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Bus Operator

Ottawa

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About this job

Full-time permanent Bus Operator role with Ottawa Transit Services operating city buses safely and reliably while providing customer service to diverse populations. Training-based wage progression over 24 months, shift work including weekends and holidays.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate City of Ottawa buses in accordance with Highway Traffic Act and corporate policy
  • Provide safe, comfortable, efficient and reliable transportation service
  • Promote customer service mindset when interacting with the general public
  • Perform MTO pre-trip inspection of buses
  • Call out stops as per CTA directive and assist passengers while operating bus

Qualifications

  • Completion of Grade 12
  • Minimum 5 years driving experience with clean driving record free of demerit points
  • Ideally minimum 3 years relevant customer service experience with direct public contact
  • Valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver's license with 0 demerit points
  • Ability to pass MTO medical exam for class C license

At a glance

40 hours per week, shift work
Application closes 31 December 2026
Union affiliation: ATU 279/Trans Operators
Location: Transit Service, 1500 St. Laurent, Ottawa
Requisition ID: 23193

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Job details

Salary
Experience Level
Entry level
Municipality
Ottawa
Province
Ontario

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Posting

Posted
October 7, 2026
Still listed
Confirmed on the employer's site October 7, 2026
Deadline
No closing date listed

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