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Be Part of Something Meaningful!
Do you want to play a vital role in connecting Squamish Nation children and families to essential services and cultural experiences? Ayás Mén̓men Child & Family Services is seeking a responsible Fleet Coordinator - Bus Driver to maintain our vehicle fleet and safely transport our community members. This unique role combines mechanical oversight with direct service, ensuring our children, youth and staff can travel safely to programs, appointments, and cultural events. If you're skilled behind the wheel, meticulous with maintenance, and passionate about serving your community, we welcome your application.
What You’ll Do
- Coordinate all fleet operations including maintenance schedules, insurance renewals, and seasonal tire changes
- Safely transport children, youth, families and staff in vehicles ranging from sedans to 22-passenger buses
- Conduct daily vehicle inspections and ensure all buses are clean, fueled and ready for service
- Maintain detailed records of routes, mileage, maintenance, and driver certifications
- Provide supervision and guidance during youth outings and camp trips as a Responsible Adult
- Implement positive behavior support practices to maintain safety during transport
- Perform basic vehicle maintenance and cleaning (interior/exterior)
- Follow Squamish Nation policies and ICBC regulations for fleet management
- Adapt to flexible schedules including evenings/weekends for special events
- Uphold wenáxws (respect) in all interactions with passengers and colleagues
What We’re Looking For
- Valid BC Class 4 Driver's License (or willingness to obtain within 3 months)
- Clean driver's abstract and completion of Defensive Driving course
- Experience maintaining vehicle fleets and scheduling preventative maintenance
- Ability to safely operate 16–22 passenger buses in various road conditions
- Strong organizational skills for record-keeping and scheduling
- Patience and maturity when working with children/youth and families
- Cultural humility and respect for Sḵwx̱wú7mesh values, sovereignty, and self-determination
- Current First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Mechanical aptitude for basic vehicle troubleshooting
Why Work With Us
- Impactful Work – Be part of a team dedicated to serving the community through Na estétx̱ w sḵwálwen cht (Trust), Na estitkw sḵwálwen cht (Security), Na esḵw’úḵw’ulh sḵwálwen cht (Purpose) and Na eslhílhkw’is sḵwálwen cht (Belonging)
- Professional Growth – We invest in our people with training, mentorship, and career development
- Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Values – Be part of an organization that values Úxwumixw (community/peoples), snew̓íyelh (guiding through teachings), wenáxws (respect) and inclusivity.
As a dynamic community organization, we understand the importance of employing enthusiastic and talented people to work together. We know that our future strength and growth is very much dependent on our key resources – our people. With a variety of programs and services, we offer career paths that fit many areas of expertise, backgrounds, and interests. Along with competitive compensation and benefits, we foster an environment that values diversity through the respect and appreciation of each person for their individual attributes.
Salary: $44,000 - $61,500
Candidates are typically offered compensation between the beginning to the midpoint of the range. We are committed to providing a fair and equitable package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.
Benefits: We offer extended medical and dental, pension matching, supplementary savings, and a professional development budget.
Join us in building a future rooted in culture, values, and community strength. Your work matters here. #Workwithpurpose
*Please note selected candidates will be required to complete background checks. If you have concerns regarding any incidents that will be reported on your Criminal Record Check, please let us know in advance to ensure we can work together on a plan that works for the nation and you as the applicant*