Bus Driver

Bus Driver

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 Bus Driver. This is a part-time position working 25 hours per week from September to June.

The Bus Driver is responsible for operating a 72-passenger school bus and/or other vehicles to safely transport approved students residing in Pikwakanagan to and from designated local area educational institutions. This role will monitor the transportation of students and provide support to students while riding, loading, and unloading the vehicle to ensure the safety of all passengers. The Bus Driver will be responsible for conducting daily vehicle safety inspections, recording, and reporting all issues and obeying all traffic laws.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Review and understand the bus route(s), times, pick up and drop off locations and riders at each stop as well as changes designed to accommodate community programming
• Assist with routing and practice runs
• Review bus registration forms and be knowledgeable of the student rider’s information
• Assist in the development of strategic plans to address student medical needs and emergencies
• In the absence of a bus monitor, be responsible for care, control and safeguarding of AoPFN-owned and approved assistive devices
• Ensure assistive devices are stored properly, charged, and available to students daily
• In the absence of a bus monitor, be responsible for keeping the volume of noise at an acceptable and manageable level
• Be a role model who promotes an environment that is safe emotionally, mentally, and physically for the students
• Maintains the cleanliness of the vehicle daily and ensures supplies and materials are available
• Assists with scheduled vehicle maintenance and repairs
• Complies with the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation policies and procedures and school board policies and procedures
• Complies with the Ministry of Transportation standards and all applicable legislation such as the Highway Traffic Act and  Motor Vehicle Transportation Act

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

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of three years of experience as a school bus driver
• A valid class B Ontario driver’s license
• Current and acceptable driver’s abstract
• Current and acceptable vulnerable sector check
• Training and certificates related to special needs are assets

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

Please include Bus Driver 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.