Walking School Bus Chaperone (#056-CC)

Pembina Trails School Division; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Pembina Trails School Division in Winnipeg, MB is seeking a Walking School Bus Chaperone to support morning drop-offs and afternoon returns. The role is casual, with AM and PM shifts; each shift lasts 30–50 minutes and staff are paid for 1 hour.

Base hourly rate is 18.16 CAD per hour, plus 4% vacation pay. Primary location Chancellor School. Training in safety and student supervision provided.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must communicate clearly with students and others in English.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Good physical condition including sight, hearing and mobility.
• Basic First Aid training (desired).

Responsibilities

• Collect students and walk them to their designated school each day.
• Supervise students and ensure safe passage along routes.
• Maintain awareness of student whereabouts and safe handover.
• Model safe walking and crossing rules to students.
• Report issues to the Administrator(s).

Skills

Clear communication

Teamwork

Physical fitness

English proficiency

Job description

Applications will be accepted
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 12:00 AM -
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 11:59 PM
(Central Standard Time)

Walking School Bus Chaperone (#056-CC)

Job Description

Pembina Trails School Division is committed to removing barriers to ensure employment opportunities are accessible for all applicants. If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact : [e-mail]

Pembina Trails School Division is committed to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving groups with diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, and identities.

Walking School Bus Chaperone

Start date: As soon as possible

Reports To: School Administrators

Hours:Casual (AM and PM shift). Shifts can vary from 30 minutes to 50 minutes, but staff are paid for 1 hour of work for each shift.

Hourly Salary: Base rate $18.16 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay

Purpose of Position

Under the direction of the School Administrator(s), the Walking School Bus Chaperone works as part of a team to walk a group of children from designated pick-up location(s) to the school grounds in the morning and returns them to the designated location after school. The Walking School Bus Chaperone follows a fixed and safe route with designated “stops” and “pick-up times”.

Key Responsibilities

• Under the direction and guidance of the Administrator(s) collects a group of students and safely walks them to their designated school each day.
• Undertakes close supervision of the students, ensuring their safe passage along a public route to school.
• Oversees the safe conduct of students participating in the Walking School Bus program.
• While in transit accounts for the whereabouts of the students at all times and ensures their safe handover to the school each day.
• Models safe walking skills, safe pedestrian behaviour and street safety.
• Exercises judgment and monitors traffic flow when determining safe opportunities to cross streets with students while following the walking school bus route.
• Maintains focus and avoids disruptions while leading students to school.
• Communicates traffic and crossing rules and other safe practices to students assigned to a walking school bus.
• Reports any issues or concerns to the Administrator(s).
• Complies with all safety requirements, and wears all required and approved safety equipment including safety vest at all times.
• Follows policies and procedures of the Division, ensuring the safety of all students participating in the walking school bus program.
• Treats all information about the students as confidential.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned to support the efficient operation of the Walking School Bus program.

Skills and Qualifications

Skill and Knowledge – Required:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with students and others and have good English language skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Good physical condition, including sight, hearing and mobility.

Skill and Knowledge – Desired:

• Basic First Aid training.

Conditions of Employment

• Police Information Check
• Child Abuse Registry Check
• Commit to kids

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• The role involves working in all types of weather conditions throughout the year.
• Cold weather clothing, such as a winter coat, ski pants, winter boots, gloves, toque, scarf, etc. are required during the winter months.
• Ability to walk long distances.
• Must be at the designated pick-up location at the designated time.

Primary Location Chancellor School

Salary Range Please see job posting for salary details

PEMBINA TRAILS SCHOOL DIVISION
181 Henlow Bay
Winnipeg MB R3Y 1M7
P: 204.488.1757
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