Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you will:
Primarily act as the driver for Sydney Waterfront Campus' shuttle buses which includes transporting students safely between two off-campus parking lots to their main campus. This includes assisting students with boarding, maintaining the cleanliness of the vehicle, and carrying out daily safety checks. The shuttle bus carries up to 24 passengers.
Assist with transportation/delivery services related duties throughout the College.
Provide routine information and answers to inquiries.
Provide minor maintenance services as needed to maintain equipment and facilities in a safe and functional condition.
Assist with the cleaning and maintenance of NSCC buildings as required.
Comply with NSCC Policies and Procedures of OH&S by properly using and maintaining personal protective equipment, participating in the identification and correction of safety hazards found and demonstrating safe work practices and behavior.
Perform your work according to established NSCC standards and guidelines.
Assist with other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Occupational Experience:
The minimum educational qualification for this position is a high school diploma or recognized equivalent (GED), or willingness to attain a high school diploma or GED within the probationary period. In addition, you possess a Forklift Operators Certificate and a valid, Class 4, Nova Scotia Driver's Licence with a clean driving record. Training in WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety regulations would be considered an asset, as would Standard First Aid and CPR.
You have a minimum of two years (full-time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience as a utility driver.
You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, e-mail and Megamation.
You have demonstrated experience providing maintenance duties (e.g. daily vehicle safety checks).
Relevant Skills and Knowledge:
You demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism.
You possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and are able to interact effectively with a diversity of people.
You are known for your superior customer service skills and can create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction.
Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment.
You are familiar with working within and committed to complying with OHS policies and procedures and traffic laws.
You have a proven ability to follow oral and written instructions.
You possess excellent coordination skills.
You demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence.
You are dedicated to life-long learning.
You show a strong commitment to community involvement.
You are able to perform all physical duties of the job as required for the operation and maintenance of the facilities and operation of small hand tools and shop equipment.
Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent, occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.
NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact Jaclynn Kelly, HR Generalist at jaclynn.kelly@nscc.ca. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.
Operational Support
Utility Driver (Shuttle Bus Driver) (FS7)
Education
Sydney Waterfront Campus
Sydney, Nova Scotia
Department of Facilities and Engineering
Two (2) Term Full-time Positions: Commencing approximately August 18, 2025 and ending approximately August 21, 2026
Application deadline is 11:59pm, July 17, 2025
Competition No. 2526-118
Salary range: $40,197.38 to $42,245.54 annually
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