Now Hiring: Transit Drivers – North of Smokey

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Are you…

  • An excellent, careful driver with a clean driving record and have (or are willing to get) a Class 4 license?
  • A kind, positive and dependable person who loves to meet new people and who puts others at ease?
  • Looking for a way to stay active and make a difference in the lives of the residents of Victoria County?

Reporting to and operating under the supervision of the Transit Administrator, this position is responsible for providing excellent customer service and acting as an ambassador for Victoria County Transit.  

Term:           Permanent
Hours:          As needed
Rate:            Starting at $19.00 per hour

Responsibilities:

  • Being a safe and responsible driver while providing transportation in VCT’s fleet vehicles to locations throughout Victoria County and Cape Breton on an as-needed basis
  • Safely assisting passengers in boarding and leaving fleet vehicles, and from an accessible doorway at their point of origin to an accessible doorway at their destination.
  • Keeping fleet vehicles clean and in excellent working order.

Qualifications and Abilities:

  • Valid Nova Scotia Class 4 Restricted with Condition 16 (or better) Driver’s License
  • Clean driver’s abstract
  • Clear criminal/child abuse registry records
  • 3-5 years of related driving experience
  • Other certifications (First Aid, etc.) as required
  • No known health conditions and/or taking medications that may affect the ability to drive or carry out driving.

About Victoria County Transit:

VISION:  Helping to create communities where everyone can access the services and opportunities, they need to lead healthy, connected lives.  

MISSION:  Providing accessible, supportive, door-to-door transportation options to all residents of Victoria County with a focus on those who have barriers due to age, health, mobility, and finances.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter to Terri Shobbrook, Transit Administrator, at terri.shobbrook@victoriacounty.ca. If you have any questions, please call 902.295.0508.

Please note, this position will remain posted until filled.

Are you… An excellent, careful driver with a clean driving record and have (or are willing to get) a Class 4 license? A kind, positive and dependable person who loves to meet new people and who puts others at ease? Looking for a way to stay active and make a difference in the lives of the residents of Victoria County? Reporting to and operating under the supervision of the Transit Administrator, this position is responsible for providing excellent customer service and acting as an ambassador for Victoria County Transit. Term: Permanent Hours: As needed Rate: Starting at $19.00 per hour Responsibilities: Being a safe and responsible driver while providing transportation in VCT’s fleet vehicles to locations throughout Victoria County and Cape Breton on an as-needed basis Safely assisting passengers in boarding and leaving fleet vehicles, and from an accessible doorway at their point of origin to an accessible doorway at their destination. Keeping fleet vehicles clean and in excellent working order. Qualifications and Abilities: Valid Nova Scotia Class 4 Restricted with Condition 16 (or better) Driver’s License Clean driver’s abstract Clear criminal/child abuse registry records 3-5 years of related driving experience Other certifications (First Aid, etc.) as required No known health conditions and/or taking medications that may affect the ability to drive or carry out driving. About Victoria County Transit: VISION: Helping to create communities where everyone can access the services and opportunities, they need to lead healthy, connected lives. MISSION: Providing accessible, supportive, door-to-door transportation options to all residents of Victoria County with a focus on those who have barriers due to age, health, mobility, and finances. How to Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter to Terri Shobbrook, Transit Administrator, at terri.shobbrook@victoriacounty.ca. If you have any questions, please call 902.295.0508. Please note, this position will remain posted until filled.