Transit Operator

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community.

West Vancouver Transit is calling for applications from drivers wishing to be considered to join our highly qualified team. Our conventional Transit Operators are key representatives of a transit organization rich in history dating back to 1912, dedicated to customer service, safety, and reliability. Transit Operators must be capable of accomplishing multiple tasks in a complex environment while demonstrating superior communication skills to deal effectively with the public. While working under established policies and procedures, Transit Operators work closely with departmental staff and must be able to exercise discretion and sound judgement. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

·Safely operating a transit vehicle from our fleet of buses in accordance with the Motor Vehicle Act of the Province of British Columbia, regulations and municipal bylaws, as well as policies and procedures as required by the transit department;

·Demonstrating courtesy and attention to passengers’ comfort and safety;

·Providing general information and assistance to passengers regarding routes, schedules and fares as required;

·Collecting and monitoring of fares, transfers, tickets and passes; and

·Performing other duties as required

The successful candidate will possess: a minimum Class 2 Driver’s Licence with air brake endorsement; a driver’s abstract which demonstrates a history of safe, reliable legal driving; experience operating a bus, truck or similar vehicle; and a demonstrated ability to deal effectively with the public. An acceptable Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector and a copy of their credentials are required. To ensure your application is complete, please email your Driver’s Abstract to careers@westvancouver.ca. You can obtain your Driver’s Abstract by contacting ICBC at 604-661-2255 or by submitting a request online at https://onlinebusiness.icbc.com/clio/.

Applications without a Driver’s Abstract submission will not be considered for further steps in the recruitment process.

We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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