ECE/Class 4 Commercial Driver

Job Posting: Child Development Assistant with Commercial Driver's License

Start Date: August 30th, 2026

Location: 5717 2nd Street SW, Calgary

Position: Child Development Assistant or Higher

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: Position is wage top up eligible when supervising children. Top of salary range is designated for a Level 3 Child Development Supervisor including top up. Base salary range is between 18.00 and 21.00 per hour.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Child Development Assistant (or higher) who possesses a valid Alberta commercial driver’s license. This role will involve supporting the development and well-being of children in our care while ensuring safe transportation from our center in the community of Manchester to our program in Haysboro, which is 4 kilometers each way.

You will be responsible for a group of six kindergarten children, transporting them in a 10-passenger van four times per day. The ideal candidate must be able to independently supervise children.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently supervise children while transitioning to and from the vehicle.
• Transport children safely from our Manchester center to our Haysboro program and back.
• Track attendance using Timesavr.
• Conduct and document daily safety checks of the vehicle.
• Maintain the vehicle by filling it up with gas, arranging oil changes, and reporting any maintenance or safety issues immediately to the program director.
• Schedule and oversee commercial safety inspections.
• Communicate effectively with parents, caregivers, and team members.
• Maintain a clean and organized space for children.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training.
• Support children's emotional, social, and physical development.
• Provide a safe and engaging learning environment.

Qualifications

• Child Development Assistant certification (or higher) recognized in Alberta.
• Class 4 Commercial License
• Current Childcare First Aid certification.
• Clean driver’s abstract.
• Criminal record check.
• Experience working with children in a daycare, preschool, or similar setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Must be able to independently supervise children.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00-$29.60 per hour

Benefits

• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Application question(s)

• Are you currently located in Calgary?
• Are you legally entitiled to work in Canada? WE DO NOT PROVIDE LMIAs
• Are you able to work shifts between the hours of 8:00AM and 4:00PM to meet the needs of the center?

Licence/Certification

• Early Childhood Educator Certification (required)
• Class 4 Commercial Licence (required)

Work Location: In person