Transportation: Spare Bus Driver

Job summary

Drive school bus routes on an on-call, day-to-day basis, transporting students safely to and from school when permanent drivers are absent. Follow assigned routes and perform the physical duties required for the role.

Job details

We Are Accepting Applications For Following Position: Spare School Bus Drivers Location(s): Wildwood, Evansburg, Niton, Edson, Hinton, Jasper & Grande Cache Alberta Start Date: Immediately or upon mutually agreeable start date until June 29, 2027 Grande Yellowhead Public School Division (GYPSD) is the third largest geographical school division in Alberta, spanning a vast area from Evansburg west along the Yellowhead Highway to Jasper, and north to Grande Cache. Operated from the Education Services Centre in Edson, the transportation department manages 54 school bus routes across five distinct zones within Yellowhead County, safely transporting over 2,200 students and covering more than 8,000 kilometers daily. To ensure continuous, reliable operations across this extensive network, the Division employs Spare Drivers on a day-to-day basis to safely transport students to and from school in the absence of Permanent Full-Time School Bus Drivers. Why Join Our Team? If you have an exceptional driving record and love working with children, we offer: Flexible Schedule: Work on an on-call, day-to-day basis. Complimentary Training: Free Class 2 driver training provided. Work-Life Balance: Summers, weekends, and school holidays off. Family-Friendly: Option for parents to bring their pre-school child on route. Career Growth: Excellent opportunities for advancement to permanent routes. Qualifications Valid Class 5 Driver’s license Physical ability to perform required duties, and pass a functional assessment. No experience? We provide the necessary training! Courses are held monthly, and successful completion is required for all division staff. The Division Grande Yellowhead Public School Division stretches from Jasper National Park, east to Evansburg, south of Cadomin, and northwest to Grande Cache. The jurisdiction includes 15 schools, 5 Learning Connection Centres, approximately 5000 students and 600 staff. In accordance with Board Policy, the successful applicant will be required to provide the following: A current RCMP Record check with Vulnerable Sector A current Alberta Government Child Intervention Record Check Please Submit The Following A cover letter and resume The resume must highlight professional qualifications, relevant training and experience. Please include a list of three references with permission for Grande Yellowhead Public School Division to contact any or all references. For more information please reach out to: HRsupport@gypsd.ca To apply to this posting, you are required to log into your account below and click the “apply” button at the bottom of the page. We thank all applicants for their interest however; we will contact only those selected for interviews.

What you’ll do

Drive school bus routes on an on-call, day-to-day basis, transporting students safely to and from school when permanent drivers are absent. Follow assigned routes and perform the physical duties required for the role.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a valid Class 5 driver's license and be physically able to perform the required duties and pass a functional assessment. No prior experience is required; training is provided, and successful completion of the required courses is expected.

Benefits

• Complimentary Training
• Flexible Schedule
• Weekends and School Holidays Off
• Summer Break
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Listed skills

• Training · Preferred
• Flexible · Preferred
• Reliable · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Safe Driving
• Student Transportation
• Working With Children
• Defensive Driving
• Physical Fitness
• Route Driving

Job areas

• Transportation
• Education
• Security & Safety

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