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 :   Regular Full Time

Union : UNIFOR

Salary : TRADES , MIN $48.02  - MAX $49.45

Closing Date (MM / DD / YYYY) :   12 / 31 / 2024

Are we right for you...

We are currently offering a one-time Mechanic Shift Work Transition Allowance in the amount of $10,000 for each of the first five successful mechanic applicants who meet our required criteria – they must either be a :

• A British Columbia or Interprovincial Red Seal Truck and Transport Mechanic (Commercial Transport) Trades Qualified certification with a valid CVIP certification to inspect vehicles with a GVW greater than 5,500kg, or
• A British Columbia or Interprovincial Red Seal Heavy-Duty Trades Qualified certification with commercial transport experience and a valid CVIP certification to inspect vehicles with a GVW greater than 5,500kg.

At BC Transit, the minimum annual salary for a Mechanic is $100,244. Mechanics have the ability to make additional money through various shift premiums and overtime.   Additionally ,  The minimum annual employer-paid benefits equates to $16,714 per year, These employer-paid benefits include dental, extended health, long-term disability, an employee bus pass, and 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...

Mechanics at BC Transit currently work a compressed work schedule of 4 ten-hour shifts with 3 consecutive days off.  Shift schedules are Monday-Thursday, Tuesday-Friday and Friday-Monday days and nights. We are open from 04 : 30am to 02 : 30am.

Under the direction of Maintenance Supervisors or designated Tradespersons, will inspect, troubleshoot, test, repair and perform maintenance on BC Transit’s fleet, which includes brake systems, suspension, engines, hydraulics, electrical, air conditioning, fuel systems, transmissions and driveline components.  Will be required to identify and order parts as well as rebuild components and change off buses needing repairs as required.

Please note, if you are currently a Mechanic Apprentice looking for work experience, we are not reviewing apprentice applications at this time. We will have a separate posting when positions become available.

What you'll bring to the table...

What we'll bring to the table...

The physical requirements of the role...

Please see the linked Job Description below for the list of physical demands for this role.

What next steps could look like...

Please include in your application :

At BC Transit, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace; if you’re excited about this role and you have a combination of education and experience that you feel would fulfill its requirements, we encourage you to apply.  In keeping with this belief, we do not discriminate on any basis. Should you require any accommo dation or have questions, please let us know.