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School Bus Driver

Nuu-chah-nulth/Coast Salish

Squiala Elementary & Secondary School · Chilliwack, B.C.

Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Bus Driver

Squiala Elementary School provides a holistic learning environment that accepts and appreciates the uniqueness of each child. In a culturally responsive and rich environment it is our goal to instill confidence and independence in our students by empowering physical, social, cultural and mental growth. Squiala Elementary School is a First Nation band school and we hold our traditional cultural practices and language close to our hearts. We believe our children deserve the right to practice Stó:lō cultural ways of life.

As a school bus driver, you will be responsible for operating Squiala Elementary and Secondary School buses, transporting students to and from school and related events and ensuring the bus is maintained and operated in a safe and hygienic condition. Bus drivers are the first and last member of our school team that students interact with, and as such it is important that they demonstrate safe and caring attention to our students.

Who are we looking for?

  • You are friendly, calm and safety-oriented.
  • You have the ability to remain attentive when faced with distractions.
  • You have either a class 4 or class 2 driver's license.
  • You are knowledgeable about BC Legislation regarding the laws and regulations that apply to the operation of commercial vehicles such as the Highway Traffic Act, Motor Vehicle Act Regulations and National Safety Code.
  • You have a minimum 2 years safe driving experience and clean driver's abstract.

Squiala First Nation pays competitively with SD33 and is happy to provide its staff with a pension plan and benefits program after a three month probationary period.

Are we describing you?

Please send your cover letter, resume and three references to Steffi Munshaw (Principal) at steffanymunshaw@squiala.com.

About this occupation

This job is classed under Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators (NOC 73301) in Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC). Here’s how NOC describes the work in general; the posting above has the details for this job.

Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators drive buses and operate streetcars, subway trains and light rail transit vehicles to transport passengers on established routes. Bus drivers are employed by urban transit systems, school boards or transportation authorities and private transportation companies. Streetcar, subway and light rail transit operators are employed by urban transit systems.

Typical duties

  • This group performs some or all of the following duties:
  • Bus drivers and streetcar operators
  • Drive buses or streetcars to transport passengers along established routes to local destinations
  • Drive buses to transport passengers and goods to intercity or long distance destinations
  • Drive sightseeing tour buses to transport passengers locally or over long distances
  • Drive buses equipped for wheelchair accessibility, and aid passengers in boarding

Usual requirements

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
  • Up to three months of on-the-job training, including classroom instruction, is usually provided for all occupations in this unit group.
  • A minimum of one year of safe driving experience is required.
  • Bus drivers require a Class B, C, E or F driver's licence in Ontario, and a Class 2 driver's licence is required in all other provinces and the territories.

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AI Summary

What you’ll do

Operate Squiala Elementary and Secondary School buses. Transport students to and from school and related events. Maintain and operate the bus in a safe and hygienic condition. Provide safe and caring attention to students

What you’ll need

Class 4 or Class 2 driver's license. Knowledge of British Columbia legislation and regulations governing commercial vehicle operation. Minimum two years of safe driving experience. Clean driver's abstract. Ability to remain attentive when faced with distractions. Friendly, calm, and safety-oriented demeanor

Benefits

  • Benefits program after a three-month probationary period
  • Pension plan
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