School Bus Driver

CAIS; Victoria; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous vacation and school closure

Comprehensive health and dental

Employer-supported retirement savings

Professional development opportunities

Employee wellness programs

Beautiful Victoria campus

Strong, collaborative school community

Meaningful work in one of Canada’s top

Job summary

St. Michaels University School in Victoria, BC is seeking a School Bus Driver to transport students and staff to and from school and activities.

The position offers varied hours, including mornings, afternoons, and occasional overnight trips, with a focus on safe operations. Ideal candidates hold a BC Class 2 license with Air Brake Endorsement, Emergency First Aid/CPR Level C, and at least three years of professional driving experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum Class 2 BC driver’s license with Air Brake Endorsement.
• Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C certificate required.
• Minimum three years professional driving experience; bus experience preferred.
• Clean driver’s abstract and safe driving history.
• Experience working with youth is an asset.
• Strong communication with bus users and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Transport students and staff to/from school and activities on local, out-of-town, and overnight trips.
• Ensure safe loading/unloading and enforce proper bus etiquette and procedures.
• Communicate student behaviour concerns to the Transportation Manager.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections; report maintenance issues.
• Maintain bus cleanliness and assist with driver orientation for new staff.
• Secure bus when not in use and comply with safety regulations.
• May provide emergency first aid when required.
• Handle route detours and schedule changes with flexibility.

Skills

Class 2 BC license with Air Brake End.

First Aid & CPR Level C

3+ years driving experience

Safe driving record / abstract

Youth experience

Effective communication

Map reading & navigation

Flexibility for detours

Job description

School Bus Driver

Permanent, Full-Time (1.0 FTE), starting as soon as possible

One of our core values at St. Michaels University School is respect. With this in mind, we acknowledge that our school rests in the heart of Straits Salish territory, a living culture with its own rites, ceremonies, and unfolding history. We honour the Esquimalt, Songhees, and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples – whose homelands we share and whom we recognize as our neighbours.

Under the direction of the Transportation Manager, the bus driver is responsible for transporting students, as well as faculty and staff members, to and from school and extracurricular activities in a timely and safe manner. Hours of work vary, including shorter shifts, early mornings, afternoons, and some overnight trips.

Key Responsibilities and Expectations:

• Transports students and/or equipment on local, out of town and overnight field trips in accordance with routes and schedules.
• Directs, monitors and enforces proper bus etiquette, and ensures compliance with safe loading, riding and unloading procedures.
• Communicates with Transportation Manager regarding student behaviour that requires follow up.
• Knowledge of electronic devices such as smart phone and tablet, used to access work schedule and for pre-trip bus inspections.
• Conducts pre-trip and post-trip inspections in accordance with British Columbia (BC) Motor Vehicle Act, BC Air Brake Manual, National Safety Code and BC Professionals Drivers Manual.
• Reports maintenance issues to Transportation Manager.
• Ensures interior and exterior tidiness of school bus.
• Provides orientation to temporary /new bus drivers.
• Secures bus when not in use.
• May be required to perform emergency first aid.
• Complies with all Highway Traffic Acts and Safety Procedures.
• Other duties as required.

The successful candidate will have the following skills, background and interests:

• Minimum valid British Columbia Class 2 driver’s license with Air Brake Endorsement.
• Minimum Emergency (Basic) First Aid and CPR Level C certificate.
• Minimum three years professional driving experience. Bus driving experience preferred.
• Maintain a clean driver’s abstract.
• Experience working with youth is an asset.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and respectfully with all bus users and stakeholders.
• Ability to read and interpret maps.
• Flexibility to deal with changing situations such as route detours.

Compensation:

Annualsalaryrange:$47,200 - $70,800.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Generous vacation and school closure days
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Employer-supported retirement savings plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee wellness programs
• Beautiful Victoria campus
• Strong, collaborative school community
• Meaningful work in one of Canada’s leading independent schools

Criminal Record Check:

Must pass and maintain a clear Solicitor General criminal record check for the purpose of working with children.

2:00 pm on Friday, October 30, 2026

About St. Michaels University School:

Located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, St. Michaels University School (SMUS) is a Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 day and boarding school with a global reputation for academic excellence.

Our students from over 30 countries all over the world have opportunities in academics, athletics, arts, leadership, service and outdoor education, and are inspired by an extraordinary staff committed to character growth and preparing students for what lies ahead in life. The school’s Mission shapes these endeavours: Our school seeks the excellence in all of us, with passion and compassion. We are a community shaped by the pursuit of truth and goodness, providing outstanding preparation for life.

At St. Michaels University School, we seek to employ and empower individuals who wish to forge impactful relationships and careers that place our students at the centre. We firmly believe that expanding our diversity while adjusting our practice will lead to becoming the community we envision – a place where staff and students share a sense that they fully belong.