SCHOOL BUS DRIVER - REPLACEMENT STEP #1

Peace River North; Charlie Lake; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Peace River North invites applications for a School Bus Driver - Replacement Step #1 serving the Charlie Lake area. The role involves safe transport of students on scheduled/non-scheduled trips, reporting to the Transportation Supervisor.

Hours are five hours per day, five days a week, with duties commencing November 16, 2026 and ending November 12, 2027 or upon return of the incumbent. Salary starts at $31.06/hr.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 or equivalent is required.
• WHMIS certificate and safety training to be completed during probation.
• 2 years recent (within 5 years) bus driving experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and set priorities.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to be part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Safely operates school buses of different sizes on various routes and weather conditions.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections daily and records findings.
• Reports mechanical or safety defects to supervisor.
• Conducts or assists with student safety training and emergency drills as directed.
• Maintains student discipline and manages registration forms and road maps for routes.
• Keeps bus clean and sanitary inside and out; disinfects weekly.

Skills

Bus driving experience

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Education

Grade 10 or equivalent

WHMIS certificate

Tools

Class 2 Licence with Air Brakes

Job description

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER - REPLACEMENT STEP #1

Position Description:

There is a position available for a School Bus Driver - Replacement Step #1 for the Charlie Lake 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, October 26, 2026.

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:

Five (5.0) hrs per day, (5) days per week

Duties to Commence:

November 16, 2026, ending November 12, 2027, or upon return of the incumbent

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 weatherconditions, 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

For more information please contact
Janet Peterson, Transportation Supervisor at 250-263-6426 or email at [e-mail]

We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.