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Para-Transit Driver

@ Student Transportation of Canada

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Calgary, Alberta

$23.47–$26.07/hrFull-time
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Overview

Student Transportation of Canada, operating as SOUTHLAND Transportation, is hiring a full-time Para-Transit Driver for its Specialized Transportation Services team to safely transport special needs customers. The role involves a split shift of about 8 hours a day across 5 days in a 7-day period, including weekends and holidays. Paid training is provided and the wage is $23.47/hour after training, rising to $26.07/hour after probation.

Pay:

$23.47–$26.07 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Safely transport special needs customers daily
  • Assist passengers with wheelchairs up and down ramps
  • Work split shifts including weekends and holidays
  • Pass city knowledge test on roadways

Requirements summary:

  • Valid Class 5 (non-GDL) driver's licence
  • Clean drivers abstract
  • Clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check
  • Physical ability to push and pull wheelchairs
  • Experience with special needs individuals an asset

Tools & skills

wheelchair ramp
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-30
First seen by our source
2026-10-30
Source record updated
2026-10-30

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentGeneral labour
Hours per week40
Scheduleday, evening, holidays, weekends
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingVehicle, Client sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
Licences & certificationsClass 4 training, Clean drivers abstract, Vulnerable sector check
Driver’s licencerequired
Background checkscriminal record, vulnerable sector, driving record
Perks mentionedPaid training

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Full company description

Student Transportation of Canada is a transportation/trucking/railroad company based out of Canada. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StudentTransportationofCanada

LinkedIn followers
351
People associated on LinkedIn
137
Reported office locations
  • Barrie, CA
Other recorded names
  • Student Transportation of Canada
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Student Transportation of Canada is a transportation/trucking/railroad company based out of Canada. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StudentTransportationofCanada

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IndustryGround Passenger Transportation
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
Organization typePrivately Held
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Job description

Para-Transit Driver

Why You Should Choose SOUTHLAND

  • Paid training
  • Benefits package
  • Competitive wages - $23.47/hour after training period, increasing to $26.07/hour following probation
  • Employee recognition programs
  • Rewarding and positive work environment
  • Opportunity for advancement

Job Description

SOUTHLAND Transportation is currently seeking career-oriented Para-Transit Drivers to join our Specialized Transportation Services (STS) team! Drivers are responsible for safely transporting special needs customers on a daily basis and must be committed to providing superior service.

STS operates 365 days a year, which includes all holidays. This position provides full-time hours, 5 days per week in a 7 day period, including weekends; working an average of 8 hours per day across a 12 hour split shift. As this description depicts the typical requirements of the job, hours and requirements may vary dependent on customer needs.

Requirements

  • Valid Class 5 (non-GDL) driver’s license (Class 4 training provided)
  • Clean drivers abstract
  • Clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check
  • Strong knowledge of city roadways - must pass a city knowledge test
  • Physical ability to push/pull wheelchairs up and down a ramp
  • Experience working with special needs individuals is considered an asset

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