Employment - Transit Operator(s)
Transit Operator(s)
Cape Breton Regional Municipality
Casual
On-Call
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 759
SALARY: $26.72 / 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: This posting shall remain open until vacancies are filled.
Applications quoting Competition Reference #25.66-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.
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.
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
- An Asset
- Available Openings
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- Pay Type
- Hourly
- Pay Period
- To be Determined
- Remuneration Per Pay Period
- $26.00/hour
- Estimated Weekly Hours
- —
- Start Date
- —
- End Date
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- Language
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- Posted on
- August 1st 2025
- Expires
- August 31st 2025