JOB OVERVIEW

Active Start Childcare is a thriving and established company based in Calgary, with affiliated centers in
Airdrie. The position we are currently hiring for is situated in a large and dynamic environment, offering
both daycare and out-of-school care programs. For more details, please visit our website:
www.activestartchildcare.ca.
We are currently looking for Bus Drivers and Van Drivers for our Out of School Care program. We are
looking for someone that has had prior experience driving a school or daycare bus, or a daycare van.
Candidates must currently have a Class 1 or 2 driver’s license with an “S” endorsement to drive the bus,
or a Class 4 driver’s license to drive the van. Someone with their Level 1, 2, or 3 Alberta Child Care
Certification already obtained would be an asset.
A successful candidate would have good driving skills, experience driving children and a clean driver’s
abstract. This person must be highly motivated, adaptable, and fluent in English, as well as work well
with children. A successful candidate would display professionalism and be responsible. This person
must have a current criminal record check and first aid certification or be willing to obtain these items
upon being hired.

Key responsibilities of the position include (but are not limited to):

• Driving groups of children to and from school throughout the day,
• Supervising during pick-ups and drop-offs,
• Actively engaging with and supervising school age children during field trips and at the centre,
• Following the Alberta Early Learning and Childcare regulations, as well as Active Start’s policies.

Benefits of joining Active Start Child Care include:

• Childcare discount for full-time employees.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Holiday and sick day benefits.
• Health benefits package for full-time staff.
• Competitive wages (posted wages will have government top up added).
• Access to spacious indoor and outdoor play areas for gross motor activities in all weather

conditions.
If you are interested in the position and feel that you meet the qualifications, please send a copy of your
resume. Successful candidates will be contacted for an interview. No phone calls please.
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: $15.00-$27.20 per hour

Benefits:

• Extended health care
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Do you have a clean 6-10 years driving abstract?

Experience:

• driving with Class 4(with S Endorsement): 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Level 1, 2, or 3 Alberta Child Care Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In perso

• Driving groups of children to and from school throughout the day,
• Supervising during pick-ups and drop-offs,
• Actively engaging with and supervising school age children during field trips and at the centre,
• Following the Alberta Early Learning and Childcare regulations, as well as Active Start’s policies