Posting #S2509034(S)

Posting Date07 May 2026

Posting Close Date14 May 2026 12:00 PM (CDT)

CategoryTransportation

TypePERMANENT CONTRACT

DescriptionLift Bus Driver - Route Red 1

Location

Transportation

Start Date01 Jun 2026

End DateContinuous

FTE/Hours20.00 per week

Job Description & Requirements

• Please note: the start date is as stated above OR as soon as possible.

What we offer:

• Willing to train suitable candidates with clean driving abstracts.
• Paid training upon completion of certification.
• Competitive pay rates: $24.86 - $26.43 per hour.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package.

Purpose of Position

The Lift Bus Driver is responsible for safely transporting special needs students (e.g. medical complications, mobility challenges) and must be able to effectively secure students with mobility/physical aid devices (e.g. wheelchairs, walkers, oxygen tanks, catheter bags).

Duties and Responsibilities

Are established by the Supervisor of Transportation within the parameters of the job profile.

Required Qualifications

• Must hold valid Class 5 Driver's License.
• Class 2 Driver's License, or willingness to obtain.
• School Bus Operator's Certificate, with Defensive Driving training, or willingness to obtain.
• WHMIS training/certification.
• Knowledge of specialized equipment for the Lift Bus.
• Demonstrated ability to follow standardized work methods and processes.
• Ability to interact with service dogs while transporting students, if required.
• Demonstrated time management and computer/word processing skills.
• Effective basic reading, writing and mathematical skills.
• Effective moderate interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• First Aid/CPR Certification.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
• Unified Referral & Intake System (URIS) training.
• Mechanical knowledge.

Your cover letter must clearly indicate how you meet the required qualifications.

For assistance with your application or to learn more about the position requirements and training, please visit the BSD Transportation Office, 800 Richmond Avenue East, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. (no appointment necessary) or call 204-729-3975.

Permanent CUPE employees presently on staff will be given early consideration, in accordance with COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT.

Salary as per COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT**.**

Position

Position

Location

Start Date

End Date

FTE / Hours

Rate

School Bus Driver (Lift Bus)

Transportation

01 Jun 2026

Continuous

20.00

0.00

Inquiries should be directed to the Office of Human Resources: human.resources@bsd.ca

Applications may also be received by fax 204-727-7189 or email: human.resources@bsd.ca. Applications must quote the competition number and be received no later than 12:00 noon on the deadline date shown above. Faxed or emailed applications must include a Brandon School Division application form completed in full, a cover letter which clearly indicates how you meet the required qualifications, a comprehensive resume, including the names and contact information of three work-related reference, and copies of relevant certificates. Employment will be subject to a Criminal Record Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check completed within the four months preceding the date of application with results satisfactory to the Brandon School Division.

Brandon School Division will give consideration to gender equity, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities. The Brandon School Division thanks all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Upon request, Brandon School Division will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants disabled by barriers during the interview and assessment process.