Mechanic - Comp# 91372

South Shore Regional Centre for Education

The South Shore Regional Centre for Education (SSRCE) practices the culturally responsive pedagogy approach in providing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, safe and healthy education that supports learning and success both personally and academically to the 59,000 residents of Lunenburg and Queens Counties, an area of 5,250 square kilometres and a total of 23 schools.

Regional Centres for Education have Employment Equity Policies and/or processes and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry. Please ensure that you complete the self-identification portion on the position application.

Competition #

91372

Position Title:

Mechanic

Employee Group:

CUPE

Position Type:

Term position

Hours Per Day:

8 hrs/day

Start Date:

June 8, 2026 to August 6, 2027

Hourly Wage:

$34.72/per hr

Deadline to Apply:

Posting will close when filled

Qualifications:

• Valid certification as a Bus and Transport Mechanic, or

• Enrollment as an apprentice Bus and Transport Mechanic and willingness to complete the apprenticeship, or

• Current Journeyman’s status in Motor Vehicle Repair or Heavy Duty Mechanics and willingness to complete an apprenticeship as a Bus and Transport Mechanic.

• Valid class 2B license with air brake endorsement required, or willingness to be trained.

• Ability to work collaboratively with other transportation staff.

• Completion of WHMIS and first aid training.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Effective interpersonal skills.

Characteristics:

• Strong mechanical skills.

• Analytical and problem solving skills.

• Adaptable team player.

• Committed to quality work, efficiency, and safety.

Task Dimensions:

• Completes vehicle maintenance and repairs in a timely and efficient manner following the SSRCE’s preventative maintenance program.

• Repairing and maintaining buses and service vehicles as assigned by the Garage Lead Hand Mechanic or designate.

• Completing any other repairs that are deemed necessary in the absence of the Garage Lead Hand Mechanic or Head Mechanic.

• Works cooperatively with other garage staff on jobs that require more than one worker.

• Ensures job related tools and equipment are well maintained, for example:

• Cleaning and returning tools after using them.

• Lubricating and adjusting shop equipment as required to keep in good working order.

• Keeping work area tidy and orderly.

• Maintaining the safe operation of all equipment used in the Bus Garage

• Attending all courses and in-service training assigned by the Coordinator of Transportation.

• Completes work order forms and other repair records, for example:

• Recording time and materials used on each assignment.

• Lead Hand Mechanic of materials, tools and equipment, and work routines needed to work efficiently. For example:

• Retrieving parts from inventory room as required by the Garage Lead Hand or designate.

• Complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.

• Performs other related duties as required.

BACKGROUND/SECURITY CHECKS:

The South Shore Regional Centre for Education requires all newly hired employees to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Check and a Nova Scotia Child Abuse Register Check. We will accept checks completed within the last 3 months.

Regional Office based positions require travel and candidates may be required to provide a valid driver's license. Some school based positions also require travel and candidates may be required to provide a valid driver's license.

Thank you for your interest in the South Shore Regional Centre for Education, however, only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.