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School Bus Monitor

Dartmouth, NS
CA$22/hour
Mid Level
full_time
part_time

Top Benefits

Competitive wages
Free training
Summers, weekends, and holidays off

About the role

School Bus Monitor

SOUTHLAND is excited to be expanding our routes throughout the Regional Municipality of Halifax for the 2025 – 2026 school year, and are hiring School Bus Monitors to join our team - multiple positions available.

Bus Monitors support the bus driver during the trip to and from school each day and must be capable of managing a group of students of varying ages, needs and behaviors. Patience, compassion, and attention to safety are all traits that will help you excel in this role.

Why You Should Choose SOUTHLAND

  • Part-time hours, perfect for a stay-at-home parent, entrepreneur, or retiree!
  • Competitive wages
  • Free Training
  • Summers, weekends, and holidays off
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Employee recognition programs
  • Recognition as a community hero who helps to ensure everyone gets Safely Home

Job Description

Bus Monitors support the bus driver during the trip to and from school each day and must be capable of managing a group of students of varying ages, needs and behaviors. This includes loading, securing, and unloading children in wheelchairs and car seats.

As a Bus Monitor, you will work a split shift, working approximately 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon. You will be assigned a route that falls between the hours of 6:00 am - 9:30 am in the morning and between 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm in the evening.

Bus Monitors work during the school year and are given time off in July and August and school holidays.

Requirements

  • Ability to communicate effectively with children, co-workers, parents and teachers
  • Organized, punctual and reliable
  • Experience in childcare/working with children considered an asset
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Clear Criminal Record, Vulnerable Sector Check, and Child Abuse Registry Check
  • First Aid & CPR certification (covered by SOUTHLAND)

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $21.92 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 20 per week

Benefits:

  • Employee assistance program
  • On-site parking

Work Location: In person

About Southland Transportation

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
1001-5000

SOUTHLAND Transportation is committed to safety and service in the people transportation business. SOUTHLAND operates school, charter, commuter, and specialized transportation buses throughout Alberta and in Saskatchewan.

SOUTHLAND's reputation for leadership and quality comes from the integrity and dedication of talented staff. It was the first school bus company in Canada to have its training program nationally recognized and certified by the Motor Carrier Passenger Council of Canada and is a proud member of the Student Transportation Association of Saskatchewan, Alberta Student Transportation Advisory Council, Alberta School Bus Contractors Association, and Partners in Compliance.