Transportation: Spare Bus Driver

Location: Western Alberta (Jasper)

We are accepting applications for following:

Position:  Spare School Bus Drivers
Location(s):  Wildwood, Evansburg, Niton, Edson, Hinton, Jasper & Grande Cache Alberta

Start 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:

We thank all applicants for their interest however; we will contact only those selected for interviews.