Bus Driver

**Days/Hours of Work**: Monday to Friday 2 pm to 4 pm

**Closing Date**: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled

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Reporting to the SESISEJ Childcare Manager, the Bus Driver transports children from the school to the SESISEJ after-school care program. They conduct the pre-and post-trip inspections and ensure the safety of and timely arrival of children. An unrestricted Class 4 driver’s license is required to operate the bus.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Safely pick up children from designated schools and transport them to the SESISEJ After School Care Program
- Ensure the safety of all passengers during transportation by adhering to traffic laws and school bus regulations
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure the vehicle is in safe working condition
- Maintain cleanliness of the vehicle
- Report any mechanical issues, accidents, or traffic violations to the supervisor
- Communicate effectively with the after-school care staff regarding any schedule changes or concerns
- Foster a safe and welcoming environment for the children during transportation

**QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE**:

- Valid unrestricted Class 4 driver’s license.
- Clean driving abstract
- Previous experience in bus driving or transporting children is an asset.

**SKILLS AND ABILITIES**:

- Ability to follow routes and schedules efficiently.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with a friendly and patient demeanor.
- Ability to handle emergencies calmly and professionally.

**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**:
Beacon Community Services serves vulnerable populations including seniors, people with disabilities and children. Protecting these people and our teams on whom they rely on is critical to us. Accordingly:

- All successful applicants must consent to a Solicitor General’s Criminal Record Check.
- All successful applicants are required to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status upon hire. Vaccination is a requirement in some of our facilities. Depending on future public health developments, Beacon may implement a vaccination requirement as a condition of ongoing employment for all our workplaces.