Special Needs School Bus Driver

4Seasons Transportation; Calgary; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Mentorship

Referral bonuses

Wellness perks

Saddledome season ticket access

IKEA breakfast days

Timmie Tuesdays

Job summary

4Seasons Transportation in Calgary, AB is seeking drivers to provide door-to-door routes for students with special needs. You will become a trusted daily presence, building real relationships with children and families while delivering safe, reliable rides.

No prior bus driving experience is needed if you hold an Alberta Class 5 licence and have 3+ years of winter driving. Paid training, upgrade support to Class 4, and essential certifications are provided; Monday–Friday shifts with about 4

Qualifications

• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (upgrade to Class 4 possible)
• 3+ years of driving experience in Canadian winter and snow conditions
• Clean driving record with no at-fault accidents and recent demerit points
• Availability for both shifts, Monday to Friday, for the full school year
• Ability to move around the bus easily, climb steps, and lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Successful background check and driver's abstract
• Pass pre-employment drug and alcohol test (zero tolerance for THC)

Responsibilities

• Safely drive your assigned school bus routes for students with special needs
• Pick up and drop off students at their homes, becoming a consistent part of their daily routine
• Complete daily pre-trip inspections, including lifting the hood and checking the engine compartment
• Help students board and exit the bus, including those using wheelchairs or other mobility devices
• Stay calm, patient, and caring in situations that can sometimes be stressful
• Communicate respectfully with students, parents, and school staff

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Reliable

Safe driver

Job description

Drive with Purpose. Make a Difference Every School Day.

At 4Seasons Transportation, we're not your typical big yellow school bus. Our drivers go into the community in small busses, and pick up students with special needs right at their door, driving a smaller group of kids each day. You'll become a familiar, trusted part of each child's daily routine, and the friendly, steady face that starts and ends their school day.

For many of our students, a predictable routine and a driver they know make all the difference. We're looking for someone who understands that and wants to build real relationships with the kids and families they serve.

No bus driving experience needed. If you have a valid Alberta Class 5 licence and 3+ years of winter driving experience, we'll give you paid training and help you get everything else you need:

• Upgrading to your Class 4 driver's licence
• First Aid/CPR certification
• DART driver training course
• Training to support children with special needs, including mobility devices and boarding assistance

Why Drive for 4Seasons?

Our culture sets us apart.

We were named one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures, with employee satisfaction above the school-bussing industry average. Our Glassdoor rating is more than 30% above the transportation industry average, and 96% of reviewers would recommend working here.

• Earn between $106-$116 per day (based on your assigned route)
• Door-to-door routes with fewer students, so you get to know each child and family
• Take-home bus, so there's no daily commute to a yard
• Average of 4 hours of driving per day, split across a morning and an afternoon shift
• Consistent schedule: Monday to Friday, with typical driving times between 7–9:30am and 2–4:30pm (plus a short pre-trip inspection before your morning run)
• No evenings, weekends, statutory holidays, or summers
• Paid training, mentorship, and referral bonuses
• Wellness perks, including Saddledome season ticket access, IKEA breakfast days and Timmie Tuesdays

A great part-time job for retirees, parents, semi-retired professionals, and entrepreneurs who want steady, meaningful work that fits around the rest of life.

What You'll Do

• Safely drive your assigned school bus routes for students with special needs
• Pick up and drop off students at their homes, becoming a consistent part of their daily routine
• Complete daily pre-trip inspections, including lifting the hood and checking the engine compartment
• Help students board and exit the bus, including those using wheelchairs or other mobility devices
• Stay calm, patient, and caring in situations that can sometimes be stressful
• Communicate respectfully with students, parents, and school staff

What You'll Need

• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (we'll help you upgrade to Class 4)
• 3+ years of driving experience in Canadian winter and snow conditions
• Clean driving record: no at-fault accidents and recent demerit points
• Availability for both shifts, Monday to Friday, for the full school year (ideally)
• Ability to move around the bus easily, climb steps, and lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Successful background check and driver's abstract
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test. This is a safety-sensitive role with zero tolerance for THC (cannabis) or recreational drugs

You'll Be a Great Fit If You Are

• Compassionate, caring, and patient with children
• Someone who understands how much routine and familiarity matter to kids with special needs
• Calm and level-headed under pressure
• Reliable and punctual, because students and families count on you
• A safe, confident driver who takes safety seriously

Ready to make a difference?