When you are a bus driver driving school children so many things are taken into serious considerations, for instance, a person who has even a minute criminal record will not qualify for this type of job, and then you must also undergo a thorough child abuse registry check which should confirm that you have zero cases of child abuse.
For this job you earn a good sum of money, for every hour you earn at least $18 and you are required to work between 20 to 25 hours every week so you can earn every week $360 to $500 which is quite a reasonable amount.
The best way to immigrate to Canada is by obtaining a job first in that way, you are able to get your employer to sponsor you to Canada or at least give you a letter of employment to help fast track your visa process. Having a job offer or letter of employment gives you an additional advantage over other applicants looking to immigrate to Canada.
Job Description
Languages: English or French
Location: Winnipeg, MB
Salary: $18.00 to $20.00HOUR hourly for 25 hours per week
Terms of employment: Term or contract, Part time
Start date: Starts as soon as possible
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Defensive Driving Course; Driver’s Licence (Class 2 or B or C); Certified Professional Bus Operator; Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
Experience: Experience an asset
Specific Skills
- Report delays, mechanical problems and accidents;
- Load and unload vehicle;
- Direct passengers during emergency evacuation procedures;
- Deal with difficult passengers and resolve conflicts;
- Deal with public; Complete logbooks and reports;
- Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle;
- Communicate with passengers, dispatchers or other drivers using two-way radio systems;
- Operate buses, school busses or streetcars to transport passengers;
- Ensure children’s safety when boarding and leaving buses and crossing street while bus is stopped;
- Maintain control of student activities during travel to prevent distractions or behaviors that could compromise safety
Type of Experience: School bus driver; Intercity bus driver; Buses
Security and Safety: Child abuse registry check; Criminal record check
Transportation/Travel Information: Driver’s abstract; Valid driver’s licence
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Handling heavy loads; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Ability to distinguish between colours; Sound discrimination; Sitting
Personal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Client focus; Judgement; Reliability; Organized
How to apply
By email
asran@dasmeshschoolwpg.ca
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