Remote Camp Bus Driver - Nunavut (Passenger Transportation)

Job Description

Job 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 :

Additional Information

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Drivers work on a rotational schedule of 4 weeks on / 2 weeks off or similar.  Site location is in a remote camp setting, with either dorm style rooms or individual cabin / arctic tent accommodations. You may be required to work nights, weekdays, weekends, and general holidays. Wages are paid on an hourly basis with a starting rate of $26.00 / hour

Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the hiring selection process are available upon request.

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