CBVRCE 2026 CUPE-0826, Casual Bus Driver, Various Locations

Province of Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education; Sydney; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education (CBVRCE) is seeking casual on-call bus drivers to operate school buses on assigned routes across multiple sites. You will perform daily pre-trip inspections, maintain discipline, and ensure safety standards are met per provincial laws and board policies.

Applicants should have NS driver’s licences (Class 1/2/3 preferred) and a clean driving record; WHMIS certification is required.

Qualifications

• Class 1/2/3 NS Driver’s Licence and 6 months’ experience driving large commercial vehicles (preferred).
• Driver's with a Class 5 NS Licence with a clean record and youth experience may be considered.
• WHMIS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Operate a school bus on assigned route with safety compliance.
• Perform pre-trip inspections daily.
• Complete transportation forms (Hours of Work, Route & Passenger Sheets).
• Maintain discipline on buses per Board policies and procedures.
• Report accidents per policy and keep bus clean.

Skills

Class 1/2/3 License

Large vehicle experience

WHMIS

Education

Grade 12

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CBVRCE 2026 CUPE-0826, Casual Bus Driver, Various Locations

TheCape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Educationis responsible for the administration of the public school system within the boundaries of Cape Breton and Victoria Counties, supporting approximately 12,000 students in 38schools.

We fostera caring, dynamic, and creative environment that provides educational opportunities, promotes a love of learning, respect for others and challenges all persons to develop their full potential to become confident, versatile, lifelong learners and thinkers. We are committed to ensuring the success and achievement ofallstudents within a culturally responsive, safe and inclusive school environment.

The CBVRCE invites applications for the above-noted position as we work together to create success for all students in our region. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the students we serve. The Centre for Education welcomes applications from Indigenous People, African Canadianand Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities, members of the 2SLBGTQI++ communityand Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, we encourage you to apply and self-identify on your application. Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in the hiring process may contact Michelle MacLeod at [phone] or [e-mail].

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted at any time.

WORK TERM: Casual on-call basis - 10 Month (September to June)

LOCATION: Various schools/bus runs throughout the Cape Breton Victoria Regional Centre for Education.

RATE OF PAY: $28.82 per hour

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Class 1, 2 or 3 NS Driver’s Licence and 6 months’ experience driving large commercial vehicles (ie. large bus, semi-trailer/tractor trailer combinations, etc.) is preferred.
• Driver's with a Class 5 NS Driver's Licence, together with a clear Driver's Abstract and significant experience working with children and youth may be considered.
• WHIMIS
• Grade 12education or acceptable equivalent in experience and training.
• Demonstrated ability to do work as required in the posted positions, and the ability to work with others and provide assistance.
• Reliable and conscientious.
• Acceptable record of attendance in previous employment.
• Acceptable Abstract of Drivers License.
• Demonstrated high standard of safety, and ability to effectivelyrelate to students.
• Ability to do proper daily bus inspections and complete forms required.
• Valid Standard First Aid.
• Acceptable Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry Checks
• Air brake endorsement is an asset.

Please Note:

Successful casual bus driver applicants who do not have Class 2B with Air Brakes Certification, must be willing to obtain one through CBVRCE's training program. Through a signed Return of Service Agreement between the CBVRCE and the applicant, the applicant will receive remuneration upon successful completion of the training program calculated at the minimum wage rate, for up to a maximum of 15 days and a maximum of 8 hours per day, depending on the level of upgrading required. This remuneration is subject to all legally required deductions. In return, the applicant is required to work a minimum of one thousand (1000) hours as a Bus Driver within two (2) years of the applicants’ successful completion of the training program.

JOB DESCRIPTION: BUS DRIVER

RESPONSIBLE TO: Co-ordinator of Transportation

ROLE: To drive a school bus on an assigned route

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate a school bus in accordance with all safety standards as prescribed by the laws of the Province of Nova Scotia and in accordance with School Board Policies and Procedures
• Perform pre trip inspections at the beginning of each work day
• Perform pre-trip inspections prior to extra/co-curricular trips
• Complete all transportation related forms as required (Hours of Work, Route & Passenger Sheets, Daily Inspection Sheets, etc.)
• Maintain discipline on school buses and follow Board Policies and procedures of incidents on buses.
• Report all accidents in accordance with Board policy and procedures
• Keep inside and outside of bus clean in accordance with Board standards
• Reports mechanical problems to appropriate designate
• Operate the school bus in accordance with route plan and schedule
• Attend all driver inservices provided by the board
• Other related duties as assigned

These positions are subject to a Collective Agreement with CUPE Local 5050 which may be accessed at www.cbvrce.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen to proceed in the hiring process will be contacted.