Start Rate (Non-negotiable): $30.53 per hour

Mid rate (Non-negotiable): $32.35 per hour

Top rate (Non-negotiable): $37.40

7 Week Training Rate (Non-negotiable): $16.86 per hour

Available Shifts for Part Time: Scheduled hours may be a minimum of 18 hours and maximum of 33 hours per week . You will support a 24/7 operation, including working different shifts such as days, evenings, weekends, split shifts, and holidays.

Work Location: Driver routes may be assigned anywhere within the Greater Golden Horseshoe based on operational needs. To view our service area, please click here .

Based on business needs and the seniority bidding process, a Driver may be assigned to any of the following home bases:

• Aberfoyle Garage.
• Brampton Garage.
• East Gwillimbury Garage.
• Oshawa Garage.
• Steeprock Garage.
• Streetsville Garage.
• Hamilton Garage.
• Kitchener Garage.
• Niagara Falls Garage.

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.

Come drive with us and be part of a diverse and customer-focused team ! Metrolinx is now accepting applications for GO Bus Drivers.

We live and breathe safety while delighting our customers. If you have a passion for customer service, a desire to serve the community, and know the importance of keeping yourself and others safe—then this may be the role for you!

What will I be doing?

• Transport and assists customers and baggage if required.
• Examine proof of payment in the form of proper fare media for the zones travelled and operate
  fare equipment.
• Take responsibility for fare transactions and tickets for various time periods.
• Ensure all Transit Regulations are observed by customers.
• Make announcements and provide customer service.
• Performs pre- and post-trip bus inspections in accordance with the most current regulations and Metrolinx policy.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the interior and exterior of the bus.
• Ensure seating adjustments are made to assist customers who have special needs.
• Follow prescribed protocols in response to different levels of Safety Alerts.
• Represent Metrolinx and the Metrolinx brand and work in accordance with Metrolinx customer and safety charters when providing customer service.
• Must be able to work effectively in a dynamic work environment with a diverse customer base.
• Perform other tasks as assigned and agreed upon with the Union, including non-driving tasks.

Work Conditions:

• Drivers must perform all tasks related to boarding/deboarding and securing a wheeled mobility aid (WMA) customer.
• May be asked to assist with loading and unloading customer baggage. which may from time to time involve some degree of heavy lifting.
• Is in sitting position for extended periods of time without relief.
• Need high degree of visual concentration.
• May experience variable weather conditions for short periods, also noise, fumes, dirt, dust, and work with the public.
• May have overnight travel.
• Will work rotating shift work, including split shifts, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week plus statutory holidays, and comply with Ontario Commercial Driving Hours of Service regulations.

What skills & qualifications do I need?

Have a current and valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s licence or higher for a minimum of two (2) years with no more than two (2) demerit points and have no pending charges under the Highway Traffic Act that may result in two (2) or more demerit points.

• Level of reading, writing, and learning skills normally attained through the completion of a high school education
• Minimum of six (6) months public facing customer service experience (dealing directly with the public/customers).
• Experience driving a commercial vehicle or other large vehicle is an asset.
• Ability to Assist customers and emergency services (under the direction from Network Operations Control).
• Interpersonal skills to maintain customer relations.
• Good verbal communication skills to communicate with customers in different situations (detours, emergency info, etc.)
• Require the ability to receive, understand and follow instructions audibly in the field on a regular basis.
• Able to work independently within varying shifts/schedules, sit for extended periods of time, exercise a high degree of visual concentration, and drive large vehicles safely in variable weather and traffic conditions.
• Capable of dealing with cash, tickets, and tariffs.
• Obtain and maintain a Class “B” driver’s licence and a “Z” endorsement. Please click here to review the requirements for obtaining a Class “B” driver’s licence before submitting your application.
• Must successfully complete the New Driver Training program and all other training required by corporate policy.

Need to upgrade your G License? Following the assessment process, we offer a paid 7-week training program to upgrade your G licence to a BZ, giving you the skills and knowledge to operate commercial vehicles safely and professionally.

Already hold a BZ Licence? Following the assessment process, you may qualify for a paid streamlined training program that will see you leverage your existing skills and set you up for success.

Don’t Meet Every Requirement?

If you’re excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.

Accommodation:

We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: 416-202-5601 or email hr.recruitment@metrolinx.com .

Application Process:

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any background information provided be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

Metrolinx employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance with Metrolinx’s Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Standard, made under the Metrolinx Communicable Diseases in the Workplace Policy, as a condition of being eligible for the recruitment process. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required. If you are not able to obtain COVID-19 vaccination for a reason related to a protected ground of discrimination under applicable human rights legislation, you can request accommodation from Metrolinx.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.