Posted 24 months ago
School Bus Driver
@ Pacific Western Transportation
Thornhill, British Columbia
Overview
Pacific Western Transportation, operating as Standard Bus, is hiring part-time school bus drivers with paid training and no experience required. The role involves safely transporting children on scheduled routes, with a Monday to Friday schedule, weekends, summers and holidays off, starting at $18.00 per hour during training and $28.23 per hour afterward.
Pay:
$18 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Drive school bus routes safely
- Pick up and drop off students on schedule
- Maintain order and safety on the bus
- Complete required driving and safety checks
Requirements summary:
- Valid unrestricted Class 5 licence or higher
- No experience necessary, training provided
- Compassionate and caring with children
- Reliable for early starts
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- Employer posting date
- 2024-11-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-23
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 |
| Experience | 0+ years |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Vehicle |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer none |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Perks mentioned | Performance bonus, Paid training |
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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 | 111 |
| View page |
School Bus Driver – Offering Paid Training!
Apply in-person (yes, we have real people, not just computers!) at 3701 Highway 16 East (Thornhill) or online.
We have bus-loads of opportunities available right now, and it's our culture that sets us apart from our competitors – at Standard Bus, you belong to a world-class team of innovators and industry leaders who are passionate about getting people Safely Home. Our culture is driven by inclusivity and people who are empowered, proud, and believe in the power of a positive attitude.
We know everyone is hiring right now, but let's dive in to what makes Standard Bus the Employer of Choice:
- No experience necessary. You get free training from day one (and for the rest of your career with us); you just need a valid unrestricted Class 5 driver’s license or higher and our industry-leading trainers will take it from there!
- We offer a flexible Monday through Friday schedule. You get weekends, summers, and holidays off - perfect for a stay-at-home parent, entrepreneur, retiree, or anyone looking for work that fits into their diverse schedule.
- We value your time. Our drivers receive paid training at $18.00 per hour (approximately 1 - 2 weeks), then earn $28.23 per hour, with the opportunity to earn even more by taking on additional routes. We have a Safety Incentive Program that rewards you when you do your job.
- We are welcoming. No matter what your previous employment background is, we want you to join our team. Your diverse work experience is an asset, it helps us learn, innovate, and evolve our processes and practices. We invest in our people, offering continued training and development opportunities so you can build a career with us.
- We have tons of opportunities for growth and advancement. Our sister companies span across the country, so no matter where you relocate to, it's likely we have a place for you. From employee transportation, non-emergency medical transportation, on-demand shuttles, to inter-city busing, the opportunities are endless!
We're looking for the right people to do an important job. Transportation is an essential service for our communities, and it takes a special person to commit to doing it well. The early starts, traffic, and unpredictable road conditions are all worth it at the end of the day when you know you've made difference in the lives of children. Their smiles are the ultimate reward, and you'll look forward to seeing them each day – we promise.
So, if you are a compassionate and caring individual who wants an opportunity to grow and learn new skills, apply today. We want you to get to know us; let us show you the Standard Bus difference.
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