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Para-Transit Driver

@ Pacific Western Transportation

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Calgary, Alberta

$23.47–$26.07/hrFull-time
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Overview

SOUTHLAND Transportation is hiring full-time Para-Transit Drivers for its Specialized Transportation Services team. The drivers safely transport special needs customers on a split-shift schedule across 365 days a year, including weekends and holidays. The posting offers paid training, a benefits package, and wages of $23.47/hour after training, rising to $26.07/hour after probation.

Pay:

$23.47–$26.07 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Safely transport special needs customers daily
  • Provide superior customer service
  • Work 5 days per week across a 7-day period, including weekends
  • Work split shifts averaging 8 hours per day

Requirements summary:

  • Valid Class 5 (non-GDL) driver's licence
  • Clean drivers abstract
  • Clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check
  • Pass a city knowledge test
  • Physical ability to push and pull wheelchairs up a ramp
  • Experience with special needs individuals is an asset

Tools & skills

wheelchair ramp
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-30
First seen by our source
2026-10-30
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAllied health
Hours per week40
Scheduleday, evening, holidays, weekends
Travelair: none · ground: moderate
Work settingVehicle, Client sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer none
Licences & certificationsClass 4 (training provided)
Driver’s licencerequired
Background checksdriving record, criminal record, vulnerable sector
Perks mentionedPaid training

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Pacific Western Transportation

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Pacific Western Transportation (PWT) is the largest privately-held passenger transportation company in Canada

Full company description

Founded in 1957, Pacific Western Transportation (PWT) is the largest privately-owned passenger transportation company in Canada. Today PWT offers comprehensive transportation services and solutions across the country, with over 4,000 employees and numerous business locations. Our operations are separated into four divisions: Motor Coach, Oilsands, Student Transportation, and Transit. PWT’s varied operations are unified by a company-wide commitment to the Core Values first established by our founder R.B. (Bob) Colborne. At the heart of these core values is an unwavering dedication to customer service and safety, as supported by our Safely Home brand. At PWT, our people are our greatest asset. After all, it’s our people who safely transport our passengers to where they need to be. In all of the urban or rural communities we serve, PWT’s employees bring our Core Values to life, day in and day out. --------

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Reported office locations
  • 221 18 St SE, 204, Calgary, Alberta Head Office, CA
Business categories
  • Transportation
Other recorded names
  • Pacific Western Transportation Ltd
Specialties
  • People Transportation
  • Logistics
  • Customer Service
  • Safety
  • Buses
  • Transportation
  • Employee Transportation
  • Student Transportation
  • Motorcoach Transportation
  • Transit Transportation
  • and Public Transit
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Founded in 1957, Pacific Western Transportation (PWT) is the largest privately-owned passenger transportation company in Canada. Today PWT offers comprehensive transportation services and solutions across the country, with over 4,000 employees and numerous business locations. Our operations are separated into four divisions: Motor Coach, Oilsands, Student Transportation, and Transit. PWT’s varied operations are…

FieldValue
IndustryTruck Transportation
Company size5,001-10,000 employees
HeadquartersCalgary, Alberta
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1957
SpecialtiesPeople TransportationLogisticsCustomer ServiceSafetyBusesTransportationEmployee TransportationStudent TransportationMotorcoach TransportationTransit Transportation
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Job description

Para-Transit Driver

Why You Should Choose SOUTHLAND

  • Paid training
  • Benefits package
  • Competitive wages - $23.47/hour after training period, increasing to $26.07/hour following probation
  • Employee recognition programs
  • Rewarding and positive work environment
  • Opportunity for advancement

Job Description

SOUTHLAND Transportation is currently seeking career-oriented Para-Transit Drivers to join our Specialized Transportation Services (STS) team! Drivers are responsible for safely transporting special needs customers on a daily basis and must be committed to providing superior service.

STS operates 365 days a year, which includes all holidays. This position provides full-time hours, 5 days per week in a 7 day period, including weekends; working an average of 8 hours per day across a 12 hour split shift. As this description depicts the typical requirements of the job, hours and requirements may vary dependent on customer needs.

Requirements

  • Valid Class 5 (non-GDL) driver’s license (Class 4 training provided)
  • Clean drivers abstract
  • Clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check
  • Strong knowledge of city roadways - must pass a city knowledge test
  • Physical ability to push/pull wheelchairs up and down a ramp
  • Experience working with special needs individuals is considered an asset

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