Bus Driver - Night Shift

Job posting closes: At our core, the City of Whitehorse is committed to cultivating an inclusive employee community and workspace, confronting racism and biases for fairness and equity, while advancing reconciliation and accessibility.
The City promotes work life balance for its employees and offers flexible work arrangements, such as work from home and compressed work weeks, subject to applicable administrative directives.
An Eligibility List may be established from this job posting – The duration of the eligibility list will be 6 months. This position is covered by a collective agreement between the City of Whitehorse and the Public Service Alliance of Canada/Yukon Employees Union.
Driver, Bus
The incumbent is responsible for safely operating the City transit buses according to a set daily schedule. Ensure that the transit bus is in good operating condition at all times, pick up and drop off customers as per the schedule, maintain order and security on the bus and obey all laws and regulations.
Operate the bus in a safe and efficient way in accordance with established schedules and all relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
Ensure that the bus is clean and in proper working condition at all times.
Provide customer service to passengers by answering inquiries, providing route information, and giving directions.
Perform circle inspection of bus interior/exterior.
Maintain orderliness on the bus by effectively diffusing difficult situations.
Complete accident and/or other reports as required, related to any incidences occurring during the shift.
CategoryTrades, Transport, Operators & Labourers
Exposure to extreme weather conditions, noise, fumes and dirt when driving buses or working at transit sites.
Grade 10 or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered and 3 years safe driving experience in extreme weather conditions including snow and ice.
Valid class 5 driver’s license and written Class 2 with Air Brake Endorsement.
Meet the minimum age and medical standards requirement.
Ability to obtain Class 2 driver’s license within 3 weeks of hire.
Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with the public and providing assistance in a variety of situations.
Knowledge of traffic and highway safety rules and regulations.
Ability to work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.
Conventional Bus Driver
Provide assistance to persons with disabilities (boarding, de-boarding, securing, etc.)
Handy Bus Driver
Provides curb to curb assistance to persons with disabilities
Transit software, transit buses, communications equipment, emergency equipment (e.g. fire extinguisher on buses and building alarm system) and general office equipment including computer skills to operate software programs including electronic mail, ERP, etc.
Job seekers are required to create an online profile and submit their application electronically through the City's online Applicant system via . Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the recruiting process.
Employment Contract-YEU Local Y046
Organizational Unit-City of Whitehorse - Community Services - Transit Services