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Ontario Northland

Public bus and rail agency in Northern Ontario

Bus Driver

Passenger Transport DrivingPosted on Nov 12
Full-timeThunder Bay, ON, CanadaCA$54.2k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • Passion for customer service.
  • A high-school diploma or secondary-school equivalency certificate (GED).
  • A valid Class B or C driver's licence; applicants with a Class A or D licence will also be considered.
  • A valid Z endorsement on the driver's licence; support is available to eligible Class B or C licence holders to obtain it.
  • A clean driving record.
  • A valid passport.
  • Ability to lift objects weighing up to 75 pounds (approximately 34 kilograms).
  • Availability for shift work, including weekends and holidays.
  • Flexibility to adapt to changes in schedules and shifts.
  • Commitment to complying with the Commission's occupational health and safety standards.
  • Willingness to work night shifts.
  • Ability to work calmly and patiently under pressure and use conflict-resolution and de-escalation techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Initially work on a rotating basis as a spare employee, covering scheduled line and charter services as well as garage shifts.
  • Drive the bus safely using defensive-driving techniques.
  • Keep to schedules and make scheduled stops on assigned routes.
  • Greet passengers courteously; provide route, schedule, and connection information; assist with restraint systems, access ramps, and lifts; provide other help as needed; and announce major roads, facilities, and/or important bus stops over a microphone while driving.
  • Collect valid fares using an electronic fare-collection system.
  • Inspect and prepare the assigned bus for proper operation, including completing a pre-trip inspection.
  • Complete the detailed daily record of hours of service required by the Ministry of Transportation and comply with its hours-of-service requirements.
  • Provide charter services in Canada and the United States when required.
  • Comply with uniform instructions and the Commission's applicable regulations, rules, and policies.
  • Work garage shifts and perform driver and labourer duties, including cleaning buses.
  • Maintain punctuality, reliability, and attendance to support efficient, cost-effective public transportation.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of and experience in the bus transportation industry.
  • Proficiency in both official languages, English and French.

About the Company

Ontario Northland

Public bus and rail agency in Northern Ontario

Ontario Northland is a provincial transportation agency that runs intercity buses, passenger trains and rail freight services for communities and businesses in Northern Ontario. Its Polar Bear Express links Cochrane and Moosonee, while freight connections give regional shippers access to rail networks across North America. The agency also rebuilds locomotives and passenger rail cars for other railway and transit operators at its North Bay repair centre. It earns fares and service fees, with provincial funding supporting transportation operations and infrastructure. Established by the Ontario government in 1902, it is headquartered in North Bay, Ontario.

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Headquarters
North Bay, Canada
Founded
1902

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