School Bus Driver: Safe Student Transport

Province of Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education; Nova Scotia; Hybrid; CAD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education in Nova Scotia invites applications for the position of Bus Driver. You will operate a school bus on assigned routes, perform pre-trip inspections, and ensure safety according to provincial laws and school board policies.

The role requires a valid NS Driver’s Licence, clean driving record, and ability to work a 5-hour day on a 10-month schedule. Compensation is $28.82/hour with potential training opportunities and adherence to collective

Qualifications

• Class 1, 2 or 3 NS Driver’s Licence with 6 months’ experience driving large commercial vehicles preferred.
• Class 5 NS Driver’s Licence with clear Abstract and experience with children/youth may be considered.
• WHMIS
• Grade 12 education or acceptable equivalent in experience and training.
• Demonstrated ability to work with others and provide assistance.
• Reliable and conscientious.
• Acceptable record of attendance.
• Acceptable Abstract of Drivers Licence.
• Air brake endorsement is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate a school bus on an assigned route in accordance with safety standards and laws.
• Perform pre-trip inspections at the start of each work day and before extra trips.
• Complete transportation forms (Hours of Work, Route & Passenger Sheets, Daily Inspection Sheets).
• Maintain discipline on buses and follow board policies.
• Report accidents per policy and procedures.
• Keep inside and outside of bus clean per standards.
• Report mechanical problems to appropriate designate.
• Operate the bus according to route plan and schedule.
• Attend driver in-services and perform other related duties.

Skills

Safe driving

Patience with children

Education

Grade 12 education

NS Driver’s Licence (Class 1/2/3) or Class 5 with clean abstract

Tools

WHMIS

Air brake endorsement (asset)

Job description

Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education in Nova Scotia invites applications for the position of Bus Driver. You will operate a school bus on assigned routes, perform pre-trip inspections, and ensure safety according to provincial laws and school board policies.

The role requires a valid NS Driver’s Licence, clean driving record, and ability to work a 5-hour day on a 10-month schedule. Compensation is $28.82/hour with potential training opportunities and adherence to collective