Permanent Bus Driver - Balgonie
- Balgonie, SK, Canada
Full-time
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- Full-time
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- English
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Original 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
Application Procedure
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
- Must hold and maintain a valid Saskatchewan Class 1-5 Driver's License
- 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.
- Full time bus routes are paid at daily base rate of $58.63 plus a per km rate calculated at $0.23/km
- 100% employer paid health benefits plan
- Employer matched pension plan
- Drivers with young children may take their children with them on the bus
- 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.
Application Procedure
- Interested applicants should submit their application online at www.pvsd.ca/careers by midnight on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Safely and efficiently transport students to and from school and school-related activities. Work as part of a team to support the growth and development of children and youth.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a valid Saskatchewan Class 1–5 driver's license, a School Bus Endorsement, and a clear driver's abstract covering the previous five years; training for the endorsement is available for non-licensed school bus drivers. A satisfactory medical examination is required, and applicants must have First Aid certification or be willing to obtain it at the employer's expense.
Skills
- School Bus Operation
- Safe Driving
- Knowledge of Traffic and Transportation Laws
- Student Behavior Management
- Positive Reinforcement
- Patience
- Maturity
- Working with Children
- Independent Work
- First Aid
Benefits
- Employer-Paid Health Benefits
- Employer-Matched Pension Plan
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Transportation
- Education
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- School Bus Driver
- Student Transportation
- School-Related Activities
- Saskatchewan Class 1–5 Driver's License
- School Bus Endorsement
- Driver's Abstract
- SGI
- Highway and Transportation Act
- Traffic Safety Act
- Saskatchewan Driver's Handbook
- Saskatchewan Commercial Driver's Handbook
- Student Behavior Strategies
- Positive Reinforcement
- First Aid Certification
- Medical Examination
- Wheelchair Accessibility
- Varied Climates
- Road Conditions