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We are looking for a valued team member who demonstrates leadership, flexibility, and a strong commitment to building the next generation of safe school bus drivers.\nIn this role, you will deliver classroom and behind-the-wheel training to both new and existing drivers, support the driver candidate pipeline, enhance the overall driver experience, and contribute to a culture of safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement.\nThis opportunity is ideal for an experienced school bus driver who enjoys mentoring others, sharing knowledge, and playing a key role in strengthening the team.\nAvailability Expectations\nThe Driver Trainer must demonstrate flexibility and availability based on operational and training demands, which includes:\nAvailability of 3 to 4 hrs per day (16-20 hrs/week).\nAvailability Monday through Friday.\nPotential availability on weekends based on operational and training needs.\nAvailability during peak periods, including summer and the Christmas season.\nFlexibility to support urgent or time-sensitive training requirements.\nKey Responsibilities\nDeliver classroom, skills and on the road training for new school bus drivers.\nProvide refresher, remedial, and upgrade training to existing drivers as required.\nSupport the driver candidate pipeline through onboarding and training activities.\nContribute to a positive, professional, and engaging candidate and driver experience.\nCoach and mentor drivers with a focus on safe driving practices, regulatory compliance, and confidence-building.\nTake pride in developing driver skills and fostering long-term success.\nEvaluate driver performance to ensure required skill levels and certifications are achieved and maintained.\nMaintain accurate training records in accordance with provincial, First Student, and contract requirements.\nIdentify performance gaps and collaborate with local leadership to develop targeted training plans.\nSupport overall safety initiatives at the location.\nParticipate in meetings and training sessions as required.\nPerform other safety and training-related duties as assigned.\nQualifications & Experience\nValid B License\nMinimum 2 years of school bus or commercial driving experience\nClean driver abstract with no preventable collisions or moving violations in past three (3) years dated within the past 30 days\nStrong communication, mentoring, and coaching abilities\nProfessional, dependable, and respected by peers\nAbility to work independently with limited supervision\nDemonstrated commitment to safety excellence\nAttendance: No more than one (1) unexcused absence in the previous 12 months\nWarning Record: No More than one (1) written warning in the previous 12 months\nHow We Recognize your Value:\nCompetitive hourly rate: $24.34\nOpportunity to serve as a valued and respected leader within the location\nMeaningful impact on driver development and community safety\nSupportive, team-focused work environment\nOpportunities for growth and advancement\nApply now and help train and develop the next generation of safe school bus drivers at First Student.\nWe aspire to create a culture where all people are First. 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