School Bus Driver - Ontario

Transdev Ontario Manitoba; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free license upgrade

Comprehensive benefits

$2,000 retention bonus

RRSP program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Voyago and East Ferris Bus Lines are hiring School Bus Drivers across multiple Ontario locations, including Simcoe, Hanover, Kingston, Ottawa and North Bay. This split-shift role runs mornings and afternoons, with a retention bonus and benefits for qualifying drivers.

You'll transport students safely, perform pre/post trip inspections, maintain logs, and communicate clearly in English. A G-class license, clean record, and readiness for assessments are required.

Qualifications

• Valid Ontario G-class license (B class preferred).
• 21 years or older with 1 year driving experience.
• Clean driving record and vulnerable sector screening.
• Sound knowledge of local routes.
• Ability to work independently.
• Willing to work split shifts mornings and afternoons.
• English fluency.
• Pass pre-hire driving and radio/written assessments.
• Basic computer skills and map navigation.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students to and from school.
• Prioritize student safety during boarding, transit and exiting.
• Perform pre/post trip inspections.
• Keep bus clean and fueled as needed.
• Complete Hours of Service reports and logs.
• Report mechanical issues promptly.
• Address student behavior professionally.
• Participate in ongoing safety training and development.
• Maintain professionalism and a safe environment.

Skills

Safety-focused

G-class license

21+ years

1 year driving

Clean driving record

Vulnerable sector screening

Local route knowledge

Independent worker

Split shifts

English fluency

Assessments ready

Basic computer skills

Tools

GPS/Maps

Job description

Voyago and East Ferris Bus Lines are currently recruiting for multiple openings to fill existing vacancies and for future roles in the Student Transportation division. Now hiring for multiple School Bus Drivers for Simcoe, Hanover, Kingston, Ottawa and North Bay. This is a split shift with both morning and afternoon runs, so being close to our school coverage area is essential. The location of the parking lots, base and school bus pick up locations will be communicated based on current route assignments at the time of your hire date. These are permanent positions.

Your role:

• Safely transport students within your community to and from school, ensuring a reliable and positive experience each day
• Prioritize student safety at all times, including during boarding, transit, and exiting the vehicle
• Conduct thorough pre and post trip inspections to ensure the bus remains in proper and safe operating condition
• Maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of the bus, including assisting with fueling and basic upkeep to present a well kept, professional vehicle
• Accurately complete daily Hours of Service reports and maintain required documentation in compliance with company and regulatory standards
• Immediately report any mechanical issues or concerns affecting the safe operation of the vehicle
• Address and report any student behaviour issues in a timely and professional manner, following company procedures
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development to stay current with safety practices, policies, and regulations
• Demonstrate professionalism, patience, and care while fostering a safe and respectful environment for all passengers
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Your profile

• You are safety-focused
• You hold a valid minimum full Ontario G-class driver's license, Preference will be given to B class drivers
• You are 21 years of age or over with minimum 1 year of driving experience in all weather conditions
• You possess a clean driving record and a criminal record search with vulnerable sector screening
• You have a sound driving knowledge of the locations in this posting
• You have the ability to work independently
• You are available for split shifts in the morning and afternoon which could run: Monday - Friday between 6:00am - 9:30am and 1:30pm - 5pm, plus occasional charter runs if interested in extra hours.
• You possess solid communication skills and must be fluent in English.
• You must pass both the pre-hire driving assessment, and radio communication assessments or written evaluations.
• You have basic computer skills and can easily navigate Google Maps or a GPS unit

Your location

By joining the Student Transportation team in Ontario, you'll find:

• We offer a competitive hourly driving rate for Big Yellow, starting from $20.70 to $23.00
• PLUS there is a $2,000 retention bonus for qualifying drivers - your commitment really PAYS!
• You will be compensated for 30+ hours per week for these roles if you drive both the morning and afternoon runs for a and remain available for charters or additional runs
• EAP, RRSP programs and Perks programs for all drivers
• The FT full comprehensive benefit package is available when working 30+ hours or more per week consecutively.

Benefits

The Perks:

• We offer FREE license upgrade
• We offer comprehensive benefits packages for full time employees with an Employee and Family Assistance Program for part time employees, a great company perks program, a $2000 Retention Bonus based on your attendance, and an Employee Referral Bonus program as well
• We are an Award Winning company
• As a subsidiary of Transdev, we provide opportunities for a rewarding career with a growing, global transportation provider
• We focus on innovation and sustainable environmental initiatives
• We support the development, work-life balance and well-being of our employees
• We build a supportive corporate culture that encourages diversity and enables our people to flourish
• We enable our employees to have a positive social impact by deploying sustainable mobility solutions
• We offer our employees opportunities to build their own experience within a local, global Group.

Voyago is committed to provide accommodation for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request of the internal or external applicant. If you require an accommodation due to a disability for an interview, please notify Human Resources directly to make appropriate arrangements when contacted for an interview.

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