Job Description

JobID: 4642

Position Type:

Transportation/Bus Driver

Date Posted:

2/7/2025

Location:

Balgonie Elementary School

Date Available:

ASAP

Closing Date:

Until filled


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'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 transportation@pvsd.ca 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 $56.44 plus a per km rate calculated at $0.21/km
- The mileage for this route is paid at approximately 130 kms for a total of $83.74 per day
+ Drivers with young children may take their children with them on the bus
+ Commencing as soon as possible and ending June 30, 2025.
+ 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 here . For further details of the position, please contact Transportation at 306-949-6566 or transportation@pvsd.ca.



Application Procedure:
+ Posting will remain open until suitable candidate has been hired. Interested applicants should submit their application online at www.pvsd.ca/careers.



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.