SCHOOL BUS DRIVER - REPLACEMENT STEP #1

School District #60 (Peace River North); Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

School District #60 (Peace River North) is seeking a School Bus Driver for replacement Step #1 in the Charlie Lake area. The role involves transporting students safely on scheduled and non-scheduled trips, with duties including pre/post trip inspections and maintaining bus cleanliness.

Hours are five per day, five days a week, for ten months of the year. The position starts November 16, 2026 and ends November 12, 2027, or until the incumbent returns. The base salary begins at $31.06 per hour.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 or equivalency.
• Minimum Class 2 Driver's Licence with Air Brakes endorsement.
• Clean Driver's Abstract.
• WHMIS certificate and other online safety training provided by the District to be completed within the probationary period.
• Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Search required prior to starting employment.

Responsibilities

• Safely operates school buses of different sizes and types on scheduled and non-scheduled trips.
• Performs a pre-trip and post-trip inspection daily and records findings.
• Reports mechanical or safety defects to supervisor.
• Conducts emergency evacuation drills as directed.
• Maintains student discipline and reports issues to supervisor.
• Assists with student registration and prepares a temporary road map for bus run.
• Keeps bus clean; disinfects interior weekly.
• Administers minor first aid.
• Follows safety rules and MV Act regulations.
• Handles hazardous materials safely (WHMIS) and uses tools properly.
• Reports vandalized equipment to supervisors.

Skills

Grade independence

WHMIS and safety training

Interpersonal skills

Vulnerable Sector check knowledge

Ability to set priorities

2 years bus driving experience (pref)

Strong communication

Education

Grade 10 or equivalency

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.