SRCE-2024-2025-Casual Bus Driver (All Locations)

The Strait Regional (0052) invites applications from qualified candidates for the posted vacancy.

These positions are for the 2024-2025 school year across the SRCE boundary. 

As part of the public education system in Nova Scotia, the Strait Regional Centre for Education (SRCE) was established on April 1, 2018, to deliver the public school program focusing on supporting student learning, achievement, well-being and overall success.  The Strait Regional Centre for Education, with the support of approximately 1,050 employees, works diligently to achieve its mission “to empower our children and youth, within safe, equitable and inclusive environments to embrace a changing world as responsible, contributing and successful lifelong learners.”  In 2023-2024, the SRCE operates 20 schools with approximately 5,954 students; and approximately 375 children are attending pre-primary programs at 14 school locations.  Located in the northeastern part of Nova Scotia, the Strait Regional Centre for Education’s jurisdiction encompasses the counties of Antigonish, Guysborough, Inverness and Richmond, an area of approximately 11,000 square kilometres with a population of 53,742 (Census 2021).

The Bus Driver falls within the CUPE Local 955 job classification. Salary for this position can be accessed by clicking this link CUPE Local 955 Collective Agreement

Effective Dates:   09/09/2024  

Qualifications:

* High School Diploma or equivalent;
 * Minimum of 19 years of age;
* Valid Nova Scotia Driver's License;
* Satisfactory  Driver's Abstract;
* Current certification in CPR and First Aid or willing to obtain;
* Ability to manage the behavior of students while on the bus;
* Possess good communication skills;
* Ability to comply with provincial regulations and SRCE policies;

* Experience working with youth or children in a professional capacity is an asset.

Your application must include at least three (3) work-related references; one must be your most recent supervisor.    The Strait Regional Centre for Education appreciates your expression of interest for employment.  Please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. All candidates short listed for interviews will have references check prior to being interviewed.  Candidates can check on the status of their applications in Successfactors under My Applications.

 All employees of the Strait Regional Centre for Education must provide a current (within the last 3 months), and clear Criminal Record Check-Vulnerable Sector and Child Abuse Registry prior to employment with the Strait Regional Centre for Education