Casual Bus Driver
Competition #4092
Chinook School Division is seeking applications for Casual Bus Driver positions throughout the division at the following locations:
Swift Current (Non-Union) - 4 positions
Consul (Non-Union) – 2 position
Eastend (Non-Union) – 2 position
Frontier (Non-Union) – 3 positions
Wymark (Non-Union) - 1 position
Waldeck (Non-Union) - 1 position
Success (Non-Union) - 2 positions
Cabri (Non-Union) - 3 positions
The Chinook School Division is proud to serve over 6,000 students in 60 schools, with over 1,000 collegial and student-centered teachers and support staff. We are a vibrant and progressive school division located within Saskatchewan's great Southwest. Our Division is committed to our guiding principles; Communication, Shared Responsibility, Positive Relationships and Ongoing Monitoring and Improvement. The Division affirms the right of all students and staff to be contributing members of a school community that is safe, caring and respectful of all people.
Chinook is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion in our schools and workplace as indicated in AP 176. Successful candidates are expected to:
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understand the importance of supporting a welcoming environment;
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present a positive attitude towards inclusion and diversity;
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identify opportunities to support inclusion and diversity and;
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take meaningful action.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Responsibilities
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Safely transport students to and from school as assigned;
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Regular cleaning of the bus;
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Adherence to safe bus driving procedures;
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Compliance with all personal protective equipment procedures;
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Regularly communicating with school Administration and Transportation Department personnel regarding student conduct;
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Conducting daily vehicle inspections as required by The Traffic Safety Act;
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Ensuring bus maintenance standards are being maintained and mechanical deficiencies are reported to the bus garage in a timely manner;
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Ability to work on an on-call basis and adapt to various routes, schedules, and student populations;
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Promoting the vision, mission, values and goals of Chinook School Division;
Desired Qualifications and Skills
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Minimum Class 5 license with School Bus “S” Endorsement or willingness to obtain;
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Possess and maintain a satisfactory driver’s abstract;
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Previous experience working with children;
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Strong communication skills;
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Strong interpersonal skills;
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Strong cognitive ability to make sound decisions;
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Ability to work as part of a team;
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Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
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Ability to deal with a broad range of students, staff and members of the general public;
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Basic computer skills;
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Good physical condition
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Ability to exert up to 50 lbs of force occasionally
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Ability to exert up to 20 lbs of force frequently
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Ability to exert up to 10 lbs of force constantly
Benefits:
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Defined Benefit Pension Plan
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Positive work environment
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Potential for permanent employment
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Pay range: $20.90 per hour base wage and bus expense allowances. If a route is over 80 KM's there is a per-kilometre adjustment of $0.2770 per kilometre.
Casual employees are contacted to work on an “as-needed” basis. Working casually allows you the flexibility of selecting which locations you work in, and which shifts you choose to accept. Casual employees are important members of our Chinook team and receive competitive wages as well as pension benefits. Some training opportunities may be available in order ensure our casual employees are equipped with the skills they will need to work in various roles throughout the division.
Application Process:
Visit Chinook School Division's to view current openings.
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Click on “Apply Online” to create an online employment profile and apply for jobs.
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Upload a resume and cover letter to your online profile. You must include three references for your application to be considered.
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Once your profile has been created, you need to apply to the applicable job posting
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Please attach a signed SGI Driver Abstract Authorization (found ) to your application.
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Candidates who are successfully shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.
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Following a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to obtain their “S Endorsement”.
"S" Endorsement Process:
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Pick up a driver handbook from your local SGI office or the transportation department.
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Submit a Bus Driver Medical to SGI (you will need to make arrangements with your health care professional to have this document completed).
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Once the medical is completed and approved, you can book your written exam with SGI.
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Contact Chinook's Driver Assessor to make arrangements for Chinook Driver Training;
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Book your road test with SGI.
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Upon successful completion, submit a copy of your “S” Endorsement certification to Human Resources.
For more information about this position, please contact Travis Kelln, Superintendent of Transportation by email at or Shauna Lacher, Manager of Human Resources by email at Please submit your application to the attention of Shauna Lacher, Manager of Human Resources.
All Applicants will be subject to an interview prior to being employed by the division.
While all applications are appreciated, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please note: all successful applicants must agree to a Criminal Record Check including a Vulnerable Sector Search as a condition of employment.
By virtue of the submission of the application, the applicant agrees that the Director or designate can contact previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the applicant has listed a reference for that employer.
