Bus Driver - Route 232 - MCS, MGEC, YCMHS - Permanent 2025 (87098)

Government of Nova Scotia; Yarmouth; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tri-County Regional Centre for Education is seeking a qualified bus driver to operate school buses safely and efficiently. The role involves performing inspections, maintaining discipline, and adhering to safety standards. Applicants must have a valid driver's license and strong communication skills. This permanent position offers opportunities to work with diverse communities and contribute to student transportation.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license (Class 2B03 - Bus driver's license with air brakes endorsement).
• Completion of WHMIS and First Aid, or willingness to obtain upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate a school bus in accordance with safety standards.
• Perform pre-trip inspections at the beginning of each work day.
• Maintain discipline on school buses and follow TCRCE policies.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Completion of Tri-County Regional Centre for Education bus drivers training course

Job description

INTERNAL APPLICANTS - CLICK HERE TO APPLY

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 13Elementary 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 (mm,dd,yyyy): 05/21/2025 at 11:59pm.

Effective Dates (mm,dd,yyyy): 06/02/2025

Position Type: Permanent

Assignment:

• Route 232

Route Description

• Serving Meadowfields, Maple Grove Education, and Yarmouth Consolidated Mem. High School

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license (Class 2B03 - Bus driver’s license with air brakesendorsement).
• Completion of Tri-County Regional Centre for Educationbus drivers training course orequivalent.
• 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.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other transportation staff.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Effective interpersonal skills.

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 TCRCEpolicies 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 requiredand submit in a timely manner(Hours of Work & Passenger Sheets, Daily Inspection Sheets etc);
• Maintain discipline on school buses and follow TCRCE policies and procedures of the incident on buses;
• Report all accidents in accordance with TCRCE policy and procedures;
• Keep inside & outside of the bus clean in accordance with TCRCE Standards;
• Reports mechanical problems to the appropriate designate;
• Operate the school bus in accordance with the route plan and schedule;
• Attend all bus driver in-services provided by the TCRCE;
• Other related duties as assigned.

Internal CUPE Local 964 Members will be given first consideration.

Hours may change due to overnight resting spot.

APPLICANTS CAN:

• Apply online by creating a profile/resumeNEW**(CUPE members can contact [e-mail] for your internal login);
• FAX resume to 749-2834 (Centrex ^2834); or
• Drop off/mail resume to Human Resources, Yarmouth Board office -79 Water Street, Yarmouth, NS B5A 1L4; or
• Email resume [e-mail]

TO APPLY:

• Complete the online profile/resume - you can attach a resume to your profile, security checks, and reference letters if applicable.In the profile ensure you fill in all areas with a red asterisk * to avoid errors even if it doesn't pertain to your application.
• Ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certificates.
• Ensure to upload all post secondary education diploma/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).

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 Educationrequires that allnewly hiredemployees provide a satisfactory Child Abuse Register Check andCriminal Record / Vulnerable SectorChecks. If you have current security checks less than 3 months oldyou 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 TCRCEvisit our website athttps://www.tcrce.ca/