Join the Foothills School Division Team as a Bus Driver
Opportunities available across the Division for the 2026-2027 school year.
We are accepting applications for casual school bus drivers on an on-call, as-needed basis (which may be often).

You'll be operating up to an 82-passenger vehicle in the areas of Okotoks, High River,Cayley, Blackie, Longview, Diamond Valley, Red Deer Lake and Millarville.

As a driver, you'll work a split shift, driving approximately two hours in the morning and two hours in the afternoon.You can enjoy:

On-the-job training

Part time hours, 4-6 hours a day.Perfect for a stay-at-home parent, entrepreneur or retiree!

Opportunity for your preschooler to ride along if needed

Free Class 2S MELT training

Competitive wages

Summers, weekends, school breaks and holidays off

Wellness supports

Extended Health Benefits for Regular School Bus Drivers.





Successful completion of our training program will place you as a Spare Driver where you will become a member of the Foothills School Division Bus Drivers' Association and begin to build your seniority towards a regular school bus route.

You will need:

A minimum of a class 5 drivers licence with a satisfactory driving history

Excellent driving skills able to operate a vehicle on varying road and weather conditions

A commitment to safety and able to prioritize the safety of students at all times

To be reliable and punctual

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Professional experience is not required. Driver training is provided at no cost to the driver.
What our School Bus Drivers say about their job with Foothills School Division:

"Keeps you young and involved within your community."
"The hours are GREAT!"
"Great down time - holidays and weekends off!"
"The kids are amazing!"
"Enjoy some of the most spectacular scenery in the world!"
"Professional school bus training that makes me a better driver."
"I get paid while I give back to my community and keep our kids safe!"
"I get a kick out of the kids!"

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📌 Bus Driver - Casual - Part-time (Alberta)
🏢 Foothills School Division
📍 Alberta