Posted 26 days ago
Secondary Bus Driver
@ BZA Education - Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek First Nation
Macdiarmid, Ontario
Overview
BZA Education, the education arm of Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek First Nation, is hiring a full-time Secondary Bus Driver to safely transport high school students to and from school on scheduled routes. The role includes daily vehicle checks, bus maintenance, student discipline and incident reporting, with a vulnerable sector check required.
Responsibilities:
- Drive high school students safely to and from school on scheduled routes
- Inspect bus daily and keep it in good running condition
- Maintain safety and emergency equipment, including fire extinguishers and first aid kits
- Maintain discipline and report unsafe behaviour to the Director of Education
Requirements summary:
- Previous experience operating and driving a bus is required
- Clean driver's abstract is required
- Valid Ontario Class B or Class E driver's licence
- High school diploma is an asset
- Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance and student safety protocols
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Source and dates
Job-board feed · applytoeducation
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-11
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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 |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Vehicle, Outdoors |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · lift 50 lb · computer none |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Clean driver's abstract |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Education | High school (preferred) |
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BZA Education - Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek First Nation
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Secondary School Bus Driver
Position Title: Bus Driver
Type: Full-Time
Department: Education
Supervisor:
Director of Education
Position Safety and Security Requirements:
☐ Not applicable
- Safety Sensitive Position
- Criminal Record Check
- Credit Check
- Other_______________
Primary Job Responsibilities:
Main Responsibilities
- Ensure the school bus is safe and in good running condition each school day.
- Safely transport students to and from the school in accordance with existing schedules and routes.
- Ensure the bus always has safety and emergency equipment accessible and in good working order, such as fire extinguishers and first aid kits.
- Maintain the interior and exterior of the bus.
- Escalate any safety issues to the Director of Education for their attention and direction.
- Ensure all students are aware of safe school bus rules and maintain discipline and orderliness of all passengers.
- Submit incident reports to the Director of Education detailing any unsafe behaviour.
- Demonstrate respectful behaviour and actions aligned with the culture and values of Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek (BZA).
- Maintain respectful and professional relationships with all personnel appropriate to an education institute which provides services to children.
- Be respectful and unbiased in carrying out your work responsibilities.
- Promote, provide, and practice a positive work environment aligned with the culture and values of BZA.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance.
- Knowledge of bus and student safety protocol.
- Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.
- Ability to assume responsibility, deal effectively with problems, and exercise independent judgements when decision making.
- Previous experience operating and driving a bus is required.
- Ability to provide a clean driver's abstract is required.
- Completion of a high school diploma is an asset.
- Must hold a Class B or Class E Ontario driver's license.
- Physical Effort: This position requires sitting for intermittently long periods of time in a vehicle for which attention to safety factors is consistently required. When upkeeping the school grounds, the incumbent may lift items up to 50 lbs.
- Work Environment: This position will operate a school bus in various weather conditions. Position requirements may require maintenance work to be completed outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Mental Demands: School bus drivers must always remain alert and aware of the road, while also monitoring the wellbeing and safety of student passengers.
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