SCHOOL BUS DRIVER

School District 60; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 35,300 - 50,276; Full time

Job summary

School District 60 is seeking a School Bus Driver to transport students in the Wonowon area. You will report to the Transportation Supervisor and operate buses on scheduled and non-scheduled trips, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.

Hours are four hours per day, five days a week, with duties starting September 8, 2026. The starting wage is $31.06/hr, and applications close at 12 p.m. noon on July 31, 2026.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 or equivalency.
• Minimum Class 2 Driver's Licence with Air Brakes endorsement.
• Clean Driver's Abstract.
• 2 years recent bus driving experience preferred.
• WHMIS certificate and safety training to be completed during probation.
• Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Check required.
• Ability to pass safety-related trainings.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely operates school buses of different sizes and types under varying road and weather conditions to transport students.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections and documents findings.
• Reports mechanical or safety defects to supervisor or dispatcher.
• Instructs students on safety regulations and conducts emergency drills as directed.
• Maintains student discipline and reports issues to supervisor.
• Assists with student registrations and prepares route maps.
• Keeps bus clean and disinfected; ensures sanitary conditions.
• Administers minor first aid as needed.
• Follows safety rules and WHMIS requirements; ensures equipment is used properly.
• Notifies supervisor of vandalized equipment or property.
• Follows Motor Vehicle Act regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Transportation Supervisor.

Skills

2 years bus driving experience

WHMIS certificate

Safety training

Interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Priority setting

Education

Grade 10 or equivalency

Class 2 Driver's Licence with Air Brakes endorsement

Clean Driver's Abstract

Job description

Position Description

There is a position available for a School Bus Driver for the Wonowon area. School Bus Drivers are hired to the District and deployed according to departmental need. Route allocations will change as required. All applications must be completed online and will be accepted until 12 p.m. noon, July 31, 2026.

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER

Reporting to the Transportation Supervisor, this position is responsible for the safe transportation of students to and from school, on scheduled and non-scheduled trips.

Hours of work: Four (4) hrs per day, (5) days per week Duties to Commence: September 8, 2026 Work Year Base: Ten (10) months per year Commencing Salary: $31.06/hr.

Duties Include

• Safely operates school buses of different sizes and types under a variety of road and weather conditions, for the purpose of transporting students.
• Ensures that the school bus is road worthy by performing a pre and post trip inspection each day and records the findings on a pre-trip inspection report sheet.
• Promptly reports any mechanical defects and safety device defects on the school bus to the Working Foreman, Dispatcher or Transportation Supervisor.
• Familiarizes students with safety regulations and procedures and performs emergency evacuation drills as directed by the Transportation Supervisor.
• Maintains student discipline on the bus and reports any problems to the Transportation Supervisor or Administrative Officer.
• Assists with the registration of bus students by giving out and collecting registration forms and by preparing a temporary student list and road map of the bus run.
• Keeps assigned bus in sanitary condition by cleaning the inside and outside of the bus as necessary and by disinfecting the inside at least once each week.
• Administers minor firs aid.
• Follows proper safety rules and standards by ensuring the worksite is safe and secure, that equipment and vehicles are operated according to set standards.
• Ensure the safe handling of hazardous materials (WHMIS) and the safe use and operation of equipment and hand tools.
• Informs the Supervisor(s) and/or Administrative Officer(s) of vandalized equipment or property.
• Follows all Motor Vehicle Act Legislation.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor.

Qualifications And Attributes

• Grade 10 or equivalency
• Minimum Class 2 Driver's Licence with Air Brakes endorsement
• Clean Driver's Abstract
• 2 years recent (within 5 years) bus driving experience is preferred
• Ability to work independently and set priorities
• WHMIS certificate and other online safety training provided by the District to be completed within the probationary period
• Other applicable safety training and/or certificates as provided by the District to be completed as needed
• Must be able to pass a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Search conducted by the District prior to starting employment
• Ability to manage difficult conversations in a professional manner
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to be an integral part of a team

Please Note

Proof of graduation and or highest level of education is required prior to starting work

Contact

Janet Peterson, Transportation Supervisor at 250-263-6426 or email at [e-mail]