Megabus & Charter Bus Driver

Trentway-Wagar Inc.; Kingston; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Pension plan

Extended health care

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Coach Canada is seeking a professional and safety-focused Bus/Motorcoach Driver to support both scheduled line-run services and charter operations. You will serve as a front-line ambassador, delivering reliable transportation across fixed routes and charter groups such as corporate events.

Responsibilities include operating buses safely, performing inspections, logging trips, and delivering courteous customer service to passengers while adhering to regulations and company policies.

Qualifications

• Legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Valid Ontario Class BZ licence with Z endorsement.
• Clean driver’s abstract and strong safety record.
• Minimum 2 years of commercial driving experience (motorcoach preferred).
• Ability to obtain and maintain MTO medical clearance.
• Valid passport and eligibility for U.S. cross-border travel.
• Ability to meet DOT/FMCSA requirements.
• Fluent spoken and written English required to ensure safe communication with passengers, dispatch, and emergency services.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate motorcoaches (up to 45 feet) in all weather and traffic conditions.
• Follow assigned routes, schedules, and dispatch instructions.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Provide courteous, professional customer service to passengers.
• Assist passengers with luggage and accessibility needs, including wheelchair securement.
• Accurately complete driver logs, reports, and fare reconciliation.
• Communicate effectively with dispatch and operations teams.
• Comply with all company policies, safety procedures, and transportation regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Safety-focused

English fluency

Job description

Position Overview

Coach Canada is seeking professional and safety-focused Bus / Motorcoach Driver to support both scheduled line-run services and charter operations. This role is critical to delivering reliable transportation across fixed routes while also providing customized travel experiences for charter clients, including corporate groups, tours, and special events. Drivers serve as front-line ambassadors of the organization, ensuring every journey is safe, efficient, and aligned with our service standards.

Why Coach Canada?

• Competitive Compensation
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Pension Plan
• Extended health Care
• Safely operate motorcoaches (up to 45 feet) in all weather and traffic conditions
• Follow assigned routes, schedules, and dispatch instructions
• Conduct pre-trip, and post-trip vehicle inspections
• Provide courteous, professional customer service to passengers
• Assist passengers with luggage and accessibility needs, including wheelchair securement
• Accurately complete driver logs, reports, and fare reconciliation
• Communicate effectively with dispatch and operations teams
• Comply with all company policies, safety procedures, and transportation regulations

Megabus & Charter Bus Operator | Qualifications

• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• Valid Ontario Class BZ licence with Z endorsement
• Clean driver’s abstract and strong safety record
• Minimum 2 years of commercial driving experience (motorcoach preferred)
• Ability to obtain and maintain MTO medical clearance
• Valid passport and eligibility for U.S. cross-border travel
• Ability to meet DOT/FMCSA requirements
• Fluent spoken and written English required to ensure safe communication with passengers, dispatch, and emergency services
• Customer service experience an asset
• Compliance Requirements: This is a safety-sensitive position. All drivers are required to participate in and comply with applicable drug and alcohol testing programs, including pre-employment, random, post-incident, and reasonable cause testing as required under applicable regulations, including U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements for cross-border operations. Compliance with all testing protocols and reporting obligations is a condition of employment.
• Ability to lift luggage (30–50 lbs.) and meet physical demands of commercial driving
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and variable shifts
• Ability to support a 24/7/365 operation

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility Statement

Coach Canada is a federally regulated employer, and an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity and fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those who self-identify as members of the four designated groups under the Employment Equity Act: women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

In accordance with the Canadian Human Rights Act, the Pay Equity Act, and the Accessible Canada Act, we are committed to treating all applicants fairly and without discrimination. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities or other accessibility needs.

If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please contact us to make arrangements that best support your full participation.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.