CUPE - Expression of Interest-Spare Head Bus Driver (WBG)
- NS, Canada
- Windsor, NS, B0N 2T0, Canada
Rate of Pay: As per CUPE Collective Agreement ($29.44)
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Expression of Interest for the position of Spare Head Bus Driver
Hants County Area
Hours of work: As needed basis
Rate of Pay: As per CUPE Collective Agreement ($29.44)
Closing date for applications: Midnight, November 10, 2026
Terms and conditions of employment, including wages, are in accordance with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Collective Agreement Local 3876.
The Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education invites expressions of interest for a Head Bus Driver position required on an as needed basis to support operations in the Kings County Area.
Reporting to the Transportation Supervisor, responsibilities will include:
- 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.
- Maintain discipline on school buses and follow Board policies and procedures of incidents of buses
- Maintains school bus runs and students assigned to runs
- Inspect school buses for cleanliness and ensure that all appropriate paperwork is in order
- Answer calls from the public and give out information as it pertains to bus scheduling and transportation operations (including school bus stops)
- Safety assessments of bus stops
- Communicating with parents/schools
- Other duties as outlined in the job description
The successful candidate should have the following qualifications and abilities:
- Must be a minimum age of 19 years, have a current Nova Scotia Operator’s License Class 2B with air brake endorsement.
- Clean driving record and up-to-date medical and vision tests
- Applicants will be expected to respect confidentiality and privacy
- Applicants will be expected to adhere with legislation. Board policies and administrative procedures.
Confirmation of your educational qualifications must be included with your application.
Available to qualified permanent employees from the Members of the Bus Driver classification within the CUPE Bargaining Unit Local 3876
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Responsibilities
The Head Bus Driver is responsible for operating school buses in accordance with safety standards and provincial laws while maintaining student discipline. They also manage bus runs, conduct safety assessments of stops, and communicate effectively with schools and parents.
Requirements
Candidates must be at least 19 years old and possess a valid Nova Scotia Class 2B Operator’s License with an air brake endorsement. A clean driving record and up-to-date medical and vision tests are mandatory for this position.
Skills
- School bus operation
- Safety standards compliance
- Student discipline management
- Bus scheduling
- Transportation operations
- Safety assessments
- Communication
- Record keeping
- Vehicle inspection
- Confidentiality
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Categories
- Transportation
- Education
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- School bus
- Transportation
- CUPE
- Nova Scotia
- Class 2B License
- Air brake endorsement
- Safety standards
- Bus scheduling
- Student management
- Logistics
- Public sector
- Driving record
- Medical test
- Vision test