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School Bus Driver

@ Student Transportation of Canada

Nipigon, Ontario

Part-time
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Overview

Southland is hiring part-time school bus drivers to safely transport students to and from school on weekday split shifts. The role offers a $3,000 hiring bonus paid in three installments, competitive wages, and time off evenings, weekends, holidays and summers.

Responsibilities:

  • Safely transport students to and from school
  • Follow assigned routes within set time windows
  • Provide customer service to students and families
  • Serve on split shifts and optional lunch or charter runs

Requirements summary:

  • Class B licence preferred, Class G upgrade provided
  • 3-year driver's abstract with safe driving record
  • Pass medical exam, drug and alcohol testing and criminal checks
  • Strong oral and written communication skills

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Employer posting date
2025-06-28
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-16

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentTransportation & driving
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingVehicle, School
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer none
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsDriver's abstract
Driver’s licencerequired
Background checkscriminal record, vulnerable sector, driving record, drug and alcohol, references
Perks mentionedPerformance bonus

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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
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
No

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

FieldValue
IndustryGround Passenger Transportation
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
Organization typePrivately Held
Open jobs on Jobsy135
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Job description

School Bus Driver - $3,000 Hiring Bonus Offered!

SOUTHLAND is currently seeking dedicated and safety-minded School Bus Drivers to join our team. This is an essential role that offers job security, a flexible schedule and allows you to make a difference by transporting our children to school safely.

SOUTHLAND is currently offering a $3,000 hiring bonus for all new School Bus Drivers! This will be paid out in three payments of $1,000 (3 months, 6 months and 9 months).

Why You Should Choose SOUTHLAND

  • Competitive wages, bonuses and flexibility within your personal life
  • Evenings, weekends, holidays and summers off
  • Save on daycare - bring up to two preschool-aged children to work with you
  • Employee recognition programs
  • Recognition as a community hero who helps to ensure everyone gets Safely Home

Hours of Work

  • Monday to Friday - no mandatory nights or weekend work
  • Split shifts (approximately 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon)
  • Additional lunch runs and charter work is also available

Job Description

School Bus Drivers are responsible for safely transporting students to and from school. Successful candidates must be committed to safety and customer service and will possess superior oral and written communication skills. Routes fall between the hours of 6:30 am - 9:30 am in the morning and 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm in the afternoon.

Requirements

  • Valid Class B driver’s license preferred (training provided to upgrade from a Class G)
  • 3-year driver’s abstract with safe driving record
  • Undergo and pass a Ministry prescribed medical examination, drug and alcohol testing, criminal record search, vulnerable sector clearance and reference checks

This posting is for an existing vacancy. Artificial intelligence is not used during the hiring process.

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