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About the Role

The Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education (CBVRCE) is seeking applicants for a Bus Driver position to support approximately 12,000 students in 38 schools. The CBVRCE fosters a caring, dynamic, and creative environment committed to ensuring the success and achievement of all students within a culturally responsive, safe, and inclusive school environment.

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

Requirements

• Upload a completed resume with application
• Upload copies of professional licenses, accreditations and certifications supporting qualifications
• Include a copy of Driver's Licence and Driver's Abstract
• Enter 3 work-related references (Managers or Supervisors preferred)
• 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.
• Drivers 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 certification
• Demonstrated ability to do work as required in the posted positions
• Demonstrated 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
• Ability to effectively relate to students.
• Ability to do proper daily bus inspections and complete forms required.
• Valid Standard First Aid certification
• Acceptable Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry Checks
• 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.
• Must sign a Return of Service Agreement to work a minimum of one thousand (1000) hours as a Bus Driver within two (2) years of successful completion of the training program.

Skills

• Driving large commercial vehicles
• Working with children and youth
• Proper daily bus inspections
• Completing required forms

Location

• Various schools/bus runs throughout Victoria County (Baddeck, Iona, Middle River, North of Smokey)

Work Type

• Casual on-call basis
• 10 Month (September to June)

Experience Level

• 6 months' experience driving large commercial vehicles preferred

Education Level

• Grade 12 education or acceptable equivalent in experience and training

Salary/Compensations

• $28.82 per hour

Benefits

• Training program for Class 2B with Air Brakes Certification
• Remuneration during training program at minimum wage rate (up to 15 days, 8 hours per day)
• Subject to Collective Agreement with CUPE Local 5050

About the Company

• The Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education is responsible for the administration of the public school system within the boundaries of Cape Breton and Victoria Counties, supporting approximately 12,000 students in 38 schools.
• We foster a 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 of all students within a culturally responsive, safe and inclusive school environment.
• Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the students we serve.

Equal Opportunity

• The Centre for Education welcomes applications from Indigenous People, African Canadian and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities, members of the 2SLBGTQI++ community and 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 (902)562-6476 or michellemacleod@cbvrce.ca.