Transportation Monitor

Transportation Monitor

Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation (AOPFN)is a proud and progressive Algonquin community. Pikwakanagan is situated on the shores of Golden Lake and the Bonnechere River in Renfrew County. Located off of Highway 60, our community is 90 minutes west of Ottawa and 90 minutes hours east of Algonquin Park.

We are currently recruiting for a Transportation Monitor. This is a part-time position working 15-20 hours per week until June 25, 2027, with the possibility of permanency.

The Transportation Monitor is responsible for monitoring the transportation of students. This role provides support to students while riding, loading, and unloading any designated education transportation service vehicle, including buses, vans, and other vehicles to ensure the safety of all passengers. The Transportation Monitor supports a safe and distraction-free environment, allowing the driver to focus on the safe operation of the vehicle. This role may be assigned to any designated transportation service based on student and operational needs.

Responsibilities:

• Performs transportation monitoring duties on any designated education transportation service vehicle and may be reassigned to different routes, vehicles, or transportation services to meet student needs.
• Complies with and implements the “Guide for School Bus Safety & Behaviour Expectations.”
• Reviews and understands the assigned transportation route(s), times, pick-up and drop-off locations and riders at each stop.
• Assists with routing and practice runs.
• Reviews student transportation registration forms and becomes knowledgeable of the student rider’s information.

For a full job description, email hr@pikwakanagan.ca

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of one year of experience providing direct care and supervision to children and youth under 18 years of age
• Training, education, or experience supporting children and youth with diverse needs, including
• developmental, physical, behavioural, medical, or accessibility needs, is an asset
• Current and acceptable vulnerable sector check
• Valid CPR, First Aid and AED certification
• Able to travel and have access to a dependable vehicle
• Class G Ontario driver’s license
• Able to lift up to 40lbs.

Closing: September 11, 2026 at 4:00pm.

Please include Transportation Monitor in the subject line of your email. Allow 24 hours to receive a confirmed receipt of your application submission should you apply by email.

What we offer:

• Pension plan
• Paid sick days
• 4% vacation pay
• Holiday shutdown
• 14 provincial and federal statutory holidays
• Half days on Fridays prior to holiday Mondays
• Health spending account (dental, vision, prescriptions, etc.)
• Milestone recognition

Application Procedure: Interested persons must submit a resume demonstrating that they meet the requirements outlined and the names and day contact telephone numbers of three professional references.

Screening Procedure: Applicant must not be a member of the supervisor's immediate family. The best-qualified candidate will be defined and determined to include the following: Provided the candidate meets the basic requirements of the position and is deemed qualified following the interview process, preference will be given to:

• the qualified indigenous person who is an Algonquin; then to,
• the qualified indigenous person; then to,
• the qualified non-indigenous candidate.

Interviews: Interviews will be conducted in-person or virtually by Teams Meeting. AOPFN has the right to shortlist for interview and assessment purposes of the five most qualified persons and typically establishes an eligibility list.

We are committed to achieving employment equity and developing a highly capable workforce that is representative of Canadian society. We therefore encourage women, indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups to apply and declare themselves as part of one or more of the above-mentioned employment equity designated groups.

AOPFN is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the recruitment representative in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures that must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.