Bus driver jobs in Canada

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Counted Nov 4, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 218
Employers: 95

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $26.56Across 20 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 0%0 listings
Hybrid: 0%0 listings
On-site: 99%216 listings

Not specified: 1% (2 listings)

Employers hiring include Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education & CSAP (17), COGIR Real Estate (10), Cogir Senior Living (10).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

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Added 2 months ago
CS
Bus Driver (Casual)
Cogir Senior Living
St. Albert, AB · River Ridge
- Part-time
Added 3 months ago
NV
Education Assistant - Bus Driver
North Vancouver School District #44
North Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
EDUCATION ASSISTANT (EA) – Bus Driver at Windsor Secondary
Added 3 months ago
SD
Bus Driver
School District 74 Gold Trail
Ashcroft, BC
- Full-time
The Bus Driver, under the direction of the Director of Operations and the Operations Foreman, will be required to drive a school bus in a safe and efficient
Added 3 months ago
IH
Recreