Casual Community Bus Operator

The Region

Home to endless skies and boundless opportunities, Grande Prairie is in the heart of the Peace Region in Northwestern Alberta. The largest urban centre north of Alberta’s capital, Grande Prairie is a thriving young city of over 69,000 with a median age of 34. Whether it’s parents pushing a stroller, children filling the Eastlink Centre, or families biking on one of the many trails, there are signs of youth everywhere you turn. Grande Prairie’s youthfulness arises from the exciting opportunities that enabled population growth of over 73% between 2001 and 2021. More than 80 different cultural and ethnic groups contribute to the community which not only serves as a hub for the surrounding area but also as the heart of a thriving regional population of almost 300,000 people.

Attracting businesses, jobs, and people is enabled by a well-balanced blend of agricultural industry, strategic location, and diverse wealth of natural resources including oil, natural gas, coal, and lumber. This diversity provides a great opportunity for careers across a variety of industries. In addition, Alberta’s newest Polytechnic institution (Northwestern Polytechnic) serves as the capstone for an outstanding local educational system that facilitates personal and career growth across a full range of opportunities.

The community offers an intriguing mix of mid-size city community and big city amenities that is often referred to as “urban without urban grind”. There is endless possibility for residents to get involved and connected! For sport and recreation fans, there is a wide variety of parks and trails to explore across the city, as well as several state-of-the-art recreational facilities. An exciting and engaged arts and culture community is also very active in venues such as the Montrose Cultural Centre, the Centre for Creative Arts and the Grande Prairie Live Theatre and supported by a multitude of cultural and neighbourhood associations.

With something for everyone, Grande Prairie is the perfect place to thrive!

The Opportunity

Under the supervision of the Transit Operations Supervisor, the Community Bus Operator operates a bus to transport passengers to local destinations in a professional, reliable, safe manner; and provides related information to the public.

Responsibilities

Typical Duties:

• Operates a Community Transit Bus in a competent, safe, and courteous manner in a variety of conditions and in accordance with City of Grande Prairie policies and Transit procedures.
• Provides assistance to persons with disabilities for boarding, de-boarding, and securing passengers.
• Performs Pre and Post Trip inspections and follows established safety procedures and standards.
• Collects fares and provides passengers with service and policy information.
• Monitors passengers' safety when boarding and exiting buses.
• Maintains bus cleanliness by sweeping it out at the end of shift/day
• There may be a requirement to wash the exterior of the bus at certain times and on certain days.
• There may be a requirement to fuel the bus at certain times and on certain days.
• Reports all operational problems, such as delays and mechanical problems, according to established procedures.
• Monitors passenger behavior and refuse service to individuals who may be a threat to the safety of others.
• Perform other related duties as required.
  
  

You Bring

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and a minimum of 2 years of safe bus driving experience, including direct and relevant experience dealing with the public. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Must hold a minimum of a class 4 Alberta Driver's License or Canadian equivalent.
• A current and clear Alberta driver's abstract is required.
• Candidates will be required to obtain an RCMP Criminal Record and a Vulnerable Sector search.
• Thorough knowledge of the geographic layout of the City of Grande Prairie.
• Knowledge of and empathy with the transportation needs of persons with disabilities.
• Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with the public.
• Demonstrated ability to participate effectively as a member of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, other professionals in various fields, co-workers, and other City departments.
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties.
• Able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills; experience in providing customer service; responding to and meeting the needs of the public.
• Flexible to meet work demands; able to work a variety of shifts.
  
  

Hours

Casual Community Bus Operators work when needed with no guarantee of hours. Community bus operator shifts are 7 days a week between the hours of 5:30am to 9:30pm.

Compensation

Starting Salary $28.95 per hour as per the CUPE Collective Agreement.

Selection Process

We appreciate your interest in our organization and thank you in advance for your application. Candidates selected for an interview will be notified via phone or email.

• To apply for this position, please utilize the "Apply Now" tab on this web page to submit your comprehensive cover letter and up-to-date resume.
• Our application review process includes a thorough evaluation of all submissions. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview scheduling.
• This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in this position.
• This posting may be used to fill more than one position.
• This posting will be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found.
  
  

Note: After submitting your application and uploading your resume, you should expect to receive an email confirmation indicating that your application for this position has been successfully submitted. If you receive this email, there is no need for any additional contact with us regarding this position.

To efficiently manage the high volume of applications we receive for each job posting, we cannot address job-specific inquiries before the interview stage. However, if you progress to the job interview stage, we will gladly provide answers to any questions you may have.