PartTimeDriverTrainer

**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-ter