Temporary Bus Driver

Position Type: Transportation/Bus Driver

Date Posted: 1/9/2025

Location: North Valley Elementary School - Neudorf

Date Available: ASAP

Closing Date: 01/15/2025

Job Purpose

Bus Driver is responsible to provide safe and efficient transportation to and from school and school-related activities, working as part of a team to contribute to the growth and development of children and youth.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to safely and confidently operate a school bus
• Good working knowledge of The Highway and Transportation Act and The Traffic Safety Act
• Good working knowledge of the Saskatchewan Driver's Handbook and Saskatchewan Commercial Driver's Handbook
• Good understanding of, and ability to apply, a range of student behaviour strategies focused on positive reinforcement of desired behaviour
• Demonstrated patience, maturity and experience working with children
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Qualifications

• Must hold and maintain a valid Saskatchewan Class 1-5 Driver's License for at least 2 years.
• Must hold a valid School Bus Endorsement
  • Training is available for non-licensed school bus drivers
• Clear driver's abstract, with no major infractions
  • A current Driver’s Abstract from SGI detailing all (personal and commercial) driving records for the last 5 years must be submitted with your application
  • A copy of the abstract can be:
    • Uploaded to your online application,
    • Emailed to [email protected] or
    • Faxed to 306-543-1771.
• Satisfactory medical examinations in accordance with The Highway Traffic Act
• First Aid Certification or be willing to obtain one at Prairie Valley School Division's expense.

Working Conditions

• Full time bus routes are paid at a daily base rate of $56.44 plus a per km rate calculated at $0.21/km
  • The mileage for this route is paid at 126 kms for a total of $82.90 per day
• Drivers with young children may take their children with them on the bus
• Subject to CUPE Agreement
• Commencing as soon as possible and ending June 30, 2025
• Working in varied climates and differing road conditions
• Physical ability to load and unload students in wheelchairs may be required.

Application Procedure

• Interested applicants should submit their application online at www.pvsd.ca/careers by midnight on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.

Selection Procedure: We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted by email.

Prairie Valley School Division supports the principles of a representative workforce and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.