Posted 17 days ago
Bus Driver
@ GEF Seniors Housing
Edmonton, Alberta
Overview
GEF Seniors Housing is hiring a casual Bus Driver in Edmonton to drive 16- and 11-passenger vehicles on scheduled routes and wellness program trips across its communities. The work includes helping seniors on and off, securing mobility equipment and acting as trip supervisor. Pay is $30 per hour with paid training and company-covered background checks.
Pay:
$30 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Drive 16- and 11-passenger vehicles on scheduled routes
- Assist seniors on and off the vehicle
- Load and secure walkers and wheelchairs
- Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections
- Act as trip supervisor
Requirements summary:
- Valid Class 4 licence with satisfactory abstract
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Passenger bus or van driving experience
- Patience and empathy with seniors
- Strong English communication skills
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · dayforce-feed
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-21
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-21
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 |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Vehicle, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Health & Safety certification |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Paid training |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
GEF Seniors Housing
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 501-1000 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 30 |
GEF Seniors Housing is the largest provider of affordable supportive living residences for low to moderate income seniors in Alberta. As a leading provider of safe, affordable, quality accommodations, we offer competitive salaries & excellent working conditions for our team of employees.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive the GEF bus (16-passenger) and/or GEF van (11-passenger) in accordance with scheduled routes and Activity & Wellness Program needs across all GEF communities
- Assist seniors on and off the bus/van, ensuring comfort and safety at all times
- Load, secure, and unload walkers, wheelchairs, and other mobility equipment
- Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report any maintenance issues
- Clean, re-fuel, and maintain general cleanliness of vehicles
- Act as trip supervisor as needed, ensuring all seniors are accounted for
- Follow GEF’s Health and Safety Wellness Program policies and procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Life Enrichment Manager or designate
Experience/Education Preference:
- High school diploma or equivalent is required
- Valid Class 4 Driver’s License with a satisfactory driver’s abstract is required
- Experience driving passenger buses or vans, preferably with seniors or individuals with special needs
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a warm, patient, and customer-focused approach
- Physical ability to assist seniors with mobility aids
- Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance is an asset
Other Requirements:
- Superior patience and empathy when working with seniors
- Customer-focused approach, ensuring comfort and satisfaction of residents during travel
- Ability to meet schedules reliably and respond calmly to unexpected situations
- Strong English communication skills, both verbal and written
- Safety-conscious mindset, adhering to traffic laws and company safety policies
Details: Casual with schedule
Pay Scale: $30 per hour
Location: Central Services, 14220 - 109 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T5N 4B3 (travel between other GEF sites is required, mileage paid).
What We Offer:
- Paid Training, including Health & Safety certification and hands-on, role-specific learning
- Company-covered Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Checks
Internal applicants: Please advise your supervisor or manager of your intent to apply and apply via Dayforce careers.
This job competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal records check.
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