Position: Out of Scope Shop Foreman based out of the Moose Jaw Transportation Shop
Date Posted: June 4, 2025
Closing Date: Suitable Pool
Location: Moose Jaw
Position Type: Permanent
Start Date: August 5, 2025
FTE: 1.0
Hours of Work: 8 hours per day
Job Summary: The Shop Foreman, in addition to performing regular mechanical duties, oversees, provides supervision and support to the Transportation technicians and Bus Drivers in the assigned area. They plan, schedule and assign maintenance work/activities of the Transportation Shop, through efficient task coordination, transportation management techniques & evaluation.
Education & Qualifications:
- A valid journeyperson certificate in motor mechanics.
- A minimum of Grade 12 diploma from a recognized educational institution as approved by the Board of Education of General Educational Development (GED)
- A vehicle safety inspection certificate
- A valid Class 1-5 driver’s license
- A minimum of two (2) years experience in school bus or heavy equipment repair
- A minimum of two (2) years experience with gas, propane, and diesel engines
- One (1) year supervisory experience and/or training
- Must have own tools
- Ability to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently in a time sensitive environment
- Must be very safety conscious
- Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
Physical Requirements: The ability to do heavy work is required (i.e., exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects). Employees must be physically fit and able to handle various tasks involving lifting, bending, twisting, turning, and climbing.
Wage & Benefits: Prairie South School Division offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Currently this is a range of $36.31 - $40.19 per hour.
For further information regarding the details of the assignment, contact:
Name: Todd Johnson, Transportation Manager
Phone: 306.694.8750
Email: [email protected]
Application Procedure: Accepting online applications only. This posting will be removed from our website at 3:00 p.m. on the closing date.
Selection Procedure: Your eligibility to be considered for this position will be based on the information in your application. Accordingly, you must clearly specify the qualifications you have that match the qualifications required.
The successful candidate will be subject to a clear criminal records check and vulnerable sector check as outlined in the Administrative Procedure 406, Criminal Records Checks.
We thank all applicants for their interest in working with Prairie South Schools.
