TransLink is hiring for dozens of well-paying jobs this winter
TransLink is hiring for dozens of well-paying jobs around Metro Vancouver, and if you’re ready to shift your career into high gear, they come with a variety of benefits and competitive wages.
Coast Mountain Bus Company (CMBC) has posted an open call for Conventional Bus and Community Shuttle drivers, with applications being accepted until Monday, Feb. 9.
TransLink positions are not limited to being behind the wheel. Metro Vancouver’s regional transportation authority is also hiring for several positions at SkyTrain.
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Wages for conventional transit operators start at $29.20 and can rise to $41.72 with a work schedule of 37.5 hours a week.
Benefits include medical and dental coverage, paid vacation, a free transit pass, and paid training.
As a community shuttle operator, wages are still competitive but slightly less than those of a conventional transit operator.
Wages start at $25.19 per hour, and you can earn up to $35.22 per hour. The shuttle operator role is also a casual position.
“Over 900,000 passengers rely on Coast Mountain Bus Company every day to get them to work, school and all of the activities that make life on the Lower Mainland so rich and exciting,” said CMBC online. “Our more than 5,400 dedicated employees keep the buses, the people and in so many ways the vibrant pace of this city moving.”
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TransLink is also actively hiring for a number of SkyTrain roles, including those in Safety, Engineering, Maintenance, Operations and more.
“We value talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and are always hiring. If you have a passion for public transportation, commitment to equity, innovation and excellence and seek to make a positive impact, we encourage you to explore our current openings,” said TransLink online.
TransLink was also recently named one of eight B.C. employers among the top 100 in Canada by Forbes.
TransLink is number 30 on the list and has over 100 jobs posted on its career page, from engineering to accounting to communications. Highlights include benefits, a pension plan, and health and wellness programs.