Bus Driver - Shelburne County Schools - Casual #2023/2024

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking casual bus drivers to join their team in Shelburne County Schools. This role requires a valid Class 5 driver's license and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse staff. Successful candidates will receive necessary training and will be responsible for driving students as needed. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and the opportunity to contribute to the education of approximately 6100 students across multiple schools. If you are passionate about supporting education and have the required qualifications, this position could be a perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Class 5 driver's license with a clear abstract.
• Ability to communicate and work with diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Drive buses as needed for the Tri-County Regional Centre of Education.
• Complete training including classroom instruction.

Skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Ability to lift 25 kg

Communication skills

Education

Valid driver’s license (minimum Class 5)

Completion of WHMIS and First Aid

Job description

Tri-County Regional Centre for Education

The Tri-County Regional Centre for Education (TCRCE) encompasses the three (3) Counties of Shelburne, Yarmouth, and Digby serving approximately 6100 students in twenty-two (22) schools, composed of 13 Elementary Schools, 6 High Schools, 1 Middle School, and 2 Elementary/High 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 descent/ancestry and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry. Please ensure that you complete the self-identification portion on the position application.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: at 11:59pm.

Effective Dates: Immediately

Position Type: Casual

TO APPLY:

• Complete the online profile/resume - you can attach a resume to your profile, security checks, and reference letters if applicable.
• Ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certificates.

(Please note: Three (3) references from Immediate Supervisors required - failure to include your references will cause delay in processing your application, also you should include email addresses for your references; this will speed up the process, ensure they know to check their junk/spam folders).

CUPE, LOCAL 964

CASUAL BUS DRIVERS are required for the Tri-County Regional Centre of Education. These positions are on call, as needed basis.

The chosen candidates will be provided with the necessary bus drivers training in the upcoming month.

Location: Shelburne County Schools

Required qualifications include:

• Valid driver’s license (minimum Class 5) with a clear drivers abstract
• Ability to work collaboratively with all TCRCE Staff
• Ability to lift 25 kg
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Should be 25 years of age
• Provide a current Vulnerable Sector & Criminal Record and Child Abuse Checks
• Proven ability to communicate and work alongside diverse cultural and racial backgrounds
• Demonstrated ability to value the voice and contribution of others while remaining open to corrective criticism
• Completion of WHMIS and First Aid, or willingness to obtain upon hire

Training will be provided to those successful applicants, which initially includes two weeks of classroom instruction.

Salary: As per the CUPE Local 964 Collective Agreement, $24.16/hour.

Once You've Applied:

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. A notification email will be sent when the position has been filled. Ensure to check your junk/spam folders.

SECURITY CHECKS:

The Tri-County Regional Centre for Education requires that all newly hired employees provide a satisfactory Child Abuse Register Check and Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Checks. If you have current security checks less than 3 months old you can attach these checks to your profile/resume, otherwise, you will receive instructions once a decision has been made on your application.

For more information about the TCRCE visit our website at https://www.tcrce.ca/