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Driver Trainer

Location: Owen Sound, ON
Schedule: Part-Time
Hourly Premium: Home to School $22.37 per hour rate plus $3 per hour premium

Position Summary

First Student is seeking an experienced, safety-focused Driver Trainer to join our Owen Sound, ON location.

This position is designed for a highly skilled and respected driver who takes pride in developing others. 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.

In 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.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced school bus driver who enjoys mentoring others, sharing knowledge, and playing a key role in strengthening the team.

Availability Expectations

The Driver Trainer must demonstrate flexibility and availability based on operational and training demands, which includes:

Availability of 3 to 4 hrs per day (16-20 hrs/week).
Availability Monday through Friday.
Potential availability on weekends based on operational and training needs.
Availability during peak periods, including summer and the Christmas season.
Flexibility to support urgent or time-sensitive training requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver classroom, skills and on the road training for new school bus drivers.
Provide refresher, remedial, and upgrade training to existing drivers as required.
Support the driver candidate pipeline through onboarding and training activities.
Contribute to a positive, professional, and engaging candidate and driver experience.
Coach and mentor drivers with a focus on safe driving practices, regulatory compliance, and confidence-building.
Take pride in developing driver skills and fostering long-term success.
Evaluate driver performance to ensure required skill levels and certifications are achieved and maintained.
Maintain accurate training records in accordance with provincial, First Student, and contract requirements.
Identify performance gaps and collaborate with local leadership to develop targeted training plans.
Support overall safety initiatives at the location.
Participate in meetings and training sessions as required.
Perform other safety and training-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

Valid Class B (or higher) with appropriate endorsements
Minimum 3 years of school bus or commercial driving experience
Clean driver abstract with no preventable collisions or moving violations in past three (3) years dated within the past 30 days
Strong communication, mentoring, and coaching abilities
Professional, dependable, and respected by peers
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Demonstrated commitment to safety excellence
Attendance: No more than one (1) unexcused absence in the previous 12 months
Warning Record: No More than one (1) written warning in the previous 12 months

How We Recognize your Value:

Competitive hourly rate
Opportunity to serve as a valued and respected leader within the location
Meaningful impact on driver development and community safety
Supportive, team-focused work environment
Opportunities for growth and advancement

Apply now and help train and develop the next generation of safe school bus drivers at First Student.

We aspire to create a culture where all people are First. We encourage applications from women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and members of visible minorities. Reasonable accommodation is available throughout the hiring process.

First for a reason:

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

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Driver Trainer

Location: Owen Sound, ON
Schedule: Part-Time
Hourly Premium: Home to School $22.37 per hour rate plus $3 per hour premium

Position Summary

First Student is seeking an experienced, safety-focused Driver Trainer to join our Owen Sound, ON location.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced school bus driver who enjoys mentoring others, sharing knowledge, and playing a key role in strengthening the team.

Availability Expectations

The Driver Trainer must demonstrate flexibility and availability based on operational and training demands, which includes:

Availability of 3 to 4 hrs per day (16-20 hrs/week).
Availability Monday through Friday.
Potential availability on weekends based on operational and training needs.
Availability during peak periods, including summer and the Christmas season.
Flexibility to support urgent or time-sensitive training requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver classroom, skills and on the road training for new school bus drivers.
Provide refresher, remedial, and upgrade training to existing drivers as required.
Support the driver candidate pipeline through onboarding and training activities.
Contribute to a positive, professional, and engaging candidate and driver experience.
Coach and mentor drivers with a focus on safe driving practices, regulatory compliance, and confidence-building.
Take pride in developing driver skills and fostering long-term success.
Evaluate driver performance to ensure required skill levels and certifications are achieved and maintained.
Maintain accurate training records in accordance with provincial, First Student, and contract requirements.
Identify performance gaps and collaborate with local leadership to develop targeted training plans.
Support overall safety initiatives at the location.
Participate in meetings and training sessions as required.
Perform other safety and training-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

Valid Class B (or higher) with appropriate endorsements
Minimum 3 years of school bus or commercial driving experience
Clean driver abstract with no preventable collisions or moving violations in past three (3) years dated within the past 30 days
Strong communication, mentoring, and coaching abilities
Professional, dependable, and respected by peers
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Demonstrated commitment to safety excellence
Attendance: No more than one (1) unexcused absence in the previous 12 months
Warning Record: No More than one (1) written warning in the previous 12 months

How We Recognize your Value:

Competitive hourly rate
Opportunity to serve as a valued and respected leader within the location
Meaningful impact on driver development and community safety
Supportive, team-focused work environment
Opportunities for growth and advancement

Apply now and help train and develop the next generation of safe school bus drivers at First Student.

First for a reason:

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Programs & Services
- Home-to-School
  Full-service student transportation
- Special Needs Transportation
  Service, training & support
- Alternative Transportation
  Non-yellow bus services
- Non-Contract Services
  À la carte services
- Charter Bus & Van Rental
  After school, field trips & events
Technology
- HALO™
  Our proprietary technology platform
- First View®
  Vehicle tracking – districts & parents
Electrification
- Electric Buses
  Sustainable fleet solutions
- First Charge™
  Above-ground charging infrastructure
Safety & Training
- Safety Culture
  Practices, processes & technology
- Driver Training
  Comprehensive programs for drivers
- First Serves®
  Student support training program
- Safety Dog
  Our safety ambassador mascot
About
- About First Student
  The leader in student transportation
- Leadership
  Meet our team
- Newsroom
  Media kit, news & stats
- Press Releases
  Recent happenings & developments
- Investor Relations
  Financials & investor relations events
Contact
- Partner with Us
  Improve your student experience
- Contact Us
  Connect with us
- Submit an RFP
  Request a competitive proposal
- Provide Feedback
  Community feedback portal
- Mergers & Acquisitions
  Our step-by-step process

Part Time Driver Trainer

First Student

Owen Sound, Ontario, CA

Part Time

$22.37/Hr

2180-20th Street E. Owen Sound, ON N4K 5P7 Canada

Driver Trainer Location: Owen Sound, ON Schedule: Part-Time Hourly Premium: Home to School $22.37 per hour rate plus $3 per hour premium Position Summ...

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