Job Description

Job Purpose: Bus Driver is responsible to provide safe and efficient transportation to and from school and school-related activities, working as part of a team to contribute to the growth and development of children and youth.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to safely and confidently operate a school bus
• Good working knowledge of The Highway and Transportation Act and The Traffic Safety Act
• Good working knowledge of the Saskatchewan Driver\'s Handbook and Saskatchewan Commercial Driver\'s Handbook
• Good understanding of, and ability to apply, a range of student behaviour strategies focused on positive reinforcement of desired behaviour
• Demonstrated patience, maturity and experience working with children
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Qualifications:

• Must hold and maintain a valid Saskatchewan Class 1-5 Driver\'s License for at least 2 years.
• Must hold a valid School Bus Endorsement

• training is available for non-licensed school bus drivers
• Clear driver\'s abstract, with no major infractions

• A current Driver\xe2\x80\x99s Abstract from SGI detailing all (personal and commercial) driving records for the last 5 years must be submitted with your application
• A copy of the abstract can be:

• uploaded to your online application,
• emailed to

or * faxed to 306-543-1771.

• Satisfactory medical examinations in accordance with The Highway Traffic Act
• First Aid Certification or be willing to obtain one at Prairie Valley School Division\'s expense.

Working Conditions:

• Full time bus routes are paid at daily base rate of $52.13 plus a per km rate calculated at $0.194/km

• The mileage for this route is paid at 105 kms and takes approximately 2.5 hours per day, for a total of $72.50 per day
• Drivers with young children may take their children with them on the bus
• Subject to CUPE Agreement
• Commencing as soon as possible
• Working in varied climates and differing road conditions
• Physical ability to load and unload students in wheelchairs may be required.

For the full job description, please click . For further details of the position, please contact Transportation at 306-949-6566 or .

Application Procedure:

• Interested applicants should submit their application online at

by midnight on Thursday, August 31, 2023.
Selection Procedure: We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted by email.

Prairie Valley School Division supports the principles of a representative workforce and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

Prairie Valley School Division