175573 - School Bus Driver Coach/Trainer - Transport West Family of Schools - Permanent Full-Time

1. POSTING OPEN TO PRESENT PERMANENT/PROBATIONARY UNIONIZED EMPLOYEES OF CUPE LOCAL 1145 WITH SENIORITY.

2. POSTING OPEN TO OTHER PSB CUPE LOCALS WITH SENIORITY.

3. POSTING OPEN TO RELIEF / SUBSTITUTE EMPLOYEES OF THE LOCAL.

4. THE PUBLIC – MAY APPLY AT SAME TIME BUT WILL ONLY BE CONSIDERED AFTER UNIONIZED EMPLOYEES.

The Public Schools Branch is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. The Public Schools Branch is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. All qualified applications will receive consideration without regard to sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, colour, religion, nationality, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

TheSchool Bus Driver Coach/Trainer will be an integral component of both training, leadership, and support services for our drivers. The coach will be assigned to a Transportation Supervisor within one of the PSB areas. These positions will be utilized to provide training as needed to new and current PSB bus drivers to the highest standard.

Duties included but not limited to:

• Assist and provide direction to drivers, both experienced and newly-certified, in a number of training and/or refresher experiences such as preparing for Highway Safety Driver Tests;
• Adjustment and use of equipment, techniques used in conveyance of students in wheelchairs, reversing and turnabouts, student management, pre-trip & post-trip procedures (incl. log book, duty status report, and other), appropriate use of 2-way radio, checking brakes, evacuation drills, emergency protocols and safe/defensive driving;
• Ensure policies and procedures are adhered to such as: Curriculum training, safe operation, equipment, maintenance, industry and legislative safety standards;
• Conduct evaluations (marking and grading) and complete comprehensive progress reporting;
• Proactively and regularly communicate updates and issues to the Training Supervisor;
• Consistently demonstrate a professional code of conduct;
• Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possess a Class 2A license with a specialized school bus driver training program, current First Aid & CPR certification, and proof of medical fitness;
• Must hold a valid class 2A driver license in a Canadian jurisdiction for at least 5 years;
• Must have (5) years of driving experience in an educational transportation system, in the safe operation of a school bus in compliance with Highway Safety Act Laws, School Act, and Public Schools Branch policies and regulations;
• Must provide a clean drivers abstract safety record, a driving record with no chargeable accidents in any vehicle within 3 years preceding the application of a driver coach position;
• Must properly demonstrate all requirements and procedures behind the wheel;
• Knowledge of operating a two-way radio system and use of emergency protocols;
• Knowledge of and demonstrate the ability to use all Special Needs Equipment and Proper Evacuation drills on a school bus;
• Demonstrated knowledge of the correct procedures in accident reporting;
• Excellent team player with strong communications (oral and written), interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

Assets:

• Previous instruction and/or coaching of other drivers in a formal session (such as leading a driver workshop);
• Defensive driving certification;
• Leadership abilities as demonstrated within the PSB or external agencies (ex. Fire Department, community non-profit organizations, private industry);
• Other duties as required.

Please note: All applicants may be tested and evaluated on their knowledge and may be required to successfully complete a road test component.

Please ensure the resume/application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided on the resume. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest, however only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

By using the ATS system, you will receive an email confirming receipt of your application/resume.