AVRCE Spare Bus Drivers September 2026

Résumé du poste

Spare bus drivers are responsible for safely operating school buses on assigned routes and ensuring the safety and discipline of passengers. They must also perform daily routine maintenance, pre-trip inspections, and comply with all organizational and government policies.

Détails du poste

ANNAPOLIS VALLEY REGIONAL CENTRE FOR EDUCATION SPARE BUS DRIVERS PART TIME FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULE Wage: $28.82/hr Individuals who enjoy driving and working with children may be interested in working as a Spare Bus Driver! Spare School Bus Drivers are required on an “as needed” basis to support operations in the Annapolis Valley Centre for Education, throughout West Hants, Kings and Annapolis Counties. School buses travel on paved and unpaved roads in a variety of weather. Spare Bus Drivers are on call for a part-year (during September - June) and part-time (5 hours per day) and typically drive a morning and/or afternoon run for instructional days. Spare Bus Drivers may also opt to drive hours for extra- or co-curricular events. Spare Bus Drivers safely drive school buses with air brakes on assigned routes and extra-curricular trips, are responsible for the safety and discipline of passengers, daily routine maintenance including cleaning and washing, pre-trip inspection of the vehicle, and compliance with all AVRCE and government policies, regulations, and legislation. Spare Bus Drivers must be a minimum of 19 years of age, have a current Nova Scotia Operator’s License Class 2B with air brake endorsement, a clean driving record, and up-to-date medical and vision tests. They should possess good communication skills, demonstrate reliability and interact courteously and professionally with students, parents/guardians, and staff. Please upload with application a current Driver Abstract. At the Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will work with you to meet your needs. To request accommodations, please contact Kelsey Ogilvie, Human Resources Manager at kelsey.ogilvie@avrce.ca or (902) 538-4654. All information provided will be kept confidential and used solely to provide an accessible candidate experience. Successful applicants are required to successfully complete an inhouse training program in the safe operations of a school bus and First Aid/CPR.

Ce que vous ferez

Spare bus drivers are responsible for safely operating school buses on assigned routes and ensuring the safety and discipline of passengers. They must also perform daily routine maintenance, pre-trip inspections, and comply with all organizational and government policies.

Exigences

Candidates must be at least 19 years old and possess a current Nova Scotia Class 2B Operator’s License with an air brake endorsement. A clean driving record and the ability to complete in-house training in bus operations and First Aid/CPR are also required.

Avantages

• Training program

Compétences indiquées

• Service à la clientèle · Souhaitée
• Premiers soins · Souhaitée
• CPR · Souhaitée
• Safety Compliance · Souhaitée
• Communication · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Bus driving
• Vehicle maintenance
• Safety compliance
• Communication
• First aid
• CPR
• Customer service
• Pre-Trip And Post-Trip Vehicle Inspections
• Good Driving Record
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Working With Children
• Air Brakes
• Operations

Domaines d’emploi

• Transportation
• Education
• Government & Public Sector
• Bus Driver
• Bus and Tram Drivers
• Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity