Part-Time Transit Operator (1 vacancy)

Salary :

$29.28 - 32.9 hourly

Company : City Of Woodstock

Job Type : Part-Time

Woodstock, On

Number of Applicants

000+

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Job Description - Part-Time Transit Operator (1 vacancy)

2025-82

PART TIME TRANSIT OPERATOR (1 vacancy)

Reporting to: Transit Supervisor
Department: Transit
Classification: PERMANENT Part Time; Unionized
Salary Range: $29.28- $32.90/hour as per Schedule “A”
Hours of Work: Up to 24 hours as per Collective Agreement
Starting Date: As soon as possible
Application Deadline: No later than 4:00 p.m. September 4, 2025

Why City of Woodstock?
Known as the Friendly-City, Woodstock is located in the heart of Oxford County and blends big city conveniences with a small-town feel. With a growing population of over 45,000 welcoming citizens, Woodstock residents place high value on our small-town atmosphere, while enjoying urban amenities. The city is a great place to call home with amazing parks and trails, fantastic amenities as well as wonderful arts and cultural facilities. At the crossroads of highways 401 and 403, Woodstock has a thriving manufacturing sector and opportunities in agriculture, education and healthcare and convenient access to communities across Southwestern Ontario. Visitors can enjoy the city’s many festivals and delight in the many local shops and restaurants in Downtown Woodstock.
When you work for the City, you get to be part of an incredible team of dedicated people with a range of skills and experiences to share. Our team works together to help build a strong, connected community where people have access to the services they need, while enjoying a relaxed lifestyle. Other great benefits to working at the City of Woodstock:

Join a growing and dynamic organization offering rewarding careers,
Competitive Wages,
Option to join a Defined Benefit Pension Plan (OMERS) where employee contributions are matched by the City,
Training opportunities to support you in this role,
And a great working environment for individuals committed to making a difference, just to name a few.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Defensively drive a City bus on a preset route:
- Adhere to Highway Traffic Act Regulations,
- Maintain specified schedule,
- Navigate detours or road blockages as mandated,
- Monitors passenger fare payments for group and monthly passes,
- Accurately issues transfers,
- Ensure all equipment, passengers are properly secured,
- Adheres to all AODA mandated protocols in properly securing Assistive Devices.
Perform regular circle checks of the bus, report any anomalies or concerns to Transit Supervisor/Leadhand.
Identify any mechanical problems/concerns encountered or noted on route to Transit Supervisor/Leadhand.
Establish great rapport with passengers and peers.
Act as an Ambassador of the City by conducting themselves in a professional manner.
In the event of an emergency or motor vehicle accident, supports and checks the wellbeing of all passengers, notifies the Transit Supervisor/Leadhand, and all emergency services based on needs.
Train new drivers as required.
Perform other duties as assigned from time to time.

Qualifications:

Essential:

Must possess a valid Class “B or C” Driver’s License with “Z” Endorsement and must maintain license in good standing.
Must have exceptional customer experience and feel comfortable interacting with the public.
Must always conduct themselves in a positive and professional manner.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Work with minimal supervision, follows the Rules and Regulations as established by the Transit Division.

Preferred:

Standard First Aid with CPR-C and AED certification.
Knowledge and working experience in AODA Customer Service Regulation.

Working Conditions:

Subject to driving in adverse road conditions.
Requires sitting for long periods of time.
Working in a very public forum and subject to constant public scrutiny.
May be requested to work additional hours

The City of Woodstock is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We embrace equity, diversity, justice, inclusion and belonging and we’re committed to building a team that represents many backgrounds, perspectives and skills, representative of the communities we serve. The more inclusive we are, the better our work and workplace will be. We are committed to creating a workplace where people experience meaningful work, a sense of hope and optimism, an environment of trust, and inspired results. If this sounds like an environment in which you would like to work, apply here today! We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially those who can provide different perspectives and contribute to a further diversification of ideas.

Please note: Immediate family member, as per City of Woodstock Nepotism Policy, HR-015, shall not be employed in the City of Woodstock in any capacity under the following circumstances, but not limited to wherein the family member is in a supervisory or management capacity or responsible for the work of the individual or the department. A conflict of interest must be declared to the Director of Human Resources as outlined in the City of Woodstock Nepotism Policy, HR-015 as soon as it has been identified.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Woodstock will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the City’s Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation by contacting [email protected]. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Personal Privacy Act, personal information collected will only be used for candidate selection. Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Satisfactory passing of a criminal record check, employment and proof of qualifications, will be required of any successful candidate(s) for this position

We invite all qualified applicants to submit their resume and cover letter via online at http://careers.cityofwoodstock.ca.

We thank all candidates who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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