2025-2026 Casual / On-Call Bus Drivers

School District 8 - Kootenay Lake is looking for qualified candidates to work on an as needed basis as Casual / On-Call Bus Drivers for the 2025-2026 School Year. Qualified candidates will be considered for placement on the established casual lists for each of the Family of Schools within the District. Please note that driving a school bus requires skill, tact, professionalism and a keen interest in working with students.

All awarded applicants will be required to join the CUPE Local 748 Union.

Note : A Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check will be required from successful applicants, with a review every five (5) years.

Position Description :

Operates a school bus, in the provision of student transportation and support services. The employee ensures that the vehicle is in safe condition and in accordance with all applicable Acts, Regulations and Board Policy.

Reports to :

Director of Operations or designate.

Direct Reports : N / A

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Transports students to and from schools and on local, out-of-town, and overnight field trips.
• Operates vehicle and ensures safety.
• Informs passengers of safety rules and supervises / enforces rules during trips.
• Communicates with transportation supervisors, teachers and school administrators regarding student behavior and discipline.
• Assisting in administering minor first aid to students
• Conducts pre- and post-trip inspections of bus in accordance with transportation guidelines and legislation and reports defects.
• Performs minor emergency repair
• Ensures interior and exterior cleanliness, and regularly fuels bus.
• Monitors two-way radio.
• Maintains manifests and logbooks

The above job description reflects the principle functions of the job. Other comparable or transient duties which are within the area of knowledge and skills required by the job description may also be assigned.

Job Requirements : Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience :

or professional class 2 driver training from an accredited driver training program.

Skills & Knowledge & Abilities

SKILLS :

KNOWLEDGE :

ABILITY

RESPONSIBILITY

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

SALARY :

KEY RELATIONSHIPS :

Good Working relationship with :

For more information please contact Lisa Phillips, Manager of Operations at lisa.phillips@sd8.bc.ca or 250-428-5329.

Please include your driver's abstract into the "Additional Documents" section of the application process.

School District 8 supports equity hiring for Indigenous applicants.