Casual Bus Driver

Casual Bus Driver

Competition #3667

Chinook School Division is seeking applications for Casual Bus Driver positions throughout the division at the following locations:

Cabri (Non-Union) – 2 positions

Consul (Non-Union) – 2 positions

Eastend (Non-Union) – 2 positions

Frontier (Non-Union) – 2 positions

Gull Lake (CUPE) – 2 positions

Leader (CUPE) – 2 positions

Maple Creek (CUPE) – 2 positions

Shaunavon (SEIU West) – 4 positions

The Chinook School Division is proud to serve nearly 6,000 students in 60 schools, with over 1,000 collegial and student-centered teachers and support staff. We are a vibrant and progressive school division located within Saskatchewan's great Southwest. Our Division is committed to our guiding principles; Communication, Shared Responsibility, Positive Relationships and Ongoing Monitoring and Improvement. The Division affirms the right of all students and staff to be contributing members of a school community that is safe, caring and respectful of all people.

Chinook Is Committed To Supporting Diversity And Inclusion In Our Schools And Workplace As Indicated In AP 176. Successful Candidates Are Expected To

understand the importance of supporting a welcoming environment;

present a positive attitude towards inclusion and diversity;

identify opportunities to support inclusion and diversity and;

take meaningful action.

Desired Qualifications

Clean driver’s abstract

Ability to deal tactfully and cooperatively with public, students, staff

Good physical condition

Basic computer skills

Demonstrates a commitment to truth and reconciliation

Demonstrates a commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion

Benefits

Participation in the Municipal Employees’ Pension Plan

Positive work environment

Potential for permanent employment

Casual employees are contacted to work on an “as-needed” basis. Working casually allows you the flexibility of selecting which locations you work in, and which shifts you choose to accept. Casual employees are important members of our Chinook team and receive competitive wages as well as pension benefits. Some training opportunities may be available in order ensure our casual employees are equipped with the skills they will need to work in various roles throughout the division.

Application Process

Visit Chinook School Division’s Employment Page to view current openings.

Click on “Apply Online” to create an online employment profile and apply for jobs.

Upload a resume and cover letter to your online profile. You must include three references for your application to be considered.

Once your profile has been created, you need to apply to the “Casual Bus Driver” Job posting.

Please attach a signed SGI Driver Abstract Authorization (found here) to your application.

Candidates who are successfully shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.

Following a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to obtain their “S Endorsement”.

“S” Endorsement Process

Pick up a driver handbook from your local SGI office or the transportation department.

Submit a Bus Driver Medical to SGI (you will need to make arrangements with your health care professional to have this document completed).

Once the medical is completed and approved, you can book your written exam with SGI.

Contact Chinook’s Driver Assessor to make arrangements for Chinook Driver Training;

Book your road test with SGI.

Upon successful completion, submit a copy of your “S” Endorsement certification to Human Resources.

For more information about this position, please contact Kevin Jones, Manager of Transportation by email at [email protected] or Shauna Lacher, Manager of Human Resources by email at [email protected] Please submit your application to the attention of Shauna Lacher, Manager of Human Resources.

All Applicants will be subject to an interview prior to being employed by the division.

While all applications are appreciated, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note: all successful applicants must agree to a Criminal Record Check including a Vulnerable Sector Search as a condition of employment.

By virtue of the submission of the application, the applicant agrees that the Director or designate can contact previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the applicant has listed a reference for that employer.