Driver Trainer - Part Time

First Student is seeking an experienced, safety-focused Driver Trainer to join our -Ottawa, 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.

About Firststudent

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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).
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• & Experience Valid B License Minimum 2 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

• No more than one (1) unexcused absence in the previous 12 months
• No More than one (1) written warning in the previous 12 months

Pay

Competitive hourly rate: $24.34 Opportunity to serve as a valued and respected leader within the location

Benefits

• Meaningful impact on driver development and community safety
• Supportive, team-focused work environment
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

We encourage applications from women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and members of visible minorities. Reasonable accommodation is available throughout the hiring process.