Position Summary

• Position: Casual Bus Drivers


• Union: CUPE


• Family of Schools: Chignecto


• Locations: Various School Bus Runs in Chignecto Family


• Geographical Area: Cumberland County


• Status: Casual


• Salary: $28.82/hour as per CCRCE/CUPE Collective Agreement


• Competition #: CC#26-09-02


• Start Date: As needed

Job Details

The Chignecto-Central Regional Centre for Education invites applications for BUS DRIVERS for the Chignecto-Central Regional Centre for Education encompassing Colchester, East Hants, Pictou, and Cumberland Counties (Cobequid, Celtic, Nova and Chignecto Families of Schools).

Type of Positions

• Casual on an as needed basis, with no guaranteed hours of work

Run Times

• Morning pick‑up and drop‑off of students: approximately 6:30 am – 9:30 am


• Afternoon pick‑up and drop‑off of students: approximately 1:45 pm – 4:45 pm

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of Grade 12 high school diploma or academic equivalent through educational programs such as a Graduated Equivalent Diploma (GED)


• Must hold a valid driver’s license, Class 2B with Air Certification


• Provide a satisfactory Driver Abstract (obtained from the Registry of Motor Vehicles), as applicable

Closing Notes

If needed, prospective candidates will be required to successfully complete the Driver Training Program conducted by Pupil Transportation staff before commencing employment in any Bus Driver position. Successful applicants will need to provide a Child Abuse Registry Check and a Criminal Records Check prior to commencing employment.

Note: Location of school bus parking as determined by the Centre for Education, bus runs/routes, and assignment of additional duties are subject to change at any time at the discretion of the employer.

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance during the hiring process may contact Employee Health at [email protected] or 902‑896‑5799 to request reasonable accommodations.