SRCE-26-561, Bus Driver, Richmond County

Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education & CSAP•Mulgrave, NS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Strait Regional Centre for Education (SRCE) is seeking qualified candidates for a Bus Driver position. The SRCE is part of the public education system in Nova Scotia, established to support student learning, achievement, well-being, and overall success. With approximately 1,166 employees, the SRCE operates 20 schools and pre-primary programs across the counties of Antigonish, Guysborough, Inverness, and Richmond. This position is part of the CUPE Local 955 job classification and involves driving a school bus on an assigned route in the Inverness County area, specifically Route 224, serving various roads and connecting to the East Richmond Education Centre & Richmond Education Centre/Academy.

Requirements

Minimum class 2B or 2C license with air brake endorsement
Proven ability to deal effectively with students on the bus, gained through experience or SRCE sponsored training program
High school completion or equivalent in experience and training
Four months driving experience as a professional school bus driver
Current First Aid or willing to obtain prior to employment
Successful completion of the SRCE sponsored casual bus driver training program, or completion of a recognized professional driver training program.
Must provide a current (within the last 6 months), and clear Criminal Record Check-Vulnerable Sector and Child Abuse Registry prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

Current Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certification
Commercial Safety College courses or related safety courses

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 Strait Regional Centre for Education 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 Strait Regional Centre for Education policies and procedures for incidents on buses.
Report all accidents in accordance with Strait Regional Centre for Education policy and procedure.
Keep the inside and outside of the bus clean in accordance with Strait Regional Centre for Education standards.
Report mechanical problems to the appropriate designate.
Operate the school bus in accordance with the route plan and schedule.
Attend all Driver In-services provided by the Strait Regional Centre for Education.
Other related duties as assigned.