Posted 6 months ago
Spare School Bus Driver
@ Pacific Western Transportation
Medicine Hat, Alberta
Overview
SOUTHLAND Transportation is hiring part-time spare school bus drivers to provide relief coverage on any route, mainly on weekday mornings and afternoons. Drivers set their own availability, with a minimum of one shift per month, and are paid according to the route covered. The posting offers paid training, bonuses and daycare-friendly options for children.
Responsibilities:
- Provide relief coverage on available school bus routes
- Safely transport students to and from school
- Drive any route as assigned, using navigation and map reading
- Maintain high standards of safety and customer service
Requirements summary:
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence (Class 2S upgrade training provided)
- Knowledge of Medicine Hat and surrounding area
- Organized, punctual and reliable
- Effective communication and superior oral and written skills
- Commitment to excellence in customer service
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- Employer posting date
- 2026-05-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Transportation & driving |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Vehicle |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer none |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Class 2S |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Perks mentioned | Performance bonus, Childcare, 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
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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 |
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Spare School Bus Driver - Flexible Shifts that Suit your Lifestyle
SOUTHLAND Transportation is seeking dedicated Spare School Bus Drivers to join our dynamic team! Hours are flexible and are based on YOUR schedule. Earn extra income by working a few shifts per week while still leaving time to keep other commitments or do the things you enjoy! This is an opportunity to be part of a growing company that offers competitive wages and professional growth while allowing for work-life balance, perfect for a stay-at-home parent, entrepreneur, or retiree!
Drivers must be able to demonstrate our Core Values while ensuring our children get Safely Home on a daily basis. We are an employee focused organization that values its people and showcases their skills as Professional Drivers in the communities in which we operate. Employees enjoy fulfilling engagement and working relationships with all levels of management.
Spare drivers must be comfortable with navigation as they can cover any route. A good knowledge of Medicine Hat and surrounding area is essential.
Why You Should Choose SOUTHLAND
- Flexibility within your personal life – earn extra income on your schedule
- Competitive wages and bonuses
- Evenings, weekends, school holidays (Christmas, Spring Break etc.) and summers off
- Paid training
- Referral and training bonuses
- Save on daycare - bring up to two preschool-aged children to work with you
- Employee recognition programs such as long service awards, safety awards, employee recognition banquets
- Mentorship program, professional development, employee engagement opportunities and a chance to advance in a growing company
- Nationally recognized professional driver training program
- School Bus Roadeos, staff BBQs and a great family-oriented company culture
Hours of Work
Monday to Friday – spare drivers are able to provide their availability in advance and work as little or as often as they like. Spare Drivers must work a minimum of one (1) shift per month.
Spare drivers are paid according to the route they are covering.
Job Description
Spare School Bus Drivers provide relief coverage when needed and are responsible for safely transporting students to and from school. Spare Drivers must be able and willing to drive the routes that are available. 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 evening.
Requirements
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license (training provided to upgrade to a Class 2S)
- Organized, punctual, and reliable
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Working knowledge of the city and map reading skills
- Commitment to excellence in customer service
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