Level 1 Driver Trainer

Location: Richmond Hill, ON
Schedule: Part-Time
Hourly Premium: Home to School $17.40 per hour rate plus $1.50 per hour premium

Position Summary

First Student is seeking an experienced, safety-focused Level 1 Driver Trainer to join our Richmond Hill, 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 robust commitment to building the next generation of safe school bus drivers.

In this role, you will deliver classroom and behind-the-wheel training to experienced 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 1 to 2 hrs per day (7-10 hrs/week).
- Availability Monday through Friday.
- Potential availability on weekends based on operational and training needs.
- Flexibility to support urgent or time-sensitive training requirements.

Key Responsibilities

- Deliver classroom, skills and on the road training for recent 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 secure 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.

Qualifications & Experience

- Valid Class B (or higher) with appropriate endorsements
- Minimum 1 year 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
- Attendance: No more than one (1) unexcused absence in the previous 12 months
- Warning Record: No more than one (1) written warning in the previous 12 months

How We Recognize your Value

- Competitive hourly rate
- Opportunity to serve as a valued and respected leader within the location
- 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.

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