26/27-063E - Bus Driver (Route 200) - 28.75 hrs/wk (FSJ BUS)

Job summary

Drive regular and scheduled bus routes, and communicate with students, parents, colleagues, and staff. Inspect and perform preventive maintenance on the bus, and drive curricular and extracurricular trips when required.

Job details

Details External Posting #26/27-063E - Bus Driver (Route 200) Fort St. James Bus Shop 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week Continuing position starting as soon as possible Summary Performs a variety of skilled tasks driving regular and scheduled bus routes Liaises with students, parents, peers, and staff members Inspection and preventative maintenance on the bus Curricular and extra-curricular trips when required. Qualifications Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate) Valid first aid certificate and CPR training Courses and training in defensive driving or a combination of training and experience WHMIS Certificate and familiarity with WorkSafeBC safety procedures Six months of demonstrated successful experience driving vehicles requiring BC Class 2 or higher license in all seasons Valid B.C. Driver's License Class 2 Full Privileged with air endorsement & an exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current driver's abstract To Apply Complete/update your Make A Future portfolio. Be sure to include the contact information for at least 2 professional references (current/former supervisors) Upload a copy of your most recent Cover Letter and Resume, showcasing your relevant education and experience. Upload a copy of the applicable certificates/documents as indicated in the Qualifications section of this posting You can obtain a copy of your driver's abstract (Personal Driving Record) online () If you do not have a WHMIS 2015 certificate from the last 12 months, you can complete the course online () Please note: Applications will only be accepted via Make A Future. E-mailed applications are not accepted. The successful applicant will be required to obtain a Criminal Record Check through the CRRP. Criminal Record Checks through your local RCMP detachment will not be accepted. This process is done online and can be a timely process. To speed up the process, we strongly recommend you obtain a BC Services Card Account as soon as possible (). If you need any assistance with your application, please contact Brittany Simrose at 250-570-4973. About School District 91 Nechako Lakes School District gratefully acknowledges that we are situated on the traditional territories of fourteen representing the Dakelh, Nedut’en and Wet’suwet’en peoples. The school district encompasses five municipalities: the Districts of Fort St. James and Vanderhoof and the Villages of Fraser Lake, Burns Lake and Granisle. The District is committed to continuous improvement and success of each learner through the implementation of evidence-informed practices that enhance student learning, inclusivity and equity of outcomes. Our region has been traditionally reliant on forestry, mining, and agriculture but has seen an emerging tourism sector over the last decade. This large geographic region has a population of just under 40,000 people; and, in the 2022 / 23 school year the district served 3532 students, with almost 40% of learners being Indigenous. We operate a total of 18 schools in our communities. In addition to the community schools, SD91 also operates , a non-standard, Provincial Online Learning School (POLS) that enrolls several thousand full and part-time students. EBUS is one of the most established and largest online schools in British Columbia serving families and students across the province.

What you’ll do

Drive regular and scheduled bus routes, and communicate with students, parents, colleagues, and staff. Inspect and perform preventive maintenance on the bus, and drive curricular and extracurricular trips when required.

Requirements

Requires Grade 12, a valid first aid certificate and CPR training, WHMIS certification, and training or experience in defensive driving. Applicants must have a full-privilege BC Class 2 licence with air endorsement, an exemplary driving record, and at least six months of successful experience driving vehicles requiring a Class 2 or higher licence in all seasons.

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
• Vehicle Inspection · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Bus Driving
• Defensive Driving
• Vehicle Inspection
• Preventive Maintenance
• Student and Parent Communication
• First Aid
• CPR
• WHMIS
• WorkSafeBC Safety Procedures
• Class 2 Driving
• Air Brake Operation

Job areas

• Transportation
• Education
• Security & Safety

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