Remote Camp Bus Driver - Nunavut (Passenger Transportation)

Summary

The Bus Driver safely transports associates and approved visitors between the airstrip, camp, and work areas at a remote Nunavut site. The role emphasizes passenger safety, regulatory compliance, and winter / remote driving proficiency, while supporting basic site logistics as required. This position is safety‑sensitive and operates under Canadian National Safety Code (NSC) standards and Nunavut legislation.

This position requires fly-in / fly-out travel from Edmonton, Alberta or Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, to the project site in Nunavut, with potential for weather-related delays or logistical challenges. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment.

Key Responsibilities :

Passenger Transport & On ‑ road Safety

• Operate company buses to transport passengers on scheduled and ad-hoc routes in Arctic conditions (ice, snow, low visibility).
• Drive defensively and to road / weather conditions; maintain safe speed, following distance, and stopping practices.
• Confirm authorized rider lists and support orderly boarding / unloading; ensure aisles and exits remain clear.
• Secure or verify securement of passenger baggage and equipment as required.
• Conduct and document daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections in accordance with applicable standards and company procedures (including defect reporting).
• Maintain the vehicle in a clean, safe operating condition.
• Ensure emergency and preparedness equipment is present and serviceable (e.g., first aid kit, warning triangles / flares, spill kit, cold-weather supplies).
• Comply with applicable commercial driving requirements (e.g., hours-of-service rules) and maintain required records (paper or electronic) per policy.
• Record hours worked and submit required operational documentation as directed.
• Participate in incident / hazard reporting and immediately escalate hazards, vehicle issues, or near-misses.
• Provide courteous, professional service and clear safety communication to passengers.
• Relay schedule changes or client expectations to dispatch / management and support operational coordination.
• Provide light logistics support when not driving (e.g., baggage shuttle coordination, signage support), without compromising regulatory rest requirements.
• Perform general labour tasks around camp as directed by the Camp / Operations Manager.

Physical Demands :

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Competencies :

10, including driver).

Working Conditions :