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
• Demostrated patience, maturity and experience working with children
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Qualifications:

• Must hold and maintain a Class 1-5 Driver's License and valid School Bus Endorsement

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

• A current Driver's 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 $49.12 plus a per km rate calculated at $0.183/km

• The approximate mileage for this route is 120 kms (paid at the minimum of 90 kms) and takes approximately 2.5 hours per day
• Drivers with young children may take their children with them on the bus
• To commence November 7, 2022
• Working in varied climates and differing road conditions
• Physical ability to load and unload students in wheelchairs may be required.

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Application Procedure:

• Interested applicants should submit their application online at

by midnight on Monday, October 31, 2022. Current drivers interested in this position are invited to contact Transportation at 306-949-6566 or .
Selection Procedure: We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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