Driver Operator

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When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

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Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to create a pool from which staff multiple positions of various tenures. This may include similar positions (including lower level positions) on an indeterminate or term basis, including casual employment and with various security requirements.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

- Experience operating a highway passenger bus or school bus

- Recent and significant experience operating a tractor trailer.

- Recent and significant experience inspecting and maintaining a tractor trailer or bus

*Recent is defined as experience acquired in approximately the last 3 years
*Significant is defined as experience typically associated with 1 or more years of work

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

- 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)
- An acceptable driver's abstract

- Ability to operate a tractor trailer
- Ability to operate a bus
- Ability to perform operator inspection and maintenance on a tractor trailer
- Ability to perform operator inspection and maintenance on a bus

- Effective interpersonal skills
- Judgement
- Dependability
- Flexibility
- Thoroughness

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

- Experience training personnel on equipment operation, inspections and maintenance.

- Willing and able to obtain and maintain a Departmental driver’s permit (DND404).
- Willing and able to work overtime as required
- Willing and able to travel as required
- Willing and able to work in an environment with exposure to loud noises, fumes and dust
- Willing and able to work safely in accordance with both provincial and federal guidelines
- Willing and able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
- Willing and able to attend employer directed training

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

- Possession of a valid unrestricted Class 1 Provincial driver’s license with air brake endorsement or provincial or territorial equivalent.
- An acceptable driver's abstract
- Obtain and maintain a Departmental driver’s permit (DND404).
- Overtime
- Travel as required
- Work in an environment with exposure to loud noises, fumes and dust
- Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
- Work safely in accordance with both provincial and federal guidelines

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

You must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience factors listed in the essential qualifications. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities or to write “see resume”. Resumes may be used as a secondary source to validate the information.

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

Please note that all communication and conduct during the process may be used to evaluate any competency listed on the advertisement.

It is your responsibility to check your e-mail regularly to ensure that you do not miss out on any opportunities. Failure to respond in the timeframe provided will result in you not being referred to the organization.

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.

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.