Mechanic
Top Benefits
About the role
School District 72 operates throughout a large geographic area. Campbell River and Quadra Island schools and our school board office are located on the traditional territory of the Liǧʷiɫdaxʷ people. School District 72 also encompasses the traditional territory of the Klahoose (Cortes), K'ómoks (Sayward), and χʷɛmaɬkʷu (Bute Inlet) First Nations.
SUPPORT STAFF Position: Mechanic
Posting Number: SY2526-MAINT-008
Term of Employment: Permanent
Hours/Day/FTE: 8 Hours/Day
Wage/Salary: $38.97
Deadline to Apply: 4:00pm on Friday, October 31, 2025
Join Our Team School District 72 is looking for a Mechanic to join our team of professionals who strive to bring the district's learning beliefs to life.
School District 72 (Campbell River) is located on the east coast of central Vancouver Island, extending north to Sayward and south to Oyster River. The district also includes the outer islands of Read, Cortes, and Quadra. The district serves over 5,600 students in 18 schools with a diverse range of programs that are progressive and responsive to the educational needs and interests of students.
The district respects and values the relationships with all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples who reside in these territories. It is with respectful consideration that the programs and services provided to students and staff acknowledge their histories, cultural contributions, and contemporary concerns.
About The Role The Mechanic maintains and inspects all School District buses, vehicles, and equipment to ensure compliance with district policies, the Motor Vehicle Act, and all other local, provincial, or federal regulations relating to the operation of School District fleet assets.
In consultation with the Director of Operations and Transportation Supervisor, this position plans, schedules, and completes preventive maintenance, unplanned repairs, and all other duties as assigned to ensure maximum availability of vehicles in a safe, road worthy condition to meet service requirements.
Specific Responsibilities
- Repair and maintain district school buses, vehicles, and other equipment to a safe operating standard.
- Inspect and certify school buses, trucks, trailers, including fuel and air brake systems for compliance with the Motor Vehicle Act and Regulations.
- Respond to in-field breakdowns.
- Research and order parts and replacement equipment as authorized by the Director of Operations or Transportation Supervisor.
- Act as a subject matter expert in the maintenance and operation of School District fleet equipment.
- May be asked to demonstrate proper technique of operator's or bus driver's daily or weekly maintenance tasks for vehicles and equipment.
- Clean and undertake minor cosmetic repairs of buses and vehicles as needed.
- Maintain a positive working relationship with school administrators, parents, staff, and students.
- Maintain a positive working relationship with fleet and equipment users and operators.
- Work from oral and/or written instruction and to established procedures.
- Act as a standby bus driver as required.
- Practice good driving habits and defensive driving.
- Other related duties as required.
Bring your Expertise
- Possess a valid BC Trades Qualification or Interprovincial Trades Qualification for heavy duty mechanical repair or commercial transport repair.
- Minimum two years of journeyman experience performing mechanical work for commercial transport repair (buses)
- Possess a current valid BC Drivers' License, Class 2, with airbrake endorsement.
- Commercial Vehicle Inspector certification preferred.
- Thorough knowledge of the BC Motor Vehicle Act and Commercial Vehicle Safety Enforcement (CVSE) Regulation.
- A clear understanding of all bus driving functions, procedures, and equipment.
- Automotive mechanical repair would be considered an asset.
- Ability to speak, read, and write English.
- Physically capable of performing all facets of mechanical repair and bus driving.
- Ability to work with a high degree of independence on assigned projects.
Contribute to Our Success The Campbell River School District proudly developed a strategic plan for 2024-2028 that prioritized the following:
- Honour Indigenous World Views and Perspectives
- Student-Centred Learning Environments
- Evolving for Tomorrow
The following commitments are essential to all positions within the Campbell River School District:
- Commitment and adherence to workplace policies, procedures & practices.
- Commitment to standards of conduct, including behaving in a manner that is: respectful, professional, team-oriented, collegial, collaborative, ethical, honest, and trustworthy.
- Commitment to understand and implement the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.
Join Our Community Campbell River is a scenic, oceanfront community framed by extensive waterfront, west coast forests and snow-capped mountains. The area is renowned for its natural beauty and recreational opportunities such as skiing, kayaking, fishing, mountain biking, hiking, golf, and endless opportunities to experience nature. The moderate climate allows residents to participate in numerous outdoor activities on a year-round basis.
Experience The Benefits Of SD72
- Professional development and growth opportunities.
- The opportunity to grow your career in a small district.
- Progressive leadership team.
- Positive collegial culture with a great sense of community.
Employees are eligible for extended health and dental benefits, life insurance, and participation in a pension program as outlined in the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 723 along with competitive vacation and sick day entitlements.
Employment Equity We value diversity of people to best represent the students and communities we serve as an equitable and inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, demographics and life experiences.
School District 72 is also committed to creating and maintaining an accessible work environment for all members of its workforce. Within this hiring process we will make efforts to create an accessible process for all applicants (including but not limited to people with disabilities). Confidential accommodation is available on request.
How to Apply Please submit applications through the We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to complete a criminal record check.
Please ensure your application includes a cover letter stating the posting number, an updated resume and references, including most recent supervisor(s).
About School District #72 (Campbell River)
School District 72 is located on the east coast of central Vancouver Island, extending north to Sayward and south to Oyster River. The district also includes the outer islands of Read, Cortes, and Quadra. The area has a combined population of approximately 60,000 residents.
The school district serves approximately 5,500 students in 18 schools and administers a yearly budget of approximately $72 million.
School District 72 is dedicated to the achievement of personal excellence for all members of its learning community; staff, students, and parents alike. Our core values of learning is central; collegiality is essential; and respect is fundamental drive how we operate and make decisions and each day our district strives for students who are literate, numerate and socially responsible.
