Description
Chinook School Division is seeking applications for 2 Casual Bus Drivers in Swift Current & Surrounding Area.
The Chinook School Division is proud to serve nearly 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:
Understand the importance of supporting a welcoming environment
Present a positive attitude towards inclusion and diversity
Identify opportunities to support inclusion and diversity and
Take meaningful action
Desired Qualifications:
Clean driver’s abstract
Ability to deal tactfully and cooperatively with public, students, staff
Good physical condition
Basic computer skills
Demonstrates a commitment to truth and reconciliation
Demonstrates a commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion
Demonstrates alignment with Chinook School Division’s values
Benefits:
Participation in the Municipal Employees’ Pension Plan
Positive work environment
Potential for permanent employment
Casual employees are contacted to work on an “as-needed” basis. Working casually allows you the flexibility to choose which shifts you 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 Employment Page to view current openings.
Click on “Apply Online” to create an online employment profile and apply for jobs.
Upload a resume and cover letter to your online profile. You must include three references for your application to be considered.
Once your profile has been created, you need to apply to the “Casual Bus Driver Non Union Swift Current & Area #3640” job posting.
Please attach a signed SGI Driver Abstract Authorization (found here) to your application.
Candidates who are successfully shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.
Following a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to obtain their “S Endorsement”.
“S” Endorsement Process:
Pick up a driver handbook from your local SGI office or the transportation department.
Submit a Bus Driver Medical to SGI (you will need to make arrangements with your health care professional to have this document completed).
Once the medical is completed and approved, you can book your written exam with SGI.
Contact Chinook’s Driver Assessor to make arrangements for Chinook Driver Training;
Book your road test with SGI.
Upon successful completion, submit a copy of your “S” Endorsement certification to Human Resources.
For more information about this position, please contact Kevin Jones, Manager of Transportation by email at kjones@chinooksd.ca or Shauna Lacher, Manager of Human Resources by email at slacher@chinooksd.ca Please submit your application to the attention of Shauna Lacher, Manager of Human Resources before November 30, 2024.
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.
