Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) provides service to approximately 6,100 students in Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12 in 34 schools and is one of the largest employers in the Grande Prairie/Spirit River region. Schools are located in the region's towns, villages and within the City of Grande Prairie. Peace Wapiti Public School Division has the third largest rural transportation system in Alberta, with a fleet of more than 105 school buses covering 14,000 kilometers per day. To learn more about northwestern Alberta and Working, Living and Playing in our region, please visit the Work NW Alberta website .

The Candidate
The Transportation Shop Foreman, working out of the transportation administration office, located in the city of Grande Prairie, will report directly to the Director of Transportation. This individual will be committed to excellence and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will have robust leadership, management, interpersonal and communication skills. The start date for this position will be May 18, 2026 or upon a mutually agreeable date.

Responsibilities Will Include, But Not Be Limited To





Managing Grande Prairie and Spirit River Transportation Shops

Overseeing a fleet of 145 school buses and 30 vehicles

External school division maintenance, shop and office support

The ideal candidate is a licensed automotive or heavy duty mechanic ideally with fleet experience. The successful candidate must be willing to work in a team workplace, work overtime when required, be willing to obtain a commercial vehicle inspection license, hold a valid Class 1 or 3 drivers license and a "Q" Endorsement. Must be able to supply a clean drivers abstract.

A current Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Check), dated within the last six months, is a condition of employment.

The salary for this position is $46.78/hour or $8,111.84 monthly.

Eligible employees may qualify for a comprehensive advantages package designed to enhance your work and family life; including Life Insurance, Extended Disability Benefit, Dental Care, Extended Health Care, Vision Perks and a Registered Pension Plan.
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📌 Full Time Shop Foreman Transportation Bus Shop Alberta
🏢 Peace Wapiti Public School Division
📍 Alberta