Mechanic
Top Benefits
About the role
School District 72 operates throughout a large geographic area. Campbell River and Quadra Island schools and our school board office are located on the traditional territory of the Liǧʷiɫdaxʷ people. School District 72 also encompasses the traditional territory of the Klahoose (Cortes), K'ómoks (Sayward), and χʷɛmaɬkʷu (Bute Inlet) First Nations.
SUPPORT STAFF Position: Mechanic
Posting Number: SY2526-MAINT-008
Term of Employment: Permanent
Hours/Day/FTE: 8 Hours/Day
Wage/Salary: $38.97
Deadline to Apply: 4:00pm on Friday, October 31, 2025
Join Our Team School District 72 is looking for a Mechanic to join our team of professionals who strive to bring the district's learning beliefs to life.
School District 72 (Campbell River) is located on the east coast of central Vancouver Island, extending north to Sayward and south to Oyster River. The district also includes the outer islands of Read, Cortes, and Quadra. The district serves over 5,600 students in 18 schools with a diverse range of programs that are progressive and responsive to the educational needs and interests of students.
The district respects and values the relationships with all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples who reside in these territories. It is with respectful consideration that the programs and services provided to students and staff acknowledge their histories, cultural contributions, and contemporary concerns.
About The Role The Mechanic maintains and inspects all School District buses, vehicles, and equipment to ensure compliance with district policies, the Motor Vehicle Act, and all other local, provincial, or federal regulations relating to the operation of School District fleet assets.
In consultation with the Director of Operations and Transportation Supervisor, this position plans, schedules, and completes preventive maintenance, unplanned repairs, and all other duties as assigned to ensure maximum availability of vehicles in a safe, road worthy condition to meet service requirements.
Specific Responsibilities
- Repair and maintain district school buses, vehicles, and other equipment to a safe operating standard.
- Inspect and certify school buses, trucks, trailers, including fuel and air brake systems for compliance with the Motor Vehicle Act and Regulations.
- Respond to in-field breakdowns.
- Research and order parts and replacement equipment as authorized by the Director of Operations or Transportation Supervisor.
- Act as a subject matter expert in the maintenance and operation of School District fleet equipment.
- May be asked to demonstrate proper technique of operator's or bus driver's daily or weekly maintenance tasks for vehicles and equipment.
- Clean and undertake minor cosmetic repairs of buses and vehicles as needed.
- Maintain a positive working relationship with school administrators, parents, staff, and students.
- Maintain a positive working relationship with fleet and equipment users and operators.
- Work from oral and/or written instruction and to established procedures.
- Act as a standby bus driver as required.
- Practice good driving habits and defensive driving.
- Other related duties as required.
Bring your Expertise
- Possess a valid BC Trades Qualification or Interprovincial Trades Qualification for heavy duty mechanical repair or commercial transport repair.
- Minimum two years of journeyman experience performing mechanical work for commercial transport repair (buses)
- Possess a current valid BC Drivers' License, Class 2, with airbrake endorsement.
- Commercial Vehicle Inspector certification preferred.
- Thorough knowledge of the BC Motor Vehicle Act and Commercial Vehicle Safety Enforcement (CVSE) Regulation.
- A clear understanding of all bus driving functions, procedures, and equipment.
- Automotive mechanical repair would be considered an asset.
- Ability to speak, read, and write English.
- Physically capable of performing all facets of mechanical repair and bus driving.
- Ability to work with a high degree of independence on assigned projects.
Contribute to Our Success The Campbell River School District proudly developed a strategic plan for 2024-2028 that prioritized the following:
- Honour Indigenous World Views and Perspectives
- Student-Centred Learning Environments
- Evolving for Tomorrow
The following commitments are essential to all positions within the Campbell River School District:
- Commitment and adherence to workplace policies, procedures & practices.
- Commitment to standards of conduct, including behaving in a manner that is: respectful, professional, team-oriented, collegial, collaborative, ethical, honest, and trustworthy.
- Commitment to understand and implement the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.
Join Our Community Campbell River is a scenic, oceanfront community framed by extensive waterfront, west coast forests and snow-capped mountains. The area is renowned for its natural beauty and recreational opportunities such as skiing, kayaking, fishing, mountain biking, hiking, golf, and endless opportunities to experience nature. The moderate climate allows residents to participate in numerous outdoor activities on a year-round basis.
Experience The Benefits Of SD72
- Professional development and growth opportunities.
- The opportunity to grow your career in a small district.
- Progressive leadership team.
- Positive collegial culture with a great sense of community.
Employees are eligible for extended health and dental benefits, life insurance, and participation in a pension program as outlined in the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 723 along with competitive vacation and sick day entitlements.
Employment Equity We value diversity of people to best represent the students and communities we serve as an equitable and inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, demographics and life experiences.
School District 72 is also committed to creating and maintaining an accessible work environment for all members of its workforce. Within this hiring process we will make efforts to create an accessible process for all applicants (including but not limited to people with disabilities). Confidential accommodation is available on request.
How to Apply Please submit applications through the We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to complete a criminal record check.
Please ensure your application includes a cover letter stating the posting number, an updated resume and references, including most recent supervisor(s).
About School District #72 (Campbell River)
School District 72 is located on the east coast of central Vancouver Island, extending north to Sayward and south to Oyster River. The district also includes the outer islands of Read, Cortes, and Quadra. The area has a combined population of approximately 60,000 residents.
The school district serves approximately 5,500 students in 18 schools and administers a yearly budget of approximately $72 million.
School District 72 is dedicated to the achievement of personal excellence for all members of its learning community; staff, students, and parents alike. Our core values of learning is central; collegiality is essential; and respect is fundamental drive how we operate and make decisions and each day our district strives for students who are literate, numerate and socially responsible.