Posted 14 days ago
Transit Bus Operator
@ City of Saskatoon
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Overview
City of Saskatoon is hiring multiple permanent full-time Transit Bus Operators in Saskatoon Transit. The role drives scheduled routes, serves passengers as a service ambassador, and reports operational problems. Shift work including weekends and evenings is required, with a weekly schedule of 40 hours and pay of $24.65 to $32.42 CAD per hour.
Pay:
$24.65–$32.42 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Operate a bus safely and courteously on scheduled routes
- Provide passengers with schedule and stop information
- Act as a service ambassador for all transit riders
- Report delays and mechanical problems per procedures
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 education
- Three years public transportation experience, including two in customer service
- Valid Class 2A Learner's Licence
- Current SGI driver's abstract showing a safe record
- Thorough knowledge of Saskatoon's geography
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-23
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-24
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Transportation & driving |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Vehicle, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector, driving record |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Education | High school (required) |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
City of Saskatoon
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 26 |
Position: Transit Bus Operator
Division: Transportation and Construction
Department: Saskatoon Transit
Term: Multiple Permanent Full Time positions available.
Closing Date: 12/31/2026
Labour Group: ATU 615
Posting: 4865
Job Summary
Under supervision of the Service Supervisor, this position drives a bus to transport passengers to local destinations in a safe, courteous manner and provides related information to the public in a polite and professional manner.
Before applying, you may want to click below to learn more about the qualification, benefits and other information regarding Saskatoon Transit Bus Operators!
Duties & Responsibilities
- Operates a bus in a safe and courteous manner in accordance with Saskatoon Transit rules and regulations either along scheduled routes to local destinations.
- Provides passengers with information about schedules and stops.
- Act as a Service Ambassador by delivering safe, courteous, and professional service to all transit riders. Foster a positive customer experience through clear communication, respectful interactions, and timely support while ensuring accessibility and passenger safety at all times.
- Reports all operational problems, such as delays and mechanical problems, according to established procedures.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Grade 12 education.
- Three years’ experience in public transportation service delivery, including two years customer service experience.
- Possession of a valid Class 2A Learners Licence.
- Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record
- Thorough knowledge of the geographic layout of the City of Saskatoon.
- Demonstrated ability to deal courteously and tactfully with the public.
- Knowledge of, and empathy with, the transportation needs of persons with disabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, civic departments and outside agencies.
- Physical ability to perform the assigned duties and work in all climates.
Requires Security Check
Acceptable current Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector Search (VSS) upon offer of employment.
Additional Requirements
Shift work including weekends and evenings are required.
Before applying, you may want to click below to learn more about the qualification, benefits and other information regarding Saskatoon Transit Bus Operators!
Weekly Hours: 40
Salary Range: $24.65 to $32.42 CAD per hour (2026 rates)
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The City of Saskatoon offers an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds. As an equity partner with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC), the City commits to diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. By having our workforce reflect the community we serve, we support the realization of miyo-pimatisiwin, (me-o-pi-ma-ti-si-win) “the good life”, for all residents. To learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the City, please visit Saskatoon.ca/diversity
Accommodation
The City of Saskatoon strives to provide an accessible and inclusive workplace for all, including throughout the application and selection process through reasonable access and accommodations. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email [email protected].
While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
Our Recruitment Process: Application > Posting Closes > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to the City
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