Description
The Division
Pembina Hills School Division provides education to approximately 3800 students in 15 community schools in north central Alberta. PHSD also provides education to over 10,000 students from within and beyond our borders, through our online school, Vista Virtual School. For more information on our remarkable Division, please visit our website at
The Position
The Student Transportation Provider collaborates with parents, school staff, and bus drivers to ensure safe transportation of student(s) with special needs. Hours of work will be 5 days/week at 8 hours/day following the school calendar.
Duties are to commence approximately August 27, 2025 and will end June 25, 2026.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely drive passenger(s) following a prescribed route from Westlock/Clyde area to Edmonton
- Perform daily vehicle safety inspections, documenting and reporting
- Share any difficulties implementing the plan with the Student Services team as per the Pembina Hills procedures
- Promote a positive environment
- Effectively monitor and solve minor behaviour issues
- Use good judgement and safe driving skills
- Communicate with parents if there is an emergent interruption/delay with transportation (ie) vehicle breakdown or driver illness
Qualifications
- Experience working with behaviorally challenged and non-verbal students would be an asset
- Ability to set clear boundaries, communicate effectively and efficiently and work independently
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with students and adults
- Enthusiastic and motivated to help students succeed
- Class 4 Drivers License
- Early, split and late shifts may be required
- SIVA training would be an asset
- First aid would be an asset
For further information, please contact Kendra Seatter Director of Student Services at 780.307.0502.
This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
There are inherent risks in the work employees do throughout Pembina Hills School Division (PHSD). All staff are to be prepared to satisfactorily manage the inherent risks encountered in their work. PHSD staff are responsible for advising their Supervisors of unknown risks encountered relating directly to their work. Staff are expected to cooperate in ensuring workplace health and safety in a caring and respectful educational setting.
PLEASE NOTE:
- Your resume should include a list of references with permission for Pembina Hills School Division to contact any or all references.
- Original Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector (dated within one year) must be provided prior to employment.
- Original Intervention Record Check (dated within one year) - issued by Child & Family Services Authority must be provided prior to employment.
- Verification of Education and relative experience is required.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those shortlisted will be contacted.
