richmond Avenue East, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. (no appointment necessary) or call 204-729-3975.

Deadline for receipt of applications is 12:00 noon, Thursday, October 8, 2026.

What we offer:

Willing to train suitable candidates with clean driving abstracts.

Paid training upon completion of certification.

Competitive pay rates: $24.19 - $25.71 per hour.

Comprehensive employee benefits package, including pension.

Purpose of Position

The School Bus Driver is responsible for safely transporting students from designated pick-up sites to BSD schools (and other division events/outings). Drivers may be assigned to city and/or country routes.

Duties and Responsibilities

Are established by the Supervisor of Transportation within the parameters of the job profile.

Required Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Class 5 Driver's License.
• Class 2 Driver's License, or willingness to obtain.
• School Bus Operator's Certificate, with Defensive Driving training, or willingness to obtain.
• WHMIS training/certification.
• Demonstrated ability to follow standardized work methods and processes.
• Ability to interact with service dogs while transporting students, if required.
• Demonstrated time management and computer/word processing skills.
• Effective basic reading, writing and mathematical skills.
• Effective moderate interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• First Aid/CPR Certification.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
• Mechanical knowledge.

Your cover letter must clearly indicate how you meet the required qualifications.

Permanent CUPE employees presently on staff will be given early consideration, in accordance with COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT.

Employment will be subject to a Criminal Record Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check completed within the four months preceding the date of application with results satisfactory to the Brandon School Division.

Brandon School Division will give consideration to gender equity, visible minorities, indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities. The Brandon School Division thanks all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Upon request, Brandon School Division will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants disabled by barriers during the interview and assessment process.