Bus Driver - Route 202 Comp# 89959

Government of Nova Scotia; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Regional Educational Authority in Nova Scotia seeks a Bus Driver for Route 202 to safely transport students to and from schools. Ideal candidates must possess a valid class 2B driver's license with air brake endorsement and complete necessary bus driver training. Responsibilities include maintaining the bus, managing student safety during transport, and providing required reports. Strong communication and driving skills are essential. This is a term position with immediate start. Apply by December 9/25 at 11:59pm.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license (class 2B Bus driver’s license with air brake endorsement).
• Completion of South Shore Regional School Board bus driver training course or equivalent.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Transport students safely according to set routes and schedules.
• Ensure vehicle is maintained and cleaned daily.
• Submit required driver records and reports in a timely manner.

Skills

Strong driving skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Effective interpersonal skills

Education

Completion of bus driver training course

Valid driver's license (class 2B with air brake endorsement)

Job description

Overview

South Shore Regional Centre for Education (SSRCE) practices the culturally responsive pedagogy approach in providing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, safe and healthy education that supports learning and success both personally and academically to the 59,000 residents of Lunenburg and Queens Counties, an area of 5,250 square kilometres and a total of 23 schools.

Regional Centres for Education have Employment Equity Policies and/or processes and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry. Please ensure that you complete the self-identification portion on the position application.

Competition

Competition #: 89959

Position

Bus Driver - Route 202

Reports to

Coordinator of Transportation

Employee Group

CUPE

Schedule

5 hours per day

Status & Wage

Term position, effective immediately

Deadline to Apply: December 9/25 at 11:59pm

Route 202 - 5 hrs/day

1st AM Run: Transporting students to Bluenose Academy & PVEC

Serving areas: Lahave St, Hwy 3, Hwy 332, Crouses Settlement Rd, Grimm Rd, Front Centre Rd & Victoria Rd

2nd AM Run: Transporting students to Mahone Bay Alternate School

Serving areas:

1st PM Run: Transporting students from Mahone Bay Alternate School

Serving areas:

2nd PM Run: Transporting students from Bluenose Academy

Serving areas: Victoria Rd, Hwy 3, Front Centre Rd, Hwy 332 & Feltzen South Rd

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license (class 2B Bus driver’s license with air brake endorsement).
• Completion of South Shore Regional School Board bus driver training course or equivalent.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other transportation staff.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Effective interpersonal skills.

Characteristics

• Strong driving skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Courtesy in dealing with students and staff.
• Committed to safety and service.

Task Dimensions

Operates assigned vehicle safely and in compliance with relevant regulations and policies, for example:

• The National Safety Code, the Motor Carrier Act, the Registry of Motor Vehicle Regulations, Board Policy and internal procedures as established from time to time by the Transportation Manager.
• Enforces safety rules and discipline on the school bus according to the Board policy and the Motor Carrier Regulations.
• Uses good judgment in determining road conditions during inclement weather and Advises Transportation Manager whether or not such conditions pose a hazard to transporting students safely.

Ensures his/her bus is well maintained, for example:

• Cleans inside and outside of the bus daily.
• Reports any mechanical or body repair problems to the Lead Head Mechanic.

Submits in a timely fashion, any necessary driver records and reports, for example:

• Time and Mileage reports, Extra Curricular Trip forms, Fuel Consumption, School Bus Discipline Reports, Vehicle Accident Report forms, Student Information Sheets, and National Safety Code – Daily Log.
• Hours may change due to overnight resting spot. For permanent positions, a new time and meterage must be completed within one week of starting the route.

First consideration will be given to CUPE Local 4982 Members.

How to Apply

External Applicants can:

• Complete an online resume/profile

Internal CUPE Members

• Apply online or
• FAX resume with competition # to 902-541-3012 or
• Drop off resume with competition # to HR - 69 Wentzell Dr. Bridgewater, NS B4V 0A2

Background/Security Checks

The South Shore Regional Centre for Education requires all newly hired employees to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Check and a Nova Scotia Child Abuse Register Check. We will accept checks completed within the last 3 months.

Regional Office based positions require travel and candidates may be required to provide a valid driver's license. Some school based positions also require travel and candidates may be required to provide a valid driver's license.

Thank you for your interest in the South Shore Regional Centre for Education, however, only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.