School Bus Driver

Standard Bus Contracting; Town of Cochrane; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid training

Flexible schedule

Part-time hours

Referral bonus

Safety bonuses

Time off summers

Job summary

SOUTHLAND is seeking School Bus Drivers to transport students safely and reliably, with paid training and a generous signing bonus. The role features part-time hours (4–6 hours daily) and a split shift schedule, morning and afternoon routes, and time off during school breaks. A positive, safety-focused attitude is essential.

You’ll earn $36.86 per hour for all school-route driving hours, with bonus opportunities and a potential for advancement within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 5 (non-GDL) license is required.
• Clean driving record with no more than 3 demerit points.
• Clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check required.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students daily with a focus on safety and customer service.
• Work a split shift: roughly 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon.
• Routes run during school hours; time off in July and August.

Skills

Safe driving record

Valid Class 5 license

Criminal record check

Job description

School Bus Driver – Offering Paid Training and a Hiring Bonus!

SOUTHLAND is currently seeking dedicated and safety-minded School Bus Drivers to join our team. This is an essential role that offers job security, a flexible schedule and allows you to make a difference on the front line by transporting our children to school safely.

Why You Should Choose SOUTHLAND

SOUTHLAND offers paid training, competitive wages, bonuses, and flexibility within your personal life.

• Part-time hours, 4-6 hours a day. Perfect for a stay-at-home parent, entrepreneur, or retiree!
• Paid Class 2 training with a $1,000 sign-on bonus; receive $500 three months after you drive your first run and the remaining $500 after nine months!
• Competitive wages – earn $36.86 per hour for all school route driving hours
• Bring up to two preschool-aged children to work with you
• Referral and Safety bonuses
• Summers, weekends, and holidays off
• Opportunity for advancement
• Employee recognition programs

Job Description

Drivers are responsible for safely transporting students daily and must be committed to safety and customer service.

As a School Bus Driver, you will work a split shift, driving approximately 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon, with routes available in-between for anyone looking to pick up extra hours. You will be assigned a route that falls between the hours of 6:30 am - 9:30 am in the morning and between 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm in the afternoon. Drivers work during the school year and are given time off in July and August.

Requirements

• Valid Class 5 (non-GDL) driver’s license (PAID Class 2 training provided)
• Safe driving record with no more than 3 demerit points
• Clear criminal record and vulnerable sector search