Bus Operator Job at City of Regina
Openings : Up to 6
Location Name : City of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan, CA
Date Posted : June 14, 2022
Closing Date: December 31, 2022
Profession : Transit
Experience Level(s) : Entry-Level
Desired Employment Status : Permanent
Education Level(s) : Completion of Grade twelve (12), including a suitable driving and work history record and demonstrated ability to deal with the public.
Job ID : 507
Position Summary
PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE BULLETIN THOROUGHLY AND CAREFULLY. THE APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS ARE CLEARLY EXPLAINED.
Regina Transit is recruiting applicants to become part of a pool of qualified Bus Operators who are trained and ready to step in to permanent operator positions as the positions become open and available.
City of Regina Bus Operators are skilled professional drivers who provide excellent customer service while transporting citizens in a safe and courteous manner. Bus Operators are expected to follow all applicable traffic rules and regulations, assist passengers with transit information, transport passengers on schedule, and secure passenger with mobility devices as required. Customer Service and Safety are of the utmost importance; therefore, City of Regina Bus Operators demonstrate a considerable degree of courtesy and tact when dealing with the public as well as initiative, sound judgement and superior skill in operating a bus in a wide range of weather and road conditions.
Hours of Work - Regina Transit operates seven (7) days per week; therefore Operator shifts can vary substantially. Working hours can include split shifts, weekends, early mornings, late nights and statutory holidays. Because this is an unionized environment, shift scheduling and vacation requests are based on seniority.
PLEASE READ BELOW INFORMATION CAREFULLY
ONLINE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS & SCREENING CRITERIA
Candidates will be screened on the following criteria:
Please ensure your resume and cover letter explain how your qualifications and experience meet the screening criteria. Failure to provide a complete resume could result in your application not being considered:
Completion of Grade 12/GED
Clean Driver’s Abstract
Suitable driving record & work history record
Experience working with the public
Please ensure that your resume includes up-to-date and relevant contact information; particularly a valid email address
As noted below in the Selection Process, the first two steps include communication via email.
SELECTION PROCESS
After review of resumes and cover letters, an email will be sent to those candidates we wish to bring forward in the selection process.
This email will request that the candidates respond, providing proof of education (diploma, high school transcript or GED certificate, etc.), copy of a recent Driver's Abstract and; if your country of origin is not Canada you will be asked to provide proof of entitlement to work in Canada; citizenship or a permanent resident card.
If the documents provided are satisfactory, candidates will be requested by email, to attend Job Suitability tests.
Following Job Suitability tests, select candidates will be requested to attend an in-person interview.
Following the interview, reference checks will be completed for those candidates we intend to offer employment.
Following a verbal offer of employment, candidates must provide a clear Criminal Record Check and proof of successful completion of the SGI written exam to obtain a Class 2 Learner’s license with Air Endorsement.
If all steps in this process are met, the successful candidate will begin the 6 week training program with the City of Regina Transit Department.
Due to the large number of applications, we receive every year, it is very important to ensure that your resume sets you apart from the rest and clearly indicates what makes you the best candidate for the job. We wish all of our applicants the best of luck. As stated above, you will be contacted by email if you are selected for testing, candidate no longer being considered will also be notified by email.
✓ Note: Testing may be done to evaluate job suitability
✓ Note: As per the City of Regina's Criminal Record Check Policy , the successful candidates are required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check.
✓ Note: Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of acquired education.
Jurisdiction: Local 588
Division: Citizen Services
Department: Transit & Fleet
Hourly Salary: $21.75 - $28.43 ($17.94/hour during the 6-week training period) (2021 Rates)
The City of Regina values diversity in our workforce and encourages applications from all qualified Employment Equity candidates.
Note: The City of Regina strives to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact Talent at 306-777-7550 or by email at Talent@regina.ca .
Please Note :
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Location Name : City of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan, CA
Date Posted : June 14, 2022
Closing Date: December 31, 2022
Profession : Transit
Experience Level(s) : Entry-Level
Desired Employment Status : Permanent
Education Level(s) : Completion of Grade twelve (12), including a suitable driving and work history record and demonstrated ability to deal with the public.
Job ID : 507
Position Summary
PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE BULLETIN THOROUGHLY AND CAREFULLY. THE APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS ARE CLEARLY EXPLAINED.
Regina Transit is recruiting applicants to become part of a pool of qualified Bus Operators who are trained and ready to step in to permanent operator positions as the positions become open and available.
City of Regina Bus Operators are skilled professional drivers who provide excellent customer service while transporting citizens in a safe and courteous manner. Bus Operators are expected to follow all applicable traffic rules and regulations, assist passengers with transit information, transport passengers on schedule, and secure passenger with mobility devices as required. Customer Service and Safety are of the utmost importance; therefore, City of Regina Bus Operators demonstrate a considerable degree of courtesy and tact when dealing with the public as well as initiative, sound judgement and superior skill in operating a bus in a wide range of weather and road conditions.
Hours of Work - Regina Transit operates seven (7) days per week; therefore Operator shifts can vary substantially. Working hours can include split shifts, weekends, early mornings, late nights and statutory holidays. Because this is an unionized environment, shift scheduling and vacation requests are based on seniority.
PLEASE READ BELOW INFORMATION CAREFULLY
ONLINE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS & SCREENING CRITERIA
Candidates will be screened on the following criteria:
Please ensure your resume and cover letter explain how your qualifications and experience meet the screening criteria. Failure to provide a complete resume could result in your application not being considered:
Completion of Grade 12/GED
Clean Driver’s Abstract
Suitable driving record & work history record
Experience working with the public
Please ensure that your resume includes up-to-date and relevant contact information; particularly a valid email address
As noted below in the Selection Process, the first two steps include communication via email.
SELECTION PROCESS
After review of resumes and cover letters, an email will be sent to those candidates we wish to bring forward in the selection process.
This email will request that the candidates respond, providing proof of education (diploma, high school transcript or GED certificate, etc.), copy of a recent Driver's Abstract and; if your country of origin is not Canada you will be asked to provide proof of entitlement to work in Canada; citizenship or a permanent resident card.
If the documents provided are satisfactory, candidates will be requested by email, to attend Job Suitability tests.
Following Job Suitability tests, select candidates will be requested to attend an in-person interview.
Following the interview, reference checks will be completed for those candidates we intend to offer employment.
Following a verbal offer of employment, candidates must provide a clear Criminal Record Check and proof of successful completion of the SGI written exam to obtain a Class 2 Learner’s license with Air Endorsement.
If all steps in this process are met, the successful candidate will begin the 6 week training program with the City of Regina Transit Department.
Due to the large number of applications, we receive every year, it is very important to ensure that your resume sets you apart from the rest and clearly indicates what makes you the best candidate for the job. We wish all of our applicants the best of luck. As stated above, you will be contacted by email if you are selected for testing, candidate no longer being considered will also be notified by email.
✓ Note: Testing may be done to evaluate job suitability
✓ Note: As per the City of Regina's Criminal Record Check Policy , the successful candidates are required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check.
✓ Note: Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of acquired education.
Jurisdiction: Local 588
Division: Citizen Services
Department: Transit & Fleet
Hourly Salary: $21.75 - $28.43 ($17.94/hour during the 6-week training period) (2021 Rates)
The City of Regina values diversity in our workforce and encourages applications from all qualified Employment Equity candidates.
Note: The City of Regina strives to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact Talent at 306-777-7550 or by email at Talent@regina.ca .
Please Note :
nvalabs.org is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, nvalabs.org provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.