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By Mike Vanden Bosch

Bus drivers needed

SD33 hiring Chilliwack bus drivers with starting wage of over $29/hr.

Nov 24, 2025 | 11:38 AM

CHILLIWACK — The Chilliwack School District is trying to recruit new bus drivers with an attractive starting wage of over $29 an hour.

In a social media post, the district says it is hiring casual school bus drivers.

Successful candidates do need a minimum class 2 driver’s license with an air endorsement.

Candidates need to attend a four-day driver’s training course, and provide a recent driver’s abstract.

The current rate of pay for a casual bus driver is $29.21 per hour.

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The district says applications are currently being accepted. Please quote “Casual Bus Driver Position” on your application. Candidates may apply in person, with a detailed resume including two references and a copy of your driver’s abstract, at the Transportation Department: 44877 Yale Road, Chilliwack or email to ronald_daase@sd33.bc.ca .

View the complete job description here: Bus Driver Job Description

For further information please contact the Transportation Department at 604-792-1255.

Fraser Valley Today last wrote about the need for casual bus drivers in March 2024, during which time the starting wage was $28.36 an hour, meaning wages have increased by about three per cent.