Position Title: Land Based Healing Bus Driver
Position Type: Part-Time
Reports to: Manager, Culture & Language
Job Overview
Reporting to the Manager, Culture & Language, the Land Based Healing Bus Driver provides safe, reliable, and respectful transportation to and from land-based healing activities, cultural events, and regular programming.
The Land Based Healing Bus Driver will ensure the safety and comfort of all passengers while fostering an environment of care, respect, and cultural connection. This role supports the Culture and Language Department in creating opportunities for program participants to participate in meaningful outings that promote healing, reconnection to the land, and the revitalization of x̄á’isla cultural practices.
The Land-Based Healing and Reconnection Program is a transformative initiative that addresses intergenerational trauma and promotes wellness through traditional knowledge, cultural revitalization, and connection to the land. The bus driver contributes to this vision by ensuring that all participants can access these experiences safely and with dignity.
Organizational Status
The Haisla Nation is the band government of the Haisla people. Our mission is to build a powerful, prosperous and proud community, healthy in mind, body and spirit. We believe in building a strong and thriving community, with healthy and happy members and a sustained and prosperous environment. We are about 1962+ people, with approximately 500 living in Haisla (Kitamaat Village). We have lived off the land and waters of our traditional territory for thousands of years, and it remains the focus of all we do.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Operate the bus in a safe manner and follow all traffic laws and regulations.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus to ensure safety standards are met.
- Pick up and drop off students at designated locations.
- Ensure the safety and welfare of all passengers while on the bus.
- Provide assistance to passengers as needed (e.g., those with various mobility levels).
- Communicate respectively and effectively with students and staff.
- Follow all traffic laws, safety regulations, and organizational policies.
- Contact the Manager, Culture & Language as needed for support and/or direction in situations such as inclement weather, delays, or emergencies.
- Use and adhere to route information as provided and do not provide transportation for unauthorized riders to and/or from unauthorized stops.
- Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of the vehicle.
- Complete reports as requested in a timely manner. These will generally include vehicle incident reports.
- Maintain daily logs and records as required.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding all information related to the students, families, and personnel and fulfill obligations to respect protection of privacy.
- Provide companionship and engage students in conversation and recreational activities, fostering a sense of belonging and well-being.
- Encourage and support students participating in Land Based Healing activities, including cultural events, wellness activities, educational workshops, arts and crafts, and social gatherings.
- Work cooperatively with the staff team, volunteers, other departments, and community resources to support inclusive practice.
- Perform other related duties as requested.
Skills & Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid BC Class 4 unrestricted driver's license or higher with a clean driving record and current driver’s abstract.
- Experience operating passenger vehicles, preferably with seniors or vulnerable populations.
- Ability to assist passengers with various mobility levels.
- First Aid/CPR training required.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Working knowledge of traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Knowledge of the surrounding areas is an asset.
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to handle complex and emotionally challenging situations.
- Ability to establish and maintain respective, cooperative, and productive working relationships with a variety of individuals.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Compassionate, empathetic, and patient with a strong commitment to supporting the well-being of the students.
- Ability to flex a work schedule (with prior notice given) that may include weekends and evenings.
- Be creative, take initiative, enthusiastic, and a sense of humour.
- Satisfactory completion of criminal records check (with vulnerable sector screening if relevant).
Salary Range: $22.95/hr - $28.35/hr
Position Type: Part-time
Number of Openings: 1
Closing Date: Will remain open until the position is filled.
While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
