Posted 25 days ago
Transportation: Spare Bus Driver
@ Grande Yellowhead Public School Division
Edson, Alberta
Overview
Grande Yellowhead Public School Division is hiring spare school bus drivers on a day-to-day, on-call basis across several communities in west-central Alberta, until June 29, 2027. The role drives students to and from school in place of absent permanent drivers. The division offers free Class 2 training and asks for a valid Class 5 licence, a passing functional assessment and clear background checks.
Responsibilities:
- Transporter les élèves vers et depuis l'école en remplacement
- Conduire des autobus scolaires sur les circuits assignés
- Travailler selon un horaire quotidien sur appel
Requirements summary:
- Permis de conduire valide de classe 5
- Dossier de conduite exceptionnel
- Capacité physique et réussite d'une évaluation fonctionnelle
- Attrait pour le travail avec les enfants
- Vérification du casier judiciaire RCMP avec secteur vulnérable
- Vérification des antécédents de protection de l'enfance de l'Alberta
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-13
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-07
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Transportation & driving |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Vehicle, School |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Class 2 bus driver training, RCMP Record Check with Vulnerable Sector, Alberta Government Child Intervention Record Check |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Paid training |
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Grande Yellowhead Public School Division
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Full company description
At GYPSD, we are committed to student learning, teaching and leadership excellence and community engagement.
- LinkedIn followers
- 561
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 187
- Reported office locations
- 3656-1st Ave, Edson, Alberta T7E 1S8, CA
- Other recorded names
- Grande Yellowhead Public School Division
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
At GYPSD, we are committed to student learning, teaching and leadership excellence and community engagement.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Primary and Secondary Education |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Edson, Alberta |
| Organization type | Educational |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 12 |
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We are accepting applications for following:
Position: Spare School Bus Drivers
Location(s): Wildwood, Evansburg, Niton, Edson, Hinton, Jasper & Grande Cache AlbertaStart Date: Immediately or upon mutually agreeable start date until June 29, 2027
Grande Yellowhead Public School Division (GYPSD) is the third largest geographical school division in Alberta, spanning a vast area from Evansburg west along the Yellowhead Highway to Jasper, and north to Grande Cache. Operated from the Education Services Centre in Edson, the transportation department manages 54 school bus routes across five distinct zones within Yellowhead County, safely transporting over 2,200 students and covering more than 8,000 kilometers daily.
To ensure continuous, reliable operations across this extensive network, the Division employs Spare Drivers on a day-to-day basis to safely transport students to and from school in the absence of Permanent Full-Time School Bus Drivers.
Why Join Our Team?
If you have an exceptional driving record and love working with children, we offer:
Flexible Schedule: Work on an on-call, day-to-day basis.
Complimentary Training: Free Class 2 driver training provided.
Work-Life Balance: Summers, weekends, and school holidays off.
Family-Friendly: Option for parents to bring their pre-school child on route.
Career Growth: Excellent opportunities for advancement to permanent routes.
Qualifications:
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s license
- Physical ability to perform required duties, and pass a functional assessment.
No experience? We provide the necessary training!
Courses are held monthly, and successful completion is required for all division staff.
The Division
Grande Yellowhead Public School Division stretches from Jasper National Park, east to Evansburg, south of Cadomin, and northwest to Grande Cache. The jurisdiction includes 15 schools, 5 Learning Connection Centres, approximately 5000 students and 600 staff.
In accordance with Board Policy, the successful applicant will be required to provide the following:
- A current RCMP Record check with Vulnerable Sector
- A current Alberta Government Child Intervention Record Check
Please submit the following:
- A cover letter and resume
- The resume must highlight professional qualifications, relevant training and experience.
- Please include a list of three references with permission for Grande Yellowhead Public School Division to contact any or all references.
For more information please reach out to: [email protected]
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