Position Title: BUS DRIVER
Reports to: Principal/Manager Haisla Community School
Job Overview
Reporting to the Haisla Community School (HCS) Principal, the Bus Driver is responsible for providing safe transportation to HCS students and children at the C’imo’ca Childcare Centre. The Bus Driver must be committed to safety and welfare of our youth.
Organizational Status
The Haisla Nation is the band government of the Haisla people. Our mission is to build a powerful, prosperous and proud community, healthy in mind, body and spirit. We believe in building a strong and thriving community, with healthy and happy members and a sustained and prosperous environment. We are about 2023+ people, with approximately 700 living in Kitamaat Village. We have lived off the land and waters of our traditional territory for thousands of years, and it remains the focus of all we do.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Operate the school bus in a safe manner and follow all traffic laws and regulations.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the school bus to ensure safety standards are met.
- Pick up and drop off students and children at designated locations according to schedules and routes.
- Ensure the safety and welfare of all students and children while on the bus.
- Provide assistance to passengers as needed (e.g., those with disabilities).
- Contact the HCS Principal as needed for support and/or direction in situations such as inclement weather, delays, or emergencies.
- Use and adhere to route information as provided and do not provide transportation for unauthorized riders to and/or from unauthorized stops.
- Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of the vehicle.
- Complete reports as requested in a timely manner. These will generally include student conduct reports or vehicle incident reports.
- Follow policies and procedures regarding student and children conduct, emergency procedures, and other rules and regulations.
- Maintain daily logs and records as required.
- Perform other related duties as requested.
Skills & Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- First Aid/CPR training required.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Working knowledge of traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Satisfactory completion of criminal records check (with vulnerable sector screening if relevant).
Why Join Us?
We are proud to offer a supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Extended health and dental coverage
- Pension matching up to 5.5%
- 10 days of standard vacation
- 5 days of paid self-care days
- 10 days of paid sick leave
- 10 paid days during the Christmas office closure
- 5 days of other leave for personal matters (e.g., medical appointments or household emergencies)
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Cultural leave and wellness initiatives
Position Type: Full-time
Number of Openings: 1
Salary Range: $30.10/hr
Job Type: Union Position "BC General Employees’ Union (BCGEU)"
Closing Date: Will remain open until the position is filled
While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Required
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Clean driving record and valid driver’s license required.
Preferred
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Experience working with children or youth considered an asset.
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Previous experience operating a school bus or passenger vehicle preferred.
Required
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High School Diploma or better
Preferred
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Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
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Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Preferred
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Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
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Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
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Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
