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Bus Driver, Auxiliary (On-Call)

Victoria, BC
On-site
Posted Sep 9, 2026
1 position

$33 / hour

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Employment type: Temporary
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Bus Driver is responsible for providing safe and courteous transportation for students within the Greater Victoria area. They must also perform daily safety and maintenance checks on the vehicle and report any repair needs to the Transportation Coordinator.

Job details

Bus Driver Auxiliary, On-Call Internal/External Posting Posting Date: September 9, 2026 Closing Date: September 24, 2026 Posting #2026070 Hours Shifts vary based on need. Beginning September 2026 to June 2027 Salary Wage per hour $32.50 per hour. This is a bargaining unit position, in the Professional Employees Association. All candidates must be legally able to work in Canada. Summary St. Margaret’s School (SMS) is Western Canada’s only girl-centered, independent day and boarding school located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada on the unceded traditional territories of the Esquimalt Nations, Songhees Nations, and W̱SÁNEĆ Nations. Founded in 1908, SMS is an international centre for girl-centered learning and leadership development, providing empowering education for girls from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 (boarding grades 7–12). St. Margaret’s School is an International Baccalaureate (IB) School offering the Diploma Program. St. Margaret’s School is looking for an Auxiliary Bus Driver to join our positive and energetic community. The key responsibility is to provide safe transportation to our students around the Greater Victoria area. The Bus Driver works with members of the St. Margaret’s community to coordinate the safe pickup and transportation of students in a courteous and respectful manner. Core Competencies Integrity & Trust Service Orientation Adaptability Innovation Resilience Professional Knowledge Communication & Collaboration Required Duties and Responsibilities Drive safely and responsibly while being prepared for all driving conditions. Respect fellow staff, customers, and equipment. Promote and maintain a strong culture of safety. Perform daily safety and maintenance checks including ensuring the bus is clean. Complete pre and post trip inspections on every trip, reporting any requirements for maintenance or repair immediately to Transportation Coordinator. Other duties as assigned. Education & Experience Valid Class 4 or Class 2 Drivers License. 5 years of verifiable safe driving experience. Submission of a current driver record (Driver Abstract from ICBC). Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Good communication skills (both verbal and written) to be able to interact with fellow drivers and members of the SMS community. Completion of a Criminal Records Review Check for the purpose of working with children. Demonstrated customer service skills including conflict resolution, problem solving and sound decision-making. Actively support the vision, mission and values of our School. Valued Benefits A career with St. Margaret’s School will offer you the opportunity to be part of dedicated team of professionals in a dynamic and rewarding educational environment. This position is located on the school campus, with access to rapid transit, on-site gym, and other amenities. St. Margaret's School emphasizes a dedication to equity, diversity, and inclusion across living, learning, and work environments. The school aims to have its workforce mirror the diversity of students and the community. Actively encouraging applications from groups facing historical or current equity barriers, the institution is committed to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive community. Employees needing employment support, technical aids, or accommodations, are encouraged to contact Human Resources [email protected]. Interested candidates are invited to submit an application package, including a covering letter, curriculum vitae and professional references, through Bamboo HR. Questions email [email protected]

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Class 4 or Class 2 driver's license and possess at least 5 years of verifiable safe driving experience. A current driver abstract and a successful Criminal Records Review Check are also required for this role.