2024-2025 Casual / On Call Bus Drivers, Nelson

School District 8 - Kootenay Lake is looking for qualified candidates to work on an as-needed basis as Casual / On-Call Bus Drivers for the 2024-2025 School Year. Qualified candidates will be considered for placement on the established casual lists for each of the Family of Schools within the District. Please note that driving a school bus requires skill, tact, professionalism, and a keen interest in working with students. All awarded applicants will be required to join the CUPE Local 748 Union. Note: A Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check will be required from successful applicants, with a review every five (5) years.Bus Driver Applicants for bus driver positions must possess a valid B.C. Class 2 (minimum) Driver's License, including an air brakes endorsement. This is professional bus driving work providing transportation for students. Safety is the primary consideration of the job. The bus driver is responsible for obeying traffic and safety regulations while driving in a variety of road and weather conditions, and ensuring that the actions of the students do not create hazardous situations. Work is generally routine with established routes; however, additional trips within and outside the school district may occur.The bus driver reports to the Director of Operations. Initially, assignments are outlined and closely reviewed by the Director of Operations and Transportation Coordinator(s), but thereafter, the bus driver works with little direct supervision while en route. The work has well-defined operating procedures, methods, and limits established by law, the School Board, and departmental policy, including those for managing inappropriate behaviour. Unusual circumstances are referred to the Director of Operations and, when appropriate, to the School Administrator concerning student behaviour.Job Requirements: Possess a valid B.C. Class 2 (minimum) Driver’s License, including an air endorsement. Completion of School District Bus Driver Training Program. Note: This relates only to new hires and current District personnel who have not held a Bus Driver position previously. Attend training and safety programs provided by the Board.Ability to act with authority, tact, and diplomacy. May be required to dispense approved medications as prescribed by the student’s doctor in accordance with Board Policy No. 310 (September 22, 1997), and sign the Request for Medication Form. Training will be provided. Ability to work effectively with students and maintain pupil discipline.Understanding and knowledge of safe work practices and health regulations. Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Job Conditions: Work can be stressful, requiring constant alertness and concentration. For more information, please contact Lisa Phillips, Manager of Operations, at or 250-428-5329.Please include your driver's abstract in the 'Additional Documents' section of the application process. School District 8 supports equity hiring for Indigenous applicants. *If you experience technical issues with your application process, contact Make A Future's customer service line. HR cannot upload or assist with these issues, nor can documents such as cover letters, resumes, transcripts, or teaching reports be sent via email, as they need to be part of the Make a Future profile.#J-18808-Ljbffr