Bus Driver Route 701 WCS

Tri-County Regional Centre for Education

The Tri-County Regional Centre for Education (TCRCE) encompasses the three (3) Counties of Shelburne, Yarmouth, and Digby serving approximately 6100 students in twenty-two (22) schools, composed of 13 Elementary Schools, 6 High Schools, 1 Middle School, and 2 Elementary/High Schools.

TCRCE is an equal opportunity employer; we welcome applications from people with disabilities, and we can provide accommodations during the interview and hiring processes. We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly people of African descent/ancestry and Mi'kmaw/Indigenous ancestry. Please ensure that you complete the self-identification portion on the position application.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS (mm,dd,yyyy): 11/09/2025 at 11:59pm.

Effective Dates (mm,dd,yyyy): 11/17/2025

Position Type: Permanent

Assignment:

• Route 701

Route Description

• Weymouth Consolidated School & St. Mary's Bay Academy

• Qualifications

• Valid driver's license (Class 2B03 - Bus driver's license with air brakes endorsement).

• Completion of Tri-County Regional Centre for Education bus drivers training course or equivalent.
• Proven ability to communicate and work alongside diverse cultural and racial backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to value the voice and contribution of others while remaining open to corrective criticism.
• Completion of WHMIS and First Aid, or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other transportation staff.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Effective interpersonal skills.

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 TCRCE 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 and submit in a timely manner (Hours of Work & Passenger Sheets, Daily Inspection Sheets etc);
• Maintain discipline on school buses and follow TCRCE policies and procedures of the incident on buses;
• Report all accidents in accordance with TCRCE policy and procedures;
• Keep inside & outside of the bus clean in accordance with TCRCE Standards;
• Reports mechanical problems to the appropriate designate;
• Operate the school bus in accordance with the route plan and schedule;
• Attend all bus driver in-services provided by the TCRCE;
• Other related duties as assigned.

Internal CUPE Local 964 Members will be given first consideration.

Hours may change due to overnight resting spot‎.

APPLICANTS CAN:

• Apply online by creating a profile/resume NEW**(CUPE members can go to and click on Employee Access, here click on forgot password - Enter your P400# and the system will send you a link to your TCRCE email.
• FAX resume to Centrex ^2834); or
• Drop off/mail resume to Human Resources, Yarmouth Board office - 79 Water Street, Yarmouth, NS B5A 1L4; or
• Email resume to

TO APPLY:

• Complete the online profile/resume -you can attach a resume to your profile, security checks, and reference letters if applicable. In the profile ensure you fill in all areas with a red asterisk * to avoid errors even if it doesn't pertain to your application.
• Ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certificates.
• Ensure to upload all post secondary education diploma/certificates.

(Please note: Three (3) references from Immediate Supervisors required -failure to include your references will cause delay in processing your application, also you should include email addresses for your references, this will speed up the process, ensure they know to check their junk/spam folders).

Once You've Applied:

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. A notification email will be sent when the position has been filled. Ensure to check your junk/spam folders.

SECURITY CHECKS:

The Tri-County Regional Centre for Education requires that all newly hired employees provide a satisfactory Child Abuse Register Check and Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Checks.If you have current security checks less than 3 months old you can attach these checks to your profile / resume, otherwise, you will receive instructions once a decision has been made on your application.