MBG - Bus Driver (2 vacant positions)
- Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education
- 121 Orchard St, Berwick, NS B0P 1E0, Canada
- Jan 20, 2025
Job Description
MBG - Bus Driver (2 vacant positions)
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Bus Driver Middleton Bus Garage Rate of pay: As per the CUPE Collective Agreement ($26.26) Two (2) Vacant positions Effective immediately (5 hours per day) Closing date for applications: Midnight, January 20, 2025
Terms and conditions of employment, including wages, are in accordance with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Collective Agreement Local 3876.
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Reporting to the Transportation Supervisor.
Qualifications and Abilities:
- Applicants must be a minimum age of 19 years of age, 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 should possess good communication skills and demonstrate reliability and high moral conduct.
Responsibilities:
- Supports operations in the Kings/Middleton area.
- Operating seventy-two passenger school buses with air brakes on assigned routes and extracurricular trips.
- Responsibility for safety and discipline of passengers.
- Daily routine maintenance including cleaning, washing and pre-trip inspections of the vehicle.
Training in basic First Aid/CPR and experience operating a school bus on all kinds of roads and during all weather conditions is required.
Qualified applicants from within the CUPE Bargaining Unit Local 3876 will be considered prior to processing applications from external applicants. Please include the names, telephone numbers and email addresses of three work-related references.
The Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education (AVRCE) includes 40 schools and two adult high schools, serving approximately 12,900 students.
Quick Facts:
- 40 elementary, middle & high schools
- 2 adult high schools
- 12,905 students
- 183 International students
- 3970 employees
- Annapolis County & Kings County, Nova Scotia
Geographic Area: AVRCE serves a diverse area in the Annapolis Valley, covering communities from Digby to Windsor, Nova Scotia. This includes 6 towns, 3 municipal regions, 3 Mi’kmaq communities and 10 historic African Nova Scotian communities contributing to a diverse population.
Schools and Programs: AVRCE oversees a wide range of elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as specialized programs and services to support student learning and development. Among these are French Immersion, International Baccalaureate (IB), and diverse vocational training opportunities.
Student Support Services: AVRCE is dedicated to supporting students by offering a range of support services including counselling, mental health resources, special education, and programs focused on improving literacy and numeracy.
Community Engagement: Encouraging parental and community participation in school activities and decision-making processes is very important at Annapolis Valley. This helps guarantee that our schools reflect the needs and values of the communities they serve.
Focus on Inclusive Education: at AVRCE, all students are valued. We make a conscious effort to create inclusive learning environments that accommodate the diverse needs of all students, including those with disabilities and those from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds.