Transit bus driver Jobs in Victoria, BC

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

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

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

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 driving experience
• 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 hours a 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 :

Premiums :

Sunday is time and a half

Benefits :

The physical requirements of the role...

What next steps could look like...

The Application Checklist on our "Drive With Us" page will walk you through what to include in your application if you are interested in applying.

Along with your resume, you must include the following in order to be considered for this role :

If you have less than 5 years of driving experience in BC, you will need to attach the below documents to your application  from your previous Country or Province dated within 14 days :

Additional Information :

Click here to get answers to frequently asked questions about working as a Transit Operator and our application process

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.