Posted 10 months ago
Bus Driver
@ Pacific Western Transportation
Fort McMurray, Alberta
Overview
Pacific Western Transportation is hiring a part-time school bus driver to transport students to and from school and related activities. The posting guarantees a minimum of 4 hours of work on school days, with regular hours between 6:00-9:00 am and 2:30-6:00 pm, plus training provided, $20.27 per hour and a $8.00 per hour Northern Living allowance. Weekends and holidays are off, and charter trips are available for more hours.
Pay:
$20.27 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Safely drive school bus and transport students to and from school
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections
- Communicate with students, parents and school staff
- Follow traffic laws and promote a safe environment for children
Requirements summary:
- Valid Alberta licence (no GDL licences)
- Willingness to undergo security screening
- Class 1 or 2 licence with S endorsement (asset)
- Standard First Aid and CPR C certification (asset)
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- Employer posting date
- 2026-01-23
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-22
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Transportation & driving |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Vehicle |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer none |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | S endorsement, Standard First Aid, CPR C |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record, driving record, drug and alcohol |
| Perks mentioned | Paid training, Home office allowance |
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Pacific Western Transportation
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Pacific Western Transportation (PWT) is the largest privately-held passenger transportation company in Canada
Full company description
Founded in 1957, Pacific Western Transportation (PWT) is the largest privately-owned passenger transportation company in Canada. Today PWT offers comprehensive transportation services and solutions across the country, with over 4,000 employees and numerous business locations. Our operations are separated into four divisions: Motor Coach, Oilsands, Student Transportation, and Transit. PWT’s varied operations are unified by a company-wide commitment to the Core Values first established by our founder R.B. (Bob) Colborne. At the heart of these core values is an unwavering dedication to customer service and safety, as supported by our Safely Home brand. At PWT, our people are our greatest asset. After all, it’s our people who safely transport our passengers to where they need to be. In all of the urban or rural communities we serve, PWT’s employees bring our Core Values to life, day in and day out. --------
- LinkedIn followers
- 6,670
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 164
- Reported office locations
- 221 18 St SE, 204, Calgary, Alberta Head Office, CA
- Business categories
- Transportation
- Other recorded names
- Pacific Western Transportation Ltd
- Specialties
- People Transportation
- Logistics
- Customer Service
- Safety
- Buses
- Transportation
- Employee Transportation
- Student Transportation
- Motorcoach Transportation
- Transit Transportation
- and Public Transit
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Founded in 1957, Pacific Western Transportation (PWT) is the largest privately-owned passenger transportation company in Canada. Today PWT offers comprehensive transportation services and solutions across the country, with over 4,000 employees and numerous business locations. Our operations are separated into four divisions: Motor Coach, Oilsands, Student Transportation, and Transit. PWT’s varied operations are…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Truck Transportation |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Calgary, Alberta |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1957 |
| Specialties | People TransportationLogisticsCustomer ServiceSafetyBusesTransportationEmployee TransportationStudent TransportationMotorcoach TransportationTransit Transportation |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 120 |
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Join Our Team as a School Bus Driver
Get Paid to Travel Every Day!
Picture this: a workplace with an unbeatable view, driving a top-notch, $120,000 company vehicle, while ensuring the safety and happiness of our future leaders. And the best part? You’ll be home every weekend and holiday!
Sounds too good to be true? We promise, it’s not! Become a school bus driver today and embark on a rewarding journey where your impact goes beyond the wheel!
Why You’ll Love Working With Us:
- Comprehensive Training Provided: We’ll equip you with everything you need to succeed behind the wheel.
- Flexible Scheduling: Guarantee a minimum of 4 hours of work on school days, with regular hours between 6:00 am - 9:00 am and 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm. Perfect for parents who want to be home when their children are!
- Competitive Pay: $20.27 per hour plus Northern Living allowance ($8.00 per hour)
Take Your Family to Work!
Bring your own children along for the ride—because we’re happy to pay you to help them get to school! No kids? No problem! If you cherish working with young minds and ensuring their safe transportation, we want you too!
Make a Difference
Become a role model and play a vital role in a child’s education and well-being. Your job isn’t just about driving; it’s about shaping the future!
Additional Opportunities:
Interested in more hours? Join us for charter bus trips around the community, to Edmonton, and beyond! Flexibility is in our nature.
What We’re Looking For:
While we welcome applications for both full-time routes and casual/substitute positions, here’s what you need:
- Valid Alberta License (No GDL licenses)
- Willingness to undergo a Security Screening including:
- Criminal Record Check
- Child Intervention Record Check
- Driver's Abstract
- Drug and Alcohol Testing compliance
Assets That Give You an Edge:
- Valid Class 1 or 2 License
- ‘S’ Endorsement
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR ‘C’ Certification
We provide driver training for a Class 2 license with the 'S' Endorsement at our training schools located in Athabasca & Fort McMurray.
Ready to Take the Wheel?
Join the Sparksman family today! Apply by sending in your resume or completing our online application on our website. Let’s make a difference together!
Your journey starts here—drive into a fulfilling career today!
Responsibilities
- Safely operate and drive the school bus, ensuring the timely transport of students to and from school and related activities.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure the bus is in safe working condition.
- Maintain effective communication with students, parents, and school staff, providing excellent customer service.
- Adhere to all traffic laws and regulations while promoting a safe environment for children
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