School Bus Driver - $3,000 Hiring Bonus Offered!

Student Transportation of Canada; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 23,094 - 32,891; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexibility to bring preschool-aged children to work

Employee recognition programs

Evenings, weekends, and holidays off

Job summary

Student Transportation of Canada is hiring a part-time School Bus Driver in Northwestern Ontario, offering a $3,000 hiring bonus paid in installments. The role involves safely transporting students, with regular hours from Monday to Friday. Drivers can enjoy flexibility with evenings, weekends, and holidays off. Requirements include a valid Class B driver’s license and a commitment to safety and customer service. This is a rewarding position with competitive wages and recognition as a community hero.

Qualifications

• Valid Class B driver's license preferred; training provided for upgrade from Class G.
• Pass a Ministry prescribed medical examination, drug and alcohol testing, and criminal record search.
• Commitment to safety and customer service with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students to and from school.
• Follow established routes and schedules.
• Maintain a safe driving record.

Skills

Safety commitment

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

Valid Class B driver’s license

3-year driver’s abstract

Job description

School Bus Driver - $3,000 Hiring Bonus Offered!

Job Category: Driver

Requisition Number: TEMPO003534

• Posted : March 6, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $20.32 CAD per hour

Locations

SOUTHLAND East Thunder Bay, Nakina, ON, CAN

SOUTHLAND East Thunder Bay, Nakina, ON, CAN

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 by transporting our children to school safely.

SOUTHLAND is currently offering a $3,000 hiring bonus for all new School Bus Drivers! This will be paid out in three payments of $1,000 (3 months, 6 months and 9 months).

Why You Should Choose SOUTHLAND

• Competitive wages, bonuses and flexibility within your personal life
• Evenings, weekends, holidays and summers off
• Save on daycare - bring up to two preschool-aged children to work with you
• Employee recognition programs
• Recognition as a community hero who helps to ensure everyone gets Safely Home

Hours of Work

• Monday to Friday - no mandatory nights or weekend work
• This is a 5-hour route from Nakina to Geraldton
• Additional lunch runs and charter work are also available

Job Description

School Bus Drivers are responsible for safely transporting students to and from school. Successful candidates must be committed to safety and customer service and will possess superior oral and written communication skills. Routes fall between the hours of 6:30 am - 9:30 am in the morning and 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm in the afternoon.

Requirements

• Valid Class B driver’s license preferred (training provided to upgrade from a Class G)
• 3-year driver’s abstract with safe driving record
• Undergo and pass a Ministry prescribed medical examination, drug and alcohol testing, criminal record search, vulnerable sector clearance and reference checks

This posting is for an existing vacancy. Artificial intelligence is not used during the hiring process.