Spare Bus Driver

Qualicum School District; Parksville; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualicum School District is seeking on-call/casual Spare Bus Drivers to support multiple routes on Vancouver Island. Typical hours range from early morning starts, with no guaranteed hours, requiring flexibility.

The role involves operating a school bus, maintaining safety and discipline, performing pre/post checks, and communicating with staff. Training and regulations knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent.
• Valid Class 2 BC driver’s licence with an Air Endorsement.
• Clean Driver’s Abstract.
• Successful completion of internal training requirements.
• Up to date knowledge of the Motor Vehicle Act and related Regulations.
• Good interpersonal, oral and written skills.
• Ability and patience to deal with children in a kind and diplomatic manner.
• Valid Basic or Emergency First Aid certificate would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operates school buses on various route schedules within specified times.
• Drives in a safe, consistent and efficient manner while maintaining discipline with students.
• Performs pre and post-check procedures and reports mechanical deficiencies.
• Maintains communication with staff and the public through written reports.
• Assists students or staff in loading and unloading with safety procedures.
• Checks student bus passes and follows district procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Patience with children

Education

Grade 10 or equivalent

Class 2 BC driver’s licence with Air Endorsement

First Aid certificate (Basic or Emergency)

Job description

About Qualicum School District

Qualicum School District is centrally situated on east Vancouver Island and covers the area of Nanoose Bay to Bowser and spans from Errington across the Strait of Georgia to Lasqueti Island. We serve a student population of approximately 4700 students. Qualicum School District consists of eight elementary schools (Grades K-7), two secondary schools (Grade 8-12), an alternate school (PASS/Woodwinds) and a Distributed Learning program to support home-learning families called the Collaborative Education Alternative Program (CEAP). False Bay School on Lasqueti Island is entirely off-grid with an immense solar project recently completed. Qualicum School District also embraces many community organizations through various school programs. The area’s natural beauty, never-ending beaches, mild climate and small-town charm make it a popular tourist destination and a great opportunity to have a career in paradise.

JOB TITLE:

Spare Bus Driver

Seeking on call/casual Bus Drivers to support throughout Qualicum School District. Please note the hours of work could range from 6:55am - 4:55pm. Please note there are no guarantee of hours as this is an on call/casual position.

JOB FUNCTION:

An employee in this classification operates a school bus for the purpose of transporting district students.

REPORTING TO:

Director of Operations or designate, with a functional reporting relationship to the Transportation Team Lead.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK:

1. Operates school buses on various route schedules within specified times.
2. Drives in a safe, consistent and efficient manner while at the same time maintaining consistent discipline procedures with large groups of students.
3. Daily performs pre and post-check procedures, reports mechanical deficiencies to shop personnel, and maintains the bus in a clean and sanitary condition, inside and out.
4. Maintains effective communication with other staff and the general public both verbally and with written reports.
5. Assists students or staff in loading and unloading using appropriate safety procedures, lifts and related equipment.
6. Checks student bus passes and follows established district procedures.
7. Required to provide in-district mail service.
8. Demonstrates routes and stops to new drivers.
9. Performs other related-job duties.

REQUIRED ABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent.
2. Valid Class 2 BC driver’s licence with an Air Endorsement.
3. Clean Driver’s Abstract.
4. Successful completion of the internal training requirements.
5. Up to date knowledge of the Motor Vehicle Act and related Regulations.
6. Good interpersonal, oral and written skills.
7. Ability and patience to deal with children in a kind and diplomatic manner.
8. Valid Basic or Emergency First Aid certificate (one day course), would be considered an asset

PLEASE PROVIDE 3 PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES WITH YOUR APPLICATION.

Make a Future / Qualicum School District

Successful applicants must successfully complete an Authorization for Criminal Records Search pursuant to the Criminal Records Review Act every 5 years.

For further information please contact Amanda Kramer, Human Resources Administrative Assistant at 250-954-4677or [e-mail]

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