Description
Who we are and what we value:
Parkland School Division (PSD) is a large progressive school jurisdiction serving Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, Parkland County and Athabasca Delta Community School in the northern remote community of Fort Chipewyan. It’s home to over 12,500 students in both urban and rural settings among 23 sites, including outreach schools and alternative education programs
Our values are what guide us. We assure supportive learning environments, meaningful experiences and healthy relationships that create opportunities to develop resilience, to gain diversity in perspectives and to achieve enduring success for both staff and students.
The Opportunity:
Parkland School Division is seeking a reliable and motivated seasonal part-time Activity Bus Driver to support transportation needs at Connections for Learning (CFL) for the Parkland Student Athlete Academy and Building Futures programs located in Spruce Grove and Stony Plain, AB. The role includes safely transporting students between schools and facilities, ensuring the bus is well-maintained, and adhering to all Parkland School Division protocols.
Primary Responsibilities:
?Safely transport students between schools, facilities, and other locations as part of regular programming throughout the local area.
?Conduct and document daily pre-trip & post trip inspections.
?Drive for occasional special events, adding to the regular bus run schedule.
?Maintain the cleanliness of both the interior and exterior of the bus.
?Coordinate regular maintenance, including pick-up and drop-off of the bus at the maintenance facility.
?Ensure compliance with the Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program (CVIP) and National Safety Code (NSC) requirements
?Follow all Parkland School Division transportation policies and procedures.
?Maintain accurate records, including daily logs and inspection reports.
?Collaborate with school staff to ensure timely and safe transportation of students.
?Adhere to all Provincial traffic laws and regulations, NSC & Hours of Service.
?Ensure proper load securement for any equipment or materials transported on the bus.
Qualifications:
?Valid Class 4 Alberta Driver’s License or higher.
Note: Training may be provided to obtain a Class 2 license.
?Clean Driver’s Abstract.
?Experience driving buses or large passenger vehicles is required.
?Familiarity with CVIP inspections and NSC requirements.
?First Aid training is an asset
?Ability to perform basic vehicle maintenance checks (training can be provided).
?Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with school staff.
?Ability to prioritize safety and always maintain professional conduct.
?Ability to fuel up the bus along with washing the exterior of the bus.
?Ability to successfully complete PSD’s driver evaluations.
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
?Must complete incident, accident and emergency procedures training.
?Must complete winter driving techniques and student management training
?Must conduct bus evacuations in the event of an emergency
?Ability to lift and move small equipment or items if needed.
?Must communicate clearly with students and school-based staff
?Attention to detail and safety must be a priority
?Responsible and reliable.
?Flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
?Positive attitude and willingness to assist with various tasks.
?Strong relationship skills to assist with student interactions and supervision.
?Ability to follow both written and verbal direction
?A team player with the ability to function independently as needed
This position requires an original copy of a current clean criminal record check with vulnerable sector and an original copy of a child intervention record check.
Hours of Work: Approximately 25 hours/week (Monday to Friday)
Scheduled hours will be between 7:40 AM to 3:40 PM
Varied/split shift to be determined
Pay Rate: To be determined
If you are passionate about helping students succeed through safe and reliable transportation, we encourage you to apply!
ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH APPLY TO EDUCATION WILL BE ACCEPTED.
How to Apply:
Applying is a two-step process. First you must register and create a portfolio, then you must apply to the job posting by following the steps below:
Click the position title of the job that you wish to apply to and then scroll down to the bottom of the page and click 'APPLY'.
Jobs that you have applied to will appear under the ‘Jobs Applied To’ tab in the Job Postings section. You will also receive a confirmation email.
For technical support while applying to a position online, please contact our service provider for assistance:
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We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
