Bus Driver - Route 234 Comp# 89186

Government of Nova Scotia; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational authority in Nova Scotia is seeking a Bus Driver for effective transportation of students to various schools. The ideal candidate should hold a valid class 2B license, have strong communication and driving skills, and be committed to safety and service. The position is permanent, requiring 5 hours daily work and offers a chance to contribute positively to the educational community.

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

Responsibilities

• Operates assigned vehicle safely and in compliance with relevant regulations and policies.
• Enforces safety rules and discipline on the school bus according to Board policy.
• Uses good judgment in determining road conditions during inclement weather.
• Cleans inside and outside of the bus daily.
• Reports any mechanical or body repair problems to the Lead Head Mechanic.
• Submits necessary driver records and reports promptly.

Job description

South Shore Regional Centre for Education

The 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 #: 89186

Position:

Bus Driver - Route 234

Reports to:

Coordinator of Transportation

Employee Group:

CUPE

Schedule:

5 hours per day

Status & Wage:

Deadline to Apply:

Permanent position, effective September 2, 2025

August 19/25 at 11:59pm

Route # 234 5 hours/day Hebbville Sub-system

1st AM Run: Transporting students to Bridgewater Elementary

Serving areas: Miller Dr, Mayfair Dr, Nafthal Dr, Streatch Dr & MacNeil Dr

2nd AM Run: Transporting students to PVEC:

Serving areas:Empire St

1st PM Run: Transporting students from Bridgewater Elementary

Serving areas: Aberdeen Rd, Miller Dr, Mayfair Dr & Nafthal Dr

2nd PM Run: Transporting students from PVEC

Serving areas: Hwy 103, Camperdown Rd, Mines 2 Rd, Lapland Rd, Crouse Settlement Rd, Homestead Estates Dr & Camperdown School 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.

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 Educationrequires allnewly hiredemployees to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record / Vulnerable SectorCheck 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.