Description
Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) owns and operates its own fleet of 140 regular school buses plus one 21-passenger bus, one 33-passenger bus, and three 17-passenger buses which are equipped for extracurricular trips. More than 4,000 students are transported daily to 22 schools. PWPSD manages one of the largest transportation systems in the province of Alberta. Each day, approximately 100 school bus drivers travel more than 14,225 kilometres in a total service area of 16,159 square kilometres.
PWPSD is now accepting applications for dedicated and safety-minded Spare School Bus Drivers .
Spare School Bus Drivers provide relief coverage when regular route drivers are unavailable and are responsible for safely transporting students to and from school. Additional responsibilities include performing pre/post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure optimal vehicle safety.
Successful applicants will be provided with a training time allowance and reimbursement of approved expenses pertaining to licensing, driver's medical and Criminal Records/Vulnerable Sector Check.
Qualifications:
must be comfortable with navigation as calls will cover various routes
must be committed to safety and customer service
valid Class 5 (non-GDL) driver’s license
Applications should include:
Completed ApplytoEducation profile
Cover letter
Detailed resume
Three references with current contact information
A clear, current Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Check), dated within the last six months, is a condition of employment.
We appreciate and thank you for your application; however, we contact only those candidates who are selected for an interview. PWPSD reserves the right to check references prior to the scheduling of interviews. All questions about this opportunity should be addressed to Ted Gobin, Director of Tansportation at tedgobin@pwpsd.ca or (780) 532-7734.
PWPSD accepts applications for all positions online. All applicants, both internal and external, are required to create a profile and apply for career opportunities as they become available. Once you have successfully applied to a position you will receive a confirmation e-mail, and the job will be listed in your ‘Job Application Log’. If you require technical assistance registering for an account or uploading documents, please call ApplytoEducation at 1-877-900-5627.
