Transit Operator (Bus Driver) Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 53149)

Description

Get behind the wheel of your new career! Join us and become a Transit Operator (Bus Driver). If you enjoy driving and helping visitors on their trips across our great City, this is the right opportunity for you.

If you are customer service-oriented and passionate about serving the community, put yourself in the driver's seat of a rewarding career with Edmonton Transit Service (ETS)!

What do you need to submit an application?

Applicants are required to submit the following information and documents (pdf or word format only). Please have these items ready before you start your online application. 

• Driver's License Number - enter the number in the mandatory field in the prescreening questions of the online application

• Copy of your Driver's License

• 5 year Commercial Drivers Abstract, issued within the last 30 days (e.g., dated September 27, 2025 or later).

  • This is a standard report available to all licensed drivers. A commercial license is not required to obtain this abstract. 

  • Visit this website for instructions on how to obtain a printed summary of your driving record or your nearest provincial registry office. 

• Current Resume

• Proof of Education - If education was obtained outside of Canada, please include an educational credential assessment certificate as part of your application (IQAS, WES, CES, etc.).

NOTE: 

• Make sure your application is complete. We will only review applications that have all the required information. 

• Visit the Hiring Process page to review the detailed information regarding the hiring process

• Check your email every day, including your spam or junk folder. Edmonton Transit sends all messages through email, and many of the tests that are sent have to be completed quickly.

• Candidates that apply for this position may be considered for hire at any time in 2026-2027

What's in it for you?

• We offer competitive pay and benefits including a pension plan and three weeks of paid vacation to start, job stability and paid on the job training

• ETS offers growth and development opportunities for all Transit Operators, making it a great place to build a long term career

• ETS offers one-on-one coaching from experienced Instructors and Transit Operators during training and 24/7 support from the ETS Control Centre, Supervisors, Inspectors and other Transit Operators, ensuring success from day one

• ETS provides a safe and supportive work environment where employees can plan for their future and care for their families

• You will see the City of Edmonton in a different light every day, no two days are the same!

As a Transit Operator (Bus Driver), you will:

• Join the future of transit using ETS's advanced technology and innovative equipment, designed to support Transit Operators in navigating city routes. Drive a 25 ft lift-equipped, 30 ft, 40 ft, or 60 ft transit bus in busy traffic and all types of weather

• Interact with diverse community members, caregivers and clients, provide advice, and solve problems on the go

• Handle tough situations with a focus on keeping passengers safe

• Patiently, respectfully and effectively communicate with caregivers and clients with diverse needs and abilities in a variety of diverse and challenging situations

• Drive with care to avoid and prevent accidents, follow local traffic laws and follow Edmonton Transit Service regulations and standards

• Handle various mobility devices and equipment, including manual wheelchairs, ensuring they are secure for transport

• Be independent and make your own decisions in different traffic and emergency situations

• Provide door-to-door transportation services while ensuring the safety, comfort and wellbeing of clients with diverse needs and abilities, whether onboard, boarding or disembarking the transit vehicle

For more information, visit the ETS Careers page. Do you have questions? Contact us at etsrecruitment@edmonton.ca.