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Transit Operator

Victoria, BC

We’re passionate about people and creating sustainable, safe and affordable solutions to BC. We are an organization that has a People First approach and considers people first in every business decision that we make. We are part of the solution and what we do matters; from fighting climate change with battery electric buses, to affordability through cost effective transportation, to connecting remote communities, we bring the heart, soul and innovation to public transportation.


What you'll be doing:

You will be the face of BC Transit, assisting all community members ensuring they get where they need to go safely. We are looking for customer service superstars, who we will teach to drive all of the buses in our fleet, from double deckers to small capacity buses. Our routes will take you anywhere from Sidney to Sooke, you will have an office with a view!


What you'll bring to the table:

  • Minimum valid BC Class 5 driver's license or out of province equivalent
  • 2 years’ non-learners driving experience
  • Ability to pass a comprehensive ICBC medical examination relating to the Motor Vehicle Act requirement for a Class 2 driver’s license and capable of, after on-the-job training, holding a Class 2 driver’s license
  • Willing and able to work shifts (both straight and split shifts) anytime within BC Transit’s operating hours (22 hours each day) 
  • Clearly demonstrated customer service skill set including conflict resolution, problem solving and sound decision-making
  • 5 years’ Claims Experience Summary dated within the past 14 days with no more than one at-fault claim in the past 5 years, preference will be given to those candidates with a clean driving record
  • National (N) and Provincial (P) driver’s abstracts, each dated within the past 14 days indicating safe and responsible vehicle operation over the past 5 years with no more than 1 violation totaling no more than 4 points, preference will be given to candidates with a clean driving record. 
  • Ability to understand, speak and write English in order to comprehend BC Transit policies, effectively communicate with the traveling public and report on incidents involving safety and/or service.
  • A good knowledge of the Greater Victoria area is an asset.


What we'll bring to the table:

  • $19.24 - Training wage (7 weeks)
  • $21.77 - Upon graduation
  • $23.71 - After 6 months
  • $25.85 - One year anniversary after graduation
  • $27.98 - Second year anniversary after graduation
  • $32.21 - Third anniversary after graduation 
  • $33.18 - After 5 years of service 

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