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Here’s your chance to advance your career while enjoying Edmonton’s diversity. Become a part of our transit team! Drive others and your career to places you might never have imagined possible. Whether you become a full-time or part-time transit operator, DATS operator, or community service operator, you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that career advancement and rewards are well within your reach.
We offer advantages that other cities can’t match:
This kind of work requires a certain type of person, and we seek a unique combination of qualities. We are looking for those who are:
These basic qualifications are the same for all positions.
These basic requirements apply to all positions:
These technical requirements apply to some positions:
All applicants will be tested.
Edmonton Transit (ETS) incorporates a comprehensive hiring process involving several assessment stages. Some steps may incur a cost to you, such as a Police Check, license upgrading and air brake certification.
View postings online at this website or at the Employment Centre at City Hall. Those interested in a driving career with ETS must submit an application on a current or ‘open’ Posting. Look at the ‘Opening’ and ‘Closing’ dates carefully. Postings for operator positions appear for a limited time, so check often.
Please Note:
Candidates will be screened based on the established knowledge and skills requirements as identified in the job posting. Candidates meeting the established job criteria as specified in the job posting will receive an email invitation for the next steps. Please check emails regularly for updates, including your junk/spam folder.
Applicants in the hiring process must spend time observing Transit Operators as they perform the day-to-day functions of their job while working with the public. The purpose of this exercise is to be exposed to the actual work environment of a Transit Operator, whether Conventional, Community Service, or DATS. By observing Operators who are “on the job,” you will be able to make a more informed decision as to whether or not you want to pursue a career as a Transit Operator.
Candidates must complete the job shadowing exercise for Conventional Transit Operator and Community Service Operator positions before attending the interview.
The Job Shadowing Exercise is specific for each driving group and is as follows:
DATS Operator (Job Shadowing is assigned during the hiring process)
Pre-employment assessments and testing steps are completed both online and on-site. Instructions will be given concerning when and where testing takes place and what to bring. Assessments and testing include the following:
Applicants who are successful in all pre-employment assessments and testing may be invited for an interview. The Job Shadowing Exercise must be completed before the interview and presented at the Interview for Conventional Transit Operator and Community Service Operator. For DATS applicants, a Job Shadowing Exercise must be completed following a successful Interview. Some of the categories that applicants are assessed in during the interview are:
Reference Checks
Police Information Check
Instructions concerning reference checks and Police Information checks will be provided in detail via email when at this step.
Applicants must successfully complete:
A decision to offer employment is based upon a complete picture of the application. Applicants are selected based on their greatest demonstrated ability. Note: A condition of employment includes obtaining a successful knowledge test for a license upgrade as well as obtaining air brake certification at the candidate’s cost before employment.
Successful completion of the hiring process does not guarantee employment.
You must meet and maintain all qualifications outlined in the job posting throughout the hiring and training process.
The training period can range from 3 weeks to 6 weeks, depending on the position.
| Position | Period |
| Conventional Transit Operator | 6 weeks (30 days) |
| DATS Operator | 5 weeks (25 days) |
| Community Service Operator | 3 weeks (15 days) |
Driving provides its own rewards and many Operators wouldn’t trade their job for anything in the world; the great reputation for service that ETS enjoys is built on it. Learn more about the various positions available.
In addition to working with a very nice team of drivers, you can easily find a shift to suit your lifestyle. The wages and benefits are very good, too.
— Denise Meyer, Community Service Operator
What defines the City of Edmonton as an employer? I would say equal opportunity, career advancement and a self-starter attitude. You’re encouraged to learn about different cultures and work as a team. And the backgrounds of the people who work here are very diverse.
— Harpreet Singh, DATS Operator
I like meeting new people, as well as building a rapport with the regulars you see on your route every day. In some cases, you might be the first person they talk to that morning. When you make someone smile, that makes you feel good.
— Dwayne Nemlander, Transit Operator
For general information about a career with ETS
| etsrecruitment@edmonton.ca |
| Telephone | 780-496-7872 |
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| http://www.facebook.com/CityofEdmontonJobs | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/company/city-of-edmonton |