Frontline Applicant Tracking - Prairie Valley School Division

Openings as of 4/25/2025

Temporary Bus Driver - Kelliher

JobID: 4648

Position Type:
  Transportation/Bus Driver


Date Posted:
  2/13/2025


Location:
  Kelliher School


  At Prairie Valley School Division, we strive to inspire lifelong learners and engaged citizens. Our work is guided by  our core values. We believe in the power of Compassion, caring for others with empathy, kindness, and genuine concern without judgment. We prioritize a sense of Belonging, embracing equity, diversity, and inclusion for all to succeed. Our commitment to Integrity means we uphold honesty, ethical behaviour and being true to our word by taking ownership for all our actions. We believe in Collaboration, engaging in meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and open, transparent communication. Finally, we thrive on Curiosity, continuously inspiring excellence, growth and improvement fueled by innovation, creativity and courage.

We believe all employees have an important role in ensuring students have the best possible opportunities to achieve success in learning and life. If you are looking for a supportive and collaborative work environment where you can have a positive impact on student success and our school communities, we invite you to apply for the Bus Driver position at Kelliher School in the community of Kelliher. Kelliher School offers grade Pre-K to 12 programming to an enrolment of approximately 130 students. Kelliher is located 152 km north-west of Regina. This is a temporary position that will commence as soon as possible and end on June 30, 2025, or upon return of incumbent, whichever is earlier.  

Job Purpose:  Bus Driver is responsible to provide safe and efficient transportation to and from school and school-related activities, working as part of a team to contribute to the growth and development of children and youth.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to safely and confidently operate a school bus
• Good working knowledge of The Highway and Transportation Act and The Traffic Safety Act
• Good working knowledge of the Saskatchewan Driver's Handbook and Saskatchewan Commercial Driver's Handbook
• Good understanding of, and ability to apply, a range of student behaviour strategies focused on positive reinforcement of desired behaviour
• Demonstrated patience, maturity and experience working with children
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Qualifications:
• Must hold and maintain a valid Saskatchewan Class 1-5 Driver's License for at least 2 years.
• Must hold a valid School Bus Endorsement 
  • training is available for non-licensed school bus drivers
• Clear driver's abstract, with no major infractions
  • A current Driver’s Abstract from SGI detailing all (personal and commercial) driving records for the last 5 years must be submitted with your application
  • A copy of the abstract can be:
    •  uploaded to your online application,
    • emailed to transportation@pvsd.ca or
    • faxed to 306-543-1771.
• Satisfactory medical examinations in accordance with The Highway Traffic Act
• First Aid Certification or be willing to obtain one at Prairie Valley School Division's expense.

Working Conditions:
• Full time bus routes are paid at daily base rate of $56.44 plus a per km rate calculated at $0.21/km
  • The mileage for this route is paid at the minimum of 90 kms for a total of $75.34 per day
• Drivers with young children may take their children with them on the bus
• Subject to CUPE Agreement
• Working in varied climates and differing road conditions
• Physical ability to load and unload students in wheelchairs may be required.

For the full job description, please click here. For further details of the position, please contact Transportation at 306-949-6566 or transportation@pvsd.ca.

Application Procedure:
• Posting will remain open until suitable candidate has been hired. Interested applicants should submit their application online at www.pvsd.ca/careers.

Selection Procedure: We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted by email. 

 Prairie Valley School Division supports the principles of a representative workforce and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.





 




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