Spare Bus Drivers
- Brandon, MB, Canada
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Original job description
Posting#: S2609000(S)
Posting Date: 13 Jul 2026
Posting Close Date: 30 Jun 2027 12:00 PM (CDT)
Category: Casual (On Call) Employment
Type: CASUAL (ON CALL) EMPLOYMENT
Description: Spare Bus Drivers
Location: Transportation
Start Date: 08 Sep 2026
End Date: 30 Jun 2027
FTE/Hours: 0.01 per week
Brandon School Division is currently accepting applications for Spare (on call) Bus Drivers for the 2026/27 school year.
What we offer:
- Willing to train suitable candidates with clean driving abstracts.
- Paid training upon completion of certification.
- Competitive pay rates.
Required Qualifications:
- Must hold a valid Class 5 Driver's Licence.
- Class 2 Driver's Licence, or willingness to obtain.
- School Bus Operator's Certificate, with Defensive Driving training, or willingness to obtain.
- WHMIS training/certification.
- Demonstrated ability to follow standardized work methods and processes.
- Ability to interact with service dogs while transporting students, if required.
- Demonstrated time management and computer/word processing skills.
- Effective basic reading, writing and mathematical skills.
- Effective moderate interpersonal and communication skills.
When completing your application please ensure that you attach the following REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Applicants may log-in and view their submitted online applications on the Dashboard.
If unable to apply on-line, please click here for the Support Staff Application form.
For assistance with your application or to learn more about the position requirements and training, please visit the BSD Transportation Office, 800 Richmond Avenue East, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. (no appointment necessary) or call 204-729-3975.
Salary as per COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT.
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Casual, Resigned/Retired and Term Bus Drivers who were employed with the Brandon School Division during the preceding four (4) months, and would like to request to be on the Casual List for the 2026/27 school year:
- Log-in to Atrieve and complete the Casual Support Staff Application or Renewal Form:
My Info > Documents & eForms > eForms > My eForms List - Renewal requests will be accepted until October 31, 2026.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The spare bus driver at Brandon School Division will drive school buses on an on-call basis to carry students safely. The role follows standard work methods and may involve handling service dogs on board.
Requirements
Candidates need a valid Class 5 licence, with a Class 2 licence or willingness to get one, and a School Bus Operator's Certificate with defensive driving training or willingness to obtain it. They also need WHMIS, basic reading, writing and math skills, and moderate interpersonal and computer skills.
Skills
- Bus driving
- Defensive driving
- Student transportation
- Standardized work methods
- Time management
- Computer skills
- Word processing
- Interpersonal communication
- Reading
- Writing
- Basic mathematics
- Service dog handling
- Route safety
- Driving record management
Benefits
- Paid training
Categories
- Transportation
- Education
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- school bus driver
- bus driver
- on-call driver
- casual driver
- spare driver
- Class 5 licence
- Class 2 licence
- School Bus Operator's Certificate
- defensive driving
- WHMIS
- student transportation
- Brandon School Division
- transportation
- education
- driving
- relief driver
Seniority
Entry level
Perks
- Paid training
Licences and certifications
- Class 5 Driver's Licence
- Class 2 Driver's Licence
- School Bus Operator's Certificate
- WHMIS
Tools
- School bus
- Computer
Languages
- English