CBVRCE 2026 CUPE-0926, Casual Bus Driver, Victoria County

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

16d • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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 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 [phone] or [email protected].

Requirements

• 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 12 education 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 effectively relate 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

Nice To Haves

• Air brake endorsement is an asset.

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

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED