Bus Driver - Route 246 Comp# 88654

Government of Nova Scotia; Hebbville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Shore Regional Centre for Education is seeking a Bus Driver for Route 246 in Hebbville. This permanent position involves transporting students safely in designated areas. The role requires a valid class 2B bus driver's license, completion of training, and strong interpersonal skills to ensure safety and effective communication with students and staff.

Qualifications

• Valid class 2B driver’s license with air brake endorsement.
• Completion of required bus driver training course.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Transport students safely to and from schools.
• Maintain cleanliness and report vehicle issues.
• Enforce safety rules and discipline on the bus.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Driving skills

Communication skills

Safety commitment

Education

Class 2B Bus driver's license with air brake endorsement

Completion of bus driver training course

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 #: 88654

Position:

Bus Driver - Route 246

Reports to:

Coordinator of Transportation

Employee Group:

CUPE

Schedule:

5 hours per day

Status & Wage:

Deadline to Apply:

Permanent position, effective September 2, 2025

June 24/25 at 11:59pm

Route # 246 5 hours/day Hebbville Sub-system

1st AM Run: Transporting students to Pentz Elementary

Serving areas: Mount Pleasant Rd, New Cumberland Rd, Lakefield Rd, Conquerall Rd & Hwy 331

2nd AM Run: Transporting students to Hebbville Jr High & PVEC

Serving areas: Hwy 331, Conquerall Rd, Crousetown Rd, Dagley Rd & Lake Rd

1st PM Run: Transporting students from Pentz Elementary

Serving areas: Mount Pleasant Rd, New Cumberland Rd, Lakefield Rd, Conquerall Rd & Hwy 331

2nd PM Run: Transporting student from Hebbville Jr High

Serving areas: Hwy 331 & Crescent Beach 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.