Driver/Bus Operator

Intent of the process

Anticipatory Staffing: A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar term and/or permanent positions.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
Possession of a valid unrestricted Nova Scotia Class 1 driver’s license with air brake endorsement, or provincial or territorial equivalent. (Note: Restriction 1, glasses is not applicable).

EXPERIENCE:
Recent* experience operating a tractor trailer.

Recent* experience operating a commuter bus (44 passengers) and highway cruiser (54 passengers).

*Recent is defined as having two (2) years experience within the last three (3) years.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

EDUCATION:
Possession of a secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

Degree equivalency

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of Province of Nova Scotia and Department of National Defence driving rules and regulations.

Knowledge of safe driving practices and procedures.

ABILITIES:
Ability to operate a tractor trailer
Ability to operate a commuter bus (44 passengers) and highway cruiser (54 passengers).
Ability to perform operator inspection and maintenance on vehicle.

PERSONAL SUITABLITIES:
Effective interpersonal skills
Judgement
Dependability
Flexibility
Thoroughness

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in the operation of a tractor trailer.
Experience in the operations of buses.
Possession of WHMIS certification.
Possession of valid first aid certificate.
Possession of valid CPR certificate.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be willing and able to work shifts.
Must be willing and able to work in an environment with exposure to load noise, fumes and dust.
Must be willing and able to work overtime and call back.
Must be willing to work safely in accordance with provincial and federal guidelines.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other Conditions of Employment:
Eligibility and willingness to obtain and maintain a Departmental driver’s permit (DND404).
Must possess an acceptable current (within one month) drivers' abstract.

Other information

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

A test may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

Assessments will be conducted in Halifax, NS or Greenwood, NS. Candidates will be responsible for any and all travel costs associated with and throughout this process.

Candidates will be required to provide a current and up-to-date driver’s abstract available from the Ministry of Transportation to show evidence of a satisfactory and safe driving record for the last three years. You will be notified when you are required to provide this document.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.