Remote Camp Bus Driver - Nunavut; Passenger Transportation

Job Summary:

The Bus Driver safely transports associates and approved visitors between the airstrip, camp, and work areas at a remote Nunavut site. The role emphasizes passenger safety, regulatory compliance, and winter/remote driving proficiency, while supporting basic site logistics as required. This position is safety‑sensitive and operates under Canadian National Safety Code (NSC) standards and Nunavut legislation.

This position requires fly-in/fly-out travel from Edmonton, Alberta or Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, to the project site in Nunavut, with potential for weather-related delays or logistical challenges. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment.

Key Responsibilities:

Passenger Transport & On‑road Safety

• Operate company buses to transport passengers on scheduled and ad-hoc routes in Arctic conditions (ice, snow, low visibility).
• Drive defensively and to road/weather conditions; maintain safe speed, following distance, and stopping practices.
• Confirm authorized rider lists and support orderly boarding/unloading; ensure aisles and exits remain clear.
• Secure or verify securement of passenger baggage and equipment as required.
• Conduct and document daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections in accordance with applicable standards and company procedures (including defect reporting).
• Maintain the vehicle in a clean, safe operating condition.
• Ensure emergency and preparedness equipment is present and serviceable (e.g., first aid kit, warning triangles/flares, spill kit, cold-weather supplies).
• Comply with applicable commercial driving requirements (e.g., hours-of-service rules) and maintain required records (paper or electronic) per policy.
• Record hours worked and submit required operational documentation as directed.
• Participate in incident/hazard reporting and immediately escalate hazards, vehicle issues, or near-misses.
• Provide courteous, professional service and clear safety communication to passengers.
• Relay schedule changes or client expectations to dispatch/management and support operational coordination.
• Provide light logistics support when not driving (e.g., baggage shuttle coordination, signage support), without compromising regulatory rest requirements.
• Perform general labour tasks around camp as directed by the Camp/Operations Manager.

Physical Demands:

• Sit for extended periods while driving; frequent entry/exit of vehicle in icy conditions.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull items up to 40–50 lbs (e.g., baggage, supplies).
• Walk, bend, kneel, and climb steps as required; work with hands above shoulder height occasionally.
• Work in varying environmental conditions, including extreme cold, wind, and low light.

Required Qualifications and Competencies:

• Strong safety mindset and commitment to Health & Safety compliance.
• Professional customer service with clear interpersonal communication.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in remote environments.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work respectfully with diverse teams, including Indigenous and Inuit staff.
• Valid Class 2 driver’s license (or equivalent recognized by Nunavut) appropriate for the bus being operated (manufacturer seating capacity >10, including driver).
• Air brake endorsement (Q/Z, as applicable) if operating vehicles equipped with air brakes; completion of required training/testing.
• Clean driver abstract and a minimum of one (1) year of safe driving experience.
• Ability to pass a Criminal Background Check or Vulnerable Sector Screen.
• Ability to meet medical fitness requirements applicable to commercial drivers (as required by jurisdiction and/or company policy).
• Successful completion of pre-employment and site-access drug & alcohol testing (safety-sensitive role).
• Completion of required company driver training prior to operating a company vehicle.
• First Aid/CPR is an asset; WHMIS and TDG awareness are assets (training may be provided as required).

Working Conditions:

• Project-based role with primary work in Nunavut.
• Ability to work long shifts and rotational schedules (e.g., 3 weeks on / 3 weeks off, 4 weeks on/ 2 weeks off or similar).