Bus Driver - Spare
About the role
**About Qualicum School District **
Qualicum School District is centrally situated on east Vancouver Island and covers the area of Nanoose Bay to Bowser and spans from Errington across the Strait of Georgia to Lasqueti Island. We serve a student population of approximately 4700 students. Qualicum School District consists of eight elementary schools (Grades K-7), two secondary schools (Grade 8-12), an alternate school (PASS/Woodwinds) and a Distributed Learning program to support home-learning families called the Collaborative Education Alternative Program (CEAP). False Bay School on Lasqueti Island is entirely off-grid with an immense solar project recently completed. Qualicum School District also embraces many community organizations through various school programs. The area’s natural beauty, never-ending beaches, mild climate and small-town charm make it a popular tourist destination and a great opportunity to have a career in paradise.
Qualicum School District is seeking applications for Spare Bus Drivers (On Call/Casual)
**JOB TITLE: ** BUS DRIVER
Spare Employees are paid 4% in lieu of benefits and 4% in lieu of statutory holidays, plus 6% in lieu of vacation.
JOB FUNCTION: An employee in this classification operates a school bus for the purpose of transporting district students.
**REPORTING TO: ** Director of Operations or designate, with a functional reporting relationship to the Transportation Team Lead.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK:
1. Operates school buses on various route schedules within specified times.
2. Drives in a safe, consistent and efficient manner while at the same time maintaining consistent discipline procedures with large groups of students.
3. Daily performs pre and post-check procedures, reports mechanical deficiencies to shop personnel, and maintains the bus in a clean and sanitary condition, inside and out.
4. Maintains effective communication with other staff and the general public, both verbally and with written reports.
5. Assists students or staff in loading and unloading using appropriate safety procedures, lifts and related equipment.
6. Checks student bus passes and follows established district procedures.
7. Required to provide in-district mail service.
8. Demonstrates routes and stops to new drivers.
9. Performs other related job duties.
REQUIRED ABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent.
2. Valid Class 2 BC drivers license with an Air Endorsement.
3. Clean Drivers Abstract.
4. Successful completion of the internal training requirements.
5. Up-to-date knowledge of the Motor Vehicle Act and related Regulations.
6. Good interpersonal, oral and written skills.
7. Ability and patience to deal with children in a kind and diplomatic manner.
8. Valid Basic or Emergency First Aid certificate (one day course), would be considered an asset.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This position has no guarantee of hours. Spares are dispatched in rotational order.
PLEASE PROVIDE 3 PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES WITH YOUR APPLICATION.
**Make a Future **
Please note to submit your application to the actual job posting you must click onto the job posting, then click the “APPLY” button.
Successful applicants must successfully complete an Authorization for Criminal Records Search pursuant to the Criminal Records Review Act every 5 years.
For further information please contact Denise Kinney, Human Resources Assistant at 250 954 3069 or dkinney@sd69.bc.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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Posted On
March 19, 2026
Closing Date & Time
Ongoing
Job Type
Part Time, Occasional
Job Category
ECE, EA and Support Staff
City
Parksville
School/Location
Multiple locations
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Salary
34.09
Employment Start Date
Start Immediately
Mandatory Document
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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About BC Public Schools
Make a Future is the official job board for K-12 education careers in British Columbia, created through a partnership involving BC's Ministry of Education and Child Care, public school boards, First Nations, and independent schools. The platform aims to connect passionate educators, leaders, and support staff with job opportunities in BC schools.
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Bus Driver - Spare
About the role
**About Qualicum School District **
Qualicum School District is centrally situated on east Vancouver Island and covers the area of Nanoose Bay to Bowser and spans from Errington across the Strait of Georgia to Lasqueti Island. We serve a student population of approximately 4700 students. Qualicum School District consists of eight elementary schools (Grades K-7), two secondary schools (Grade 8-12), an alternate school (PASS/Woodwinds) and a Distributed Learning program to support home-learning families called the Collaborative Education Alternative Program (CEAP). False Bay School on Lasqueti Island is entirely off-grid with an immense solar project recently completed. Qualicum School District also embraces many community organizations through various school programs. The area’s natural beauty, never-ending beaches, mild climate and small-town charm make it a popular tourist destination and a great opportunity to have a career in paradise.
Qualicum School District is seeking applications for Spare Bus Drivers (On Call/Casual)
**JOB TITLE: ** BUS DRIVER
Spare Employees are paid 4% in lieu of benefits and 4% in lieu of statutory holidays, plus 6% in lieu of vacation.
JOB FUNCTION: An employee in this classification operates a school bus for the purpose of transporting district students.
**REPORTING TO: ** Director of Operations or designate, with a functional reporting relationship to the Transportation Team Lead.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK:
1. Operates school buses on various route schedules within specified times.
2. Drives in a safe, consistent and efficient manner while at the same time maintaining consistent discipline procedures with large groups of students.
3. Daily performs pre and post-check procedures, reports mechanical deficiencies to shop personnel, and maintains the bus in a clean and sanitary condition, inside and out.
4. Maintains effective communication with other staff and the general public, both verbally and with written reports.
5. Assists students or staff in loading and unloading using appropriate safety procedures, lifts and related equipment.
6. Checks student bus passes and follows established district procedures.
7. Required to provide in-district mail service.
8. Demonstrates routes and stops to new drivers.
9. Performs other related job duties.
REQUIRED ABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent.
2. Valid Class 2 BC drivers license with an Air Endorsement.
3. Clean Drivers Abstract.
4. Successful completion of the internal training requirements.
5. Up-to-date knowledge of the Motor Vehicle Act and related Regulations.
6. Good interpersonal, oral and written skills.
7. Ability and patience to deal with children in a kind and diplomatic manner.
8. Valid Basic or Emergency First Aid certificate (one day course), would be considered an asset.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This position has no guarantee of hours. Spares are dispatched in rotational order.
PLEASE PROVIDE 3 PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES WITH YOUR APPLICATION.
**Make a Future **
Please note to submit your application to the actual job posting you must click onto the job posting, then click the “APPLY” button.
Successful applicants must successfully complete an Authorization for Criminal Records Search pursuant to the Criminal Records Review Act every 5 years.
For further information please contact Denise Kinney, Human Resources Assistant at 250 954 3069 or dkinney@sd69.bc.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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Posted On
March 19, 2026
Closing Date & Time
Ongoing
Job Type
Part Time, Occasional
Job Category
ECE, EA and Support Staff
City
Parksville
School/Location
Multiple locations
+ Show more
Salary
34.09
Employment Start Date
Start Immediately
Mandatory Document
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Apply
Not the right fit? Search for Bus Driver jobs in Parksville, BC
About BC Public Schools
Make a Future is the official job board for K-12 education careers in British Columbia, created through a partnership involving BC's Ministry of Education and Child Care, public school boards, First Nations, and independent schools. The platform aims to connect passionate educators, leaders, and support staff with job opportunities in BC schools.