Bus Driver

schoolbd; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Eskasoni School Board is hiring a School Bus Driver for the 2025-26 school year. This full-time position (September to June) requires a valid Nova Scotia Driver's license and experience in ensuring student safety while providing reliable transportation. Candidates must submit applications through BambooHR and include a resume, cover letter, and references.

Qualifications

• Valid Nova Scotia Driver's license (Class 2B with air brake endorsement).
• Minimum of 19 years of age.
• Valid First Aid with CPR or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Safely transporting students following established routes.
• Maintain control of student activities during travel.
• Report any mechanical problems to the supervisor.

Skills

Safety Awareness

Student Management

Communication

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

Employment Opportunity

The Eskasoni School Board is now accepting applications for a school bus driver for the upcoming 2025-26 school year.

Position: School Bus Driver

Job Type: Full time (September to June) with paid summers off

Start date: September 2025

Reporting to: Bus Lead

Job Duties:

• Safely transporting students to and from following the established routes.
• Ensure students safety when boarding and leaving buses and crossing the street while the bus is stopped.
• Maintain control of student activities during travel to prevent distractions or behaviours that could compromise safety.
• Maintain bus cleanliness.
• Report any mechanical problems to the supervisor.
• Submit reports in a timely manner for ie: daily logs, incident reports.
• Maintain regular pick up times.
• May transport students outside of school hours to extracurricular activities.

Requirements:

• Valid Nova Scotia Driver's license (Class 2B with air brake endorsement)
• Grade 12 or equivalent or acceptable training and experience.
• Minimum of 19 years of age.
• Valid First Aid with CPR or willing to obtain upon hire.
• WHMIS
• Acceptable Abstract of Driver’s license.
• Ability to do proper daily bus inspections and complete forms required.
• Demonstrate a high standard of safety and ability to properly handle and relate to students.

Salary:

Application Process:

Applications should be submitted electronically through Bamboohr and must include a resume, cover letter and 3 work related references or by email to [e-mail]

https://eskasonischoolboard.bamboohr.com/jobs/

Successful applicant will be will be required to provide satisfactory criminal record check with vulnerable sector and child abuse registry check prior to commencing employment.

Preference will be given to Indigenous people in accordance with the Aboriginal

Employment Preferences Policy of the Canadian Human Rights Commission.

While we appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Closing Date: June 19, 2025 at 11:59 pm.