AVRCE Spare Bus Drivers October 2026 1

CSAP; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time flexible schedule

Job summary

Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education is seeking Spare School Bus Drivers to support operations across Annapolis Valley and surrounding counties. This is a part-time, on-call role with flexible hours during September–June, typically morning and/or afternoon runs on school days.

Drivers must be 19+, hold Nova Scotia Class 2B with air brake endorsement, a clean driving record, up-to-date medical and vision tests, and have strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 19 years of age.
• Current Nova Scotia Operator’s License Class 2B with air brake endorsement.
• Clean driving record and up-to-date medical and vision tests.
• Good communication skills and reliable, courteous interaction with students, parents/guardians and staff.
• Please upload a current Driver Abstract with application.
• Successful applicants must complete an in-house training program in safe operation of a school bus and First Aid/CPR.

Responsibilities

• Spare School Bus Drivers operate on an on-call basis to support AVRCE operations across Annapolis Valley and surrounding counties.
• Drive buses on assigned routes and extra-curricular trips, ensuring passenger safety and discipline.
• Perform daily maintenance including cleaning and washing; complete pre-trip inspections.
• Comply with AVRCE and government policies, regulations, and legislation.

Skills

Good communication

Reliability

Professional interaction

Education

Nova Scotia Operator’s License Class 2B with air brake endorsement

Job description

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ANNAPOLIS VALLEY REGIONAL CENTRE FOR EDUCATION

SPARE BUS DRIVERS

PART TIME FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULE

Wage: $28.82/hr

Individuals who enjoy driving and working with children may be interested in working as a Spare Bus Driver!

Spare School Bus Drivers are required on an “as needed” basis to support operations in the Annapolis Valley Centre for Education, throughout West Hants, Kings and Annapolis Counties. School buses travel on paved and unpaved roads in a variety of weather. Spare Bus Drivers are on call for a part-year (during September - June) and part-time (5 hours per day) and typically drive a morning and/or afternoon run for instructional days. Spare Bus Drivers may also opt to drive hours for extra- or co-curricular events.

Spare Bus Drivers safely drive school buses with air brakes on assigned routes and extra-curricular trips, are responsible for the safety and discipline of passengers, daily routine maintenance including cleaning and washing, pre-trip inspection of the vehicle, and compliance with all AVRCEand government policies, regulations, and legislation.

Spare Bus Drivers must be a minimum of 19 years of age, have a current Nova Scotia Operator’s License Class 2B with air brake endorsement, a clean driving record, and up-to-date medical and vision tests. They should possess good communication skills, demonstrate reliability and interact courteously and professionally with students, parents/guardians, and staff. Please upload with application a current Driver Abstract.

At the Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will work with you to meet your needs.

To request accommodations, please contact Kelsey Ogilvie, Human Resources Manager at [e-mail] or [phone]. All information provided will be kept confidential and used solely to provide an accessible candidate experience.

Successful applicants are required to successfully complete an inhousetraining program in the safe operations of a school bus and First Aid/CPR.