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School Bus Driver (Part Time) - Ottawa WEST

@ Voyago

Ottawa, Ontario

$23.50/hrPart-time
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Overview

Voyago is hiring part-time school bus drivers for its Ottawa West locations, including Stittsville, Dunrobin, Kanata, Barrhaven and Nepean. The role transports students to and from school on split shifts of about 4 to 5 hours total, with pay of $23.50 per hour plus a $2000 retention bonus. Most routes are 20 to 25 hours per week, and drivers must live close to the coverage area.

Pay:

$23.50 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Transport students safely to and from school
  • Ensure student safety when boarding and exiting
  • Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections
  • Help fuel and keep the bus clean

Requirements summary:

  • Valid full Ontario G licence, Class B preferred
  • Minimum age 21
  • Clean driving record and criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening
  • Knowledge of Ottawa West region
  • Ability to work independently
  • Strong communication skills and passing driving and radio assessment

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Benefits mentioned

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Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-08
First seen by our source
2026-10-12
Source record updated
2026-10-15

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentTransportation & driving
Hours per week20
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingVehicle, School
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer none
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsOntario G licence, Class B licence
Driver’s licencerequired
Background checksdriving record, criminal record, vulnerable sector
Perks mentionedPerformance bonus

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Job description

Voyago is currently recruiting to fill an existing vacancy for School Bus Drivers for our Ottawa locations. (Stittsville, Dunrobin, Kanata, Barrhaven, Nepean and west end of Ottawa)

This is a split shift (2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon) so being CLOSE to our school coverage area is essential.

Your role:

  • You are responsible for safely transporting what we call “the most precious cargo” to and from school
  • Ensure students’ safety while boarding and exiting buses.
  • Be responsible for performing pre/post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure optimal vehicle safety.
  • Help fuel and maintain the cleanliness of the bus. #OTW #INDSCHOOL
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAe3cmPI6yU

Requirements

Your profile

  • You are safety focused
  • You hold a valid minimum full Ontario G class drivers license, Preference will be given to B class drivers.
  • You are 21 years of age or over.
  • You possess clean driving record and criminal record search with vulnerable sector screening
  • You have a sound knowledge of the Ottawa West region and surrounding areas
  • You have the ability to work independently
  • You are available for the required split shifts of 4-5 hours total, that could run: Monday - Friday between 6:30am - 9:30am and 1:30pm - 5pm.
  • You possess solid communication skills. There will be a pre-hire driving skills and radio communication assessment.

Candidates applying with a current valid work permit and requiring a licence upgrade, must have at least twelve months of remaining validity on the work permit at the time of application.

Your location

By joining the *Voyago Student Transportation team in Ottawa West, you’ll find

  • We offer a competitive hourly driving rate $23.50 per hour.
  • PLUS there is a $2000 retention bonus for qualifying drivers - your commitment really PAYS!
  • You will be compensated for a 4 hour minimum daily split if you take the morning and afternoon for a full route.
  • Opportunities are available with charters for extra hours
  • EAP and Perks programs for all drivers
  • The FT full comprehensive benefit package is available if you work 30+ hours or more per week.
  • Most routes are 20-25 hours per week.

Benefits

The Perks:

  • We offer FREE license upgrade
  • We offer comprehensive benefits packages for full time employees with an Employee and Family Assistance Program for part time employees, a great company perks program, a $2000 Retention Bonus based on your attendance, and an Employee Referral Bonus program as well.
  • We are an Award Winning company
  • As a subsidiary of Transdev, we provide opportunities for a rewarding career with a growing, global transportation provider
  • We focus on innovation and sustainable environmental initiatives
  • We support the development, work-life balance and well-being of our employees
  • We build a supportive corporate culture that encourages diversity and enables our people to flourish.
  • We enable our employees to have a positive social impact by deploying sustainable mobility solutions.
  • We offer our employees opportunities to build their own experience within a local, global Group.

Sounds interesting? Please apply here, or send your resume directly to Carmen Challenger, Talent Acquisition Specialist at [email protected]

Voyago is committed to provide accommodation for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request of the internal or external applicant. If you require an accommodation due to a disability for an interview, please notify Human Resources directly to make appropriate arrangements when contacted for an interview.

Voyago Transdev’s Applicant Tracking System uses AI-assisted tools during the initial application and early screening stage.

We thank all applicants however only those under consideration will be contacted.

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