BUS DRIVER

Brief description

The position of the Bus Driver is responsible for always obeying all rules and regulations of the Highway Traffic Act. Adhere to the bus schedules that have been established by Wahgoshig First Nation. Pick up and drop off students only at the bus stops designated by Wahgoshig First Nation.

Tasks

• Being attentive to traffic and weather conditions and ensuring passenger safety.
• Following the planned route and schedule for departure times and stops.
• Regularly checking vehicle safety such as tires, brakes, turn signals, mechanical equipment, etc.
• Monitoring and reporting fuel consumption, mileage, and passenger numbers.
• Reporting delays, accidents, and emergencies.
• Responding to emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Inspecting the vehicle thoroughly before and after each trip.
• Assisting with the loading and unloading of the bus when required.
• Enforcing conduct and safety rules on the bus.
• Maintaining a clean vehicle.

Qualifications and requirements

•       High school diploma/GED preferred.

•       CDL license required.

•       Passenger and school bus endorsement required.

•       Clean driving record.

•       Previous experience as a bus driver.

•       Experience working with children preferred.

•       Working knowledge of first aid procedures.

•       Excellent communication skills.

•       Pays close attention to detail

•       Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work

•       Excellent written and verbal communication skills

•       Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task

•       Bilingual an asset

•       Police Check Vulnerable Sector

•       Drug and Alcohol Testing

Competencies (in order of importance)

•       Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.

•       Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.

•       Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

•       Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

•       Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.

Lines of communication

•       The Bus Driver reports directly to the Director of Education

Working conditions

•       This is a full-time position, and the working hours are from Monday to Friday. Additional hours may be necessary for the proper performance of the Employee’s duties.

CLOSING DATE:   Until filled

If you are interested in this opportunity, applicants must submit cover letter and resume to:

Email: hr@apitipi.ca

Mail:   Apitipi Anicinapek Nation  

310 Penatuche Road  

Matheson, ON  

P0K 1N0

c/o Chief June Black