Transit Operator

BC Transit; Victoria; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental

Public Service Pension Plan

Flexible work schedules

Employee bus pass

Career development program

Job summary

BC Transit in Victoria, BC, seeks Transit Operators to drive the fleet and deliver safe, friendly service across routes from Sidney to Sooke. You will join a team focused on people-first transit and flexible work arrangements, with competitive wage progression and strong benefits.

Applicants must hold a valid BC Class 5 license (or equivalent), have substantial driving experience, and be capable of meeting ICBC medical and safety standards. Training and pension benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Valid BC Class 5 driver’s license (or out-of-province equivalent).
• 2 years of non-learners and non-novice Canadian driving experience or 1 year plus 5 years international driving experience.
• 5 years driving experience with a clean record preferred.
• ICBC medical and driver’s abstracts dated within 14 days showing safe operation.
• Willing to work shifts, including straight and split shifts, across BC Transit’s operating hours.

Responsibilities

• Be the face of BC Transit, assisting customers to get where they need to go safely.
• Drive the fleet of buses from double deckers to smaller units as assigned.
• Cover routes from Sidney to Sooke with an office view at times.
• Demonstrate strong customer service, conflict resolution and decisions responsibly.

Skills

Customer service

Conflict resolution

Problem solving

English communication

Driving experience

Shift flexibility

Job description

We acknowledge with respect that BC Transit delivers our mission on the ancestral territories of Indigenous Peoples across British Columbia, and their historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

In Victoria, where our Corporate Office is located, our people are privileged to live and work on the unceded traditional territories of the Lək̓ʷəŋən peoples, and the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations.

Location: Victoria, BC

Employment Type:Full-Time Regular

Union: Unifor

Hourly Salary Range: UNIFOR_OPERATOR, MIN $25.00- MAX $37.96

Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY):08/31/2026

Are we right for you...

After 3 years of service, Transit Operators make a minimum of $76,932 annually. Transit Operators also have the ability to receive additional hourly wage premiums based on the Collective Agreement through various shift premiums and overtime. Additionally, the employer-paid benefits totals a minimum of $16,313 per year. These employer-paid benefits include dental, extended health, disability plans, an employee bus pass, and a defined benefit pension contribution.

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.

It’s an exciting time to be in the transit industry and we’re looking for creative and passionate people to join our team. Not only would you be joining an engaged organization but you’d also get to enjoy flexible work arrangements, extended benefits and a pension plan as just a few of the benefits BC Transit employees are eligible for. Keep reading to find out if this role is meant for you!

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 and non-novice Canadian driving experience OR 1 year non-learners and non-novice Canadian driving experience and 5 years’ of international driving experience in a jurisdiction covered within ICBC’s Driver’s License Exchange Jurisdictions.
• 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 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 23 hoursa day
• Clearly demonstrated customer service skill set including conflict resolution, problem solving and sound decision-making
• 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...

Hourly wage schedule as per the Unifor Local 333BC collective agreement:

• $25.00- Starting wage
• $27.20 - After 6 months
• $29.63- One year anniversary
• $32.05 - Second year anniversary
• $36.86 - Third year anniversary
• $37.96 - After 5 years of service

Premiums:

• As a Transit Operator, you will receive hourly wage premiums based on the collective agreement and shift selection. For example:
  • Sunday is time and a half
  • Night shifts after 8:00 pm, will receive an additional $1.00/hour

Benefits:

• Comprehensive extended health and dental to support you and your family, regardless of what life throws at you
• Membership in BC’s Public Service Pension Plan(PSPP). Nationally recognized for its strong investmentand governance practices, PSPP is a “defined benefit”plan
• Access to Fitness and Lifestyle Centers to help you take care of your physical fitness and health
• Flexible work schedules
• Various premiums based on the collective agreement and shift selection
• Various programs that support employees such as an
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Health and Wellness initiatives and events aimed at fostering your mental health
• A complimentary employee bus pass (plus taxable dependent passes)
• A Corporate Learning and Development Program to help you in continuous career growth
• An Employee Recognition Program where we all recognize each other successes (not just your Leaders!)
• Membership in Unifor Local 333
• A Social Club that gives you access to events throughout Victoria
• 7 weeks paid, on the job Class 2 driving training with our world class training department
• 3 weeks paid vacation
• Additional 2 weeks off each year with the ability to bank statutory holidays
• Ability to bank overtime to take more time off or have it paid out in lump sums
  

The physical requirements of the role...

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