Paratransit Bus Driver - Kimberley

Keolis North America; Cranbrook; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company seeks a compassionate and dependable Paratransit Bus Driver to provide safe and reliable transport for community members between Kimberley and Cranbrook. With a full-time, permanent schedule, you will enjoy work-life balance and a role that genuinely makes a difference. Join our dedicated team at Keolis and help ensure accessible transportation for all.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Union: CUPE Local 2087

Qualifications

• Ability to pass an enhanced criminal record check.
• Clean driver's abstract required.
• Physically able to perform all job duties.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport passengers between cities.
• Assist with boarding and securing mobility aids.
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections and keep the vehicle clean.

Skills

Customer Service

Compassion

Reliability

Education

Valid Driver's License - Class 4

Job description

Paratransit Bus Driver (Full Time)
Kimberley, BC
Full Time, Permanent | Tuesday – Friday Schedule | 8-hour days

Hop Aboard and Drive a Difference!
Looking for a role where your work truly matters? As a Paratransit Driver in Kimberley, you will support community members by providing accessible transportation between Kimberley and Cranbrook. You’ll provide safe, reliable, and respectable transportation while offering the kind of support that makes every ride feel personal. If you’re compassionate, dependable, and take pride in helping others, this could be the perfect fit for you.

What You’ll Do:

• Safely transport passengers between cities
• Assist passengers with boarding, exiting, and securing mobility aids (if needed)
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections and maintain vehicle cleanliness
• Operate a two-way radio and manage fares accurately
• Maintain a safe and harassment-free environment for everyone
• Report any incidents, vehicle defects, or passenger safety concerns
• Fuel, wash, and check fluid levels of the vehicle
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle as required by Provincial legislation and record any minor vehicle defects onto the vehicle daily

What We’re Looking For:

• Valid Driver's License - minimum of Class 4
• Ability to pass the required enhanced criminal record check, and drug & alcohol test
• Provide a clean driver's abstract
• Ability to work independently and interact politely with the public and staff
• Physically able to perform all job duties
• Exceptional customer service skills

Bonus Points if You Have:

• Previous taxi or shuttle driving experience

What We Offer:
Full-Time, Permanent| Tuesday – Friday Shifts | 7:30AM – 3:30pm | Weekends off | Work-life balance
Wage: $25.64 per/hour
Training Wage: $17.94 per/hour
Union: CUPE Local 2087

About Keolis: Keolis provides mobility to over 3.4 billion passengers annually across 15 countries, operating everything from commuter trains and automated metros to shared bicycles. In Canada, Keolis employs nearly 1,857 people who operate light rail vehicles, urban buses, intercity coaches, and airport shuttles. With the recent acquisition of Pacific Western’s Transit and Motorcoach divisions, Keolis has officially expanded into Western Canada, bringing global expertise and a fresh commitment to safe, reliable, and passenger-focused service across Alberta and British Columbia. Each year, Keolis Canada helps over 12 million passengers reach their destinations smoothly and safely.