Position Summary:

School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) is seeking applications for Casual Bus Drivers to support student transportation in the Fort St. James area. This is a casual position with no guaranteed hours.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Operating school buses on regular and scheduled routes
• Transporting students for curricular and extra-curricular trips
• Conducting daily inspections and preventative maintenance checks
• Maintaining positive communication with students, parents, and school staff

Qualifications:

• Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate)
• Valid BC Class 2 Driver’s License with air brake endorsement and a clean driving record
• Valid First Aid Certificate and CPR training
• WHMIS 2015 Certificate and familiarity with WorkSafeBC safety procedures
• Defensive driving training or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 6 months of successful experience operating Class 2 or higher vehicles in all seasons

Application Instructions:

To apply, please complete or update your Make A Future portfolio. Your application must include:

• A current cover letter and resume highlighting relevant education and experience
• Contact information for at least two professional references (current/former supervisors)
• Copies of applicable certificates/documents listed in the qualifications
• A recent driver's abstract (Your personal driving record is available online via )
• WHMIS 2015 Certificate (if not current, you may complete the course online via )

Note: Applications will only be accepted through Make A Future. Emailed applications will not be considered.

Additional Requirements:

The successful applicant must complete a Criminal Record Check through the Criminal Records Review Program (CRRP). Criminal Record Checks Checks through local RCMP detachments will not be accepted. To expedite this process, we recommend setting up a BC Services Card Account in advance (BC Services Card).

For assistance with your application, please contact Brittany Simrose at 250-570-4973.

About School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes)

We respectfully acknowledge that our schools are located on the traditional territories of 14 First Nations, including the Dakelh, Neduten, and Wetsuweten peoples. Our district serves five municipalities and operates 18 schools, including EBUS Academy, one of BC's largest online schools. In the 2022–23 school year, we served 3,532 students—nearly 40% of whom identify as Indigenous.

We are committed to continuous improvement, equity, and student success through inclusive, evidence-informed practices.