Employment - Spare Transit Operator(s) - Pool

Spare Transit Operator(s) - Pool

Cape Breton Regional Municipality

Casual

Weekdays Weekends Evenings Nights Shift Holidays

Description


JOB SCOPE:     Reporting to the Supervisor of Transit performs the task of operation of a multi-passenger vehicle over assigned routes in a safe and prudent manner.  Performs necessary visual inspection of vehicle; collects appropriate fares for service and securely maintains until deposited; communicates with patrons in a polite, knowledgeable manner.

 

BARGAINING UNIT:      CUPE Local 759

 

SALARY:                            $29.31 / hour

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Must include copies of the items listed below)

  • Grade 12 or equivalent.
  • Must possess, and maintain, a valid Class 2 Nova Scotia driver’s license with air brake endorsement.
  • Drivers’ abstract indicating an acceptable driving record.
  • Successful completion of Professional Driver Improvement Course (PDIC) upon hiring is mandatory.
  • Criminal Records Check verification is required as a condition of employment. Vulnerable sector check may also be required for those working with vulnerable populations.
  • Medical assessments including but not limited to physical, vision, and hearing tests may be required. The assessments must show the capacity of performing tasks of the classification. This will take place at a later date.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A minimum of 1 year bus driving experience
  • Emergency First Aid/CPR
  • WHMIS/GHS Training

 

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Wednesday, February 10th, 2026, 4:00PM

 Positions will be awarded as vacancies become available

 

How To Apply

Cape Breton Regional Municipality will be accepting applications for this position via email. Please follow the instructions below carefully. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.

Applications quoting Competition Reference #26.02-E should be submitted via any one of the following:

 

In-person or drop-box:

Human Resources Department, Cape Breton Regional Municipality, 320 Esplanade, Suite 303, Sydney, Nova Scotia B1P7B9

Fax: 902-563-5582 or E-mail: jobapplications@cbrm.ns.ca

 

Although we thank all applicants for their submissions, we will respond only to those we wish to interview.

Email Address: jobapplications@cbrm.ns.ca Apply here

Intended Audience

This employment opportunity is open for: Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and temporary residents who are able to work for any employer in Canada (student permit, open work permit holders), unless specific eligibility criteria are noted in the above job posting.

Location Information
Community
Sydney
County
Cape Breton Regional Municipality
Province
Nova Scotia
Country
Canada
Opportunity Information
Employer
Cape Breton Regional Municipality
NOC Code
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Experience Required
Yes
Available Openings
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Pay Type
To be Determined
Pay Period
To be Determined
Remuneration Per Pay Period
Estimated Weekly Hours
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Start Date
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End Date
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Language
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Posted on
January 16th 2026
Expires
February 10th 2026