Current Opportunity

Working under the direction of the Operations & Maintenance Supervisor, the On-Call Bus Driver is responsible for driving ȽÁUWELṈEW̱ Tribal School (LTS), W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Secondary School (WLSS) and Saanich Adult Education Centre (SAEC) students, to and from school, field trips, and maintaining buses.

• Arrive a minimum of 30 minutes prior to scheduled bus departures, in appropriate condition to drive a school bus (free from any substance that may impair judgement for at least 24 hours prior to arrival)
• Drive the bus in a safe manner, adhering to daily bus routes, stops and schedules as designated by the Supervisor
• Conduct pre and post inspections for each trip in accordance with Motor Vehicle Act Regulations
• Direct, monitor and supervise students and ensure compliance with safe loading, riding and unloading procedures
• Advise Supervisor of any travel issues such as routes, and traffic violations
• Report unacceptable student behaviour/language as soon as possible and consult with Principal and parents where necessary on methods to manage student behaviour
• Clean the interior of the bus daily, sweeping and removing garbage
• Fuel vehicle on a regular basis
• Inspect the bus for repairs on a regular basis and report defects or necessary repairs to Supervisor
• Monitor insurance status, check with Supervisor for insurance renewal notices and obtain necessary bus insurance
• Assist in assessing maintenance problems, perform minor maintenance and emergency repairs
• Schedule and arrange mandatory external bus inspections in accordance with Motor Vehicle Act Regulations and drive the bus to and from the inspection facility

Preference will be given to First Nations Ancestry.
Experience working with First Nations people and/or in a First Nations setting is desired.

• Grade 10 education
• Valid Class II BC Drivers Licence
• Valid Police Information Check for Vulnerable Sector Screening
• COVID-19 Vaccination requirement in place

Salary: Based on the W̱SÁNEĆ School Board’s salary scale