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.

Driver Trainer

Location: Timmins, ON
Schedule: Part‑Time

Position Summary

First Student is seeking an experienced and safety‑focused Part‑Time Driver Trainer to support our Timmins, Ontario location.

In this role, you will provide classroom and behind‑the‑wheel training to new and existing school bus drivers, ensuring compliance with Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) regulations, First Student safety standards, and local school board requirements.

This position is well suited for an experienced school bus driver who enjoys mentoring others, sharing knowledge, and making a positive impact in the community through part‑time work.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom and behind‑the‑wheel training for new school bus drivers
• Provide refresher or remedial training to existing drivers as required
• Coach and mentor drivers with a focus on safe driving practices and regulatory compliance
• Evaluate driver performance to ensure required skill levels and certifications are met
• Maintain accurate training records and documentation in accordance with MTO, company, and contract requirements
• Support overall safety initiatives at the location
• Identify performance gaps and collaborate with local leadership to develop training plans
• Participate in meetings and training sessions as required
• Perform other duties related to safety and training as assigned

Qualifications & Experience

• Valid Ontario Class B or higher licence with appropriate endorsements (or equivalent)
• Minimum two (2) years of school bus or commercial driving experience
• Clean driver abstract dated within the past 30 days
• Strong communication, mentoring, and coaching skills
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision

Why Join First Student?

• Competitive hourly wage
• Supportive and team‑focused work environment
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Strong commitment to safety and service excellence

Apply now and help train the next generation of safe school bus drivers in Timmins.