About this role
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.
Other facts
About First Student
As the leading pupil transportation solutions provider for school districts in North America, First Student provides the best start and finish to every school day. Our teams complete five and a half million student journeys each day, moving more students than all U.S. airlines combined. We operate more than 44,500 vehicles in 41 U.S. states and 8 Canadian provinces/territories.
What makes First Student the right choice for your school district's needs?
Our partnerships:
We believe great transportation is always the result of close, trusted partnerships with the school districts we serve. Understanding that needs change sometimes throughout the school year, our goal is to remain responsive to your district's needs. We work closely with school districts to ensure the transportation solutions we provide represent a collective, forward-thinking response to the needs of your district and community.
Our engagement:
We believe education offers a child – and their family – the foundation needed to lead a productive and successful life. We support education by making sure children have a safe and reliable way to get to and from school each day. Students start and end their school days with us, and we recognize the opportunity we have to impact each student’s day in a positive manner.
Our people:
Our people are our advantage. With a team of highly-trained drivers and the industry’s strongest safety record, we’re able to leverage the best practices, technologies and processes needed to deliver quality, consistent service.
Visit http://www.firststudentinc.com for more information about how First Student is Caring for students, today, tomorrow, together.®
What you'll do
- The Driver Trainer will provide classroom and behind-the-wheel training to new and existing school bus drivers, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations. They will also evaluate driver performance and maintain accurate training records.
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