Bus Driver - Route 289 Comp# 89613

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

Job summary

A regional education authority is seeking a Bus Driver to transport students safely to New Germany Elementary and High Schools in Nova Scotia. The ideal candidate holds a valid class 2B license with air brake endorsement and has supportive interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include ensuring bus safety and condition, enforcing rules, and timely reporting of records. This position offers an indefinite term with a standard schedule of 5 hours per day.

Qualifications

• Applicant must possess a class 2B Bus driver’s license with air brake endorsement.
• Must complete South Shore Regional School Board bus driver training course or equivalent.
• Ability to work collaboratively with transportation staff required.

Responsibilities

• Transport students to and from various schools safely.
• Maintain the bus in clean and good working condition.
• Enforce safety rules on the bus.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Effective interpersonal skills

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Education

Completion of bus driver training course

Job description

Overview

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

Regional Centres for Education have employment equity policies and processes and 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 #: 89613

Position

Bus Driver - Route 289

Reports to: Coordinator of Transportation

Employee Group: CUPE

Schedule: 5 hours per day

Status & Wage: Indefinite Term position, effective immediately

Deadline to Apply: September 30/25 at 11:59pm

Route: Route #289, 5 hrs/day, New Germany Sub-system

Responsibilities

• First AM Run: Transporting students to New Germany Elementary & High Schools; serving areas include Lower Branch Rd, Glendale Ave, John Arnold Ave, Gail Ave, Sarty Rd, Veinot Rd, Seamone Rd & Mader Rd.
• First PM Run: Transporting students from New Germany Elementary & High Schools; serving areas include Lower Branch Rd, Glendale Ave, John Arnold Ave, Gail Ave, Sarty Rd, Veinot Rd, Seamone Rd & Mader Rd.
• Operate assigned vehicle safely and in compliance with relevant regulations and policies, including the National Safety Code, the Motor Carrier Act, the Registry of Motor Vehicle Regulations, Board Policy and internal procedures established by the Transportation Manager.
• Enforce safety rules and discipline on the school bus according to Board policy and regulations.
• Use good judgment in determining road conditions during inclement weather and advise the Transportation Manager if conditions pose a hazard to transporting students safely.
• Keep the bus well maintained: clean inside and outside daily; report mechanical or body repair problems to the Lead Head Mechanic.
• Submit driver records and reports in a timely fashion (Time and Mileage reports, Extra Curricular Trip forms, Fuel Consumption, School Bus Discipline Reports, Vehicle Accident Reports, Student Information Sheets, 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.

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.

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. Checks completed within the last 3 months will be accepted.

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.

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

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