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.
Grade twelve (12) or GED - If education is from outside of Canada, you must obtain a Canadian equivalency
OR
An equivalent combination of training and experience (2 years of professional driving experience with passengers & a minimum of 2 years of experience in the customer service field that includes experience dealing with the public (face-to-face)
Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license (or higher) or provincial equivalent (non-probationary & non-graduated)
Applicants must have held a valid license for the last five (5) consecutive years
Assets:
Advanced Licensing: A valid Class 1 or 2 driver's license.
Extensive Customer Service: 4 years of face-to-face experience serving the public.
Proven Driving Record: 4 years of continuous, professional driving experience (driving passengers. example: transit, school bus, uber, taxi, airport shuttle etc)
Relevant Experience: Prior experience operating large vehicles or previous work as a transit operator.
A minimum of 6 months of experience working with diverse clients with complex needs such as caregivers, healthcare workers, home health aide, personal care attendant
What you need to be Hired:
MUST provide a minimum 5-year Commercial Driver's Abstract meeting all of the following criteria:
No more than three (3) demerits (or equivalent) and no more than one (1) moving violation/conviction within the last 5 years
No past or pending license suspensions or Criminal Code suspensions or convictions within the last 5 years
Non-driving related suspensions of registry services, if indicated, must show a reinstatement date
Note: Demerits reduced by attending a defensive driver training course will not be accepted
As you will be working among vulnerable members of the public, a Police Information Check including a Vulnerable Sector Search satisfactory to the City of Edmonton is required. (Please note, candidates will be responsible for any costs associated with this requirement)
Pre-employment driver’s medical examination and a Functional Abilities Assessment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) satisfactory to the City of Edmonton
Successful completion of an Alberta Air Brake Endorsement and Alberta Class 2 license written knowledge test prior to training
Selected applicants must pass all applicable assessments and testing
The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits.
Permanent full-time positions
Hours of Work: Applicants must be available to work a variety of shifts such as straight or split shifts, evenings, weekends and holidays. Shifts can be any time of the day and any 7 days of the week.
First-year: Guaranteed minimum of 67.5 hours biweekly
Second-year and onwards: Guaranteed minimum of 74 hours biweekly
Salary:
Training Rate: $25.674 Hourly
Post Training Rate: $31.558- $39.444 (Hourly); $61,774.790 - $77,211.630 (Annually)
Talent Acquisition Consultant: AG/VH
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