Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) provides service to approximately 6,100 students in Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12 in 34 schools and is one of the largest employers in the Grande Prairie/Spirit River region. Schools are located in the region's towns, villages and within the City of Grande Prairie. Peace Wapiti Public School Division has the third largest rural transportation system in Alberta, with a fleet of more than 105 school buses covering 14,000 kilometers per day. To learn more about northwestern Alberta and Working, Living and Playing in our region, please visit the Work NW Alberta website .
The Candidate: The Transportation Shop Foreman, working out of the transportation administration office, located in the city of Grande Prairie, will report directly to the Director of Transportation. This individual will be committed to excellence and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will have strong leadership, management, interpersonal and communication skills. The start date for this position will be May 18, 2026 or upon a mutually agreeable date.
Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
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Managing Grande Prairie and Spirit River Transportation Shops
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Overseeing a fleet of 145 school buses and 30 vehicles
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External school division maintenance, shop and office support
The ideal candidate is a licensed automotive or heavy duty mechanic ideally with fleet experience. The successful candidate must be willing to work in a team environment, work overtime when required, be willing to obtain a commercial vehicle inspection license, hold a valid Class 1 or 3 drivers license and a "Q" Endorsement. Must be able to supply a clean drivers abstract.
Applications should include:
- Completed ApplytoEducation profile
- Cover letter
- Detailed resume
- A list of three references (with current contact information)
A current Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Check), dated within the last six months, is a condition of employment.
The salary for this position is $46.78/hour or $8,111.84 monthly.
Eligible employees may qualify for a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your work and family life; including Life Insurance, Extended Disability Benefit, Dental Care, Extended Health Care, Vision Benefits and a Registered Pension Plan.
We appreciate and thank you for your application; however, we contact only those candidates who are selected for an interview. PWPSD reserves the right to check references prior to the scheduling of interviews. All questions about this opportunity should be addressed to Kellie Lewis, Director of Human Resources and Labour Relations at or by phone at (780) 831-3077.
PWPSD accepts applications for all positions online. All applicants, both internal and external, are required to create a profile and apply for career opportunities as they become available. Once you have successfully applied to a position you will receive a confirmation e-mail, and the job will be listed in your ‘Job Application Log’. If you require technical assistance registering for an account or uploading documents, please call ApplytoEducation at 1-877-900-5627.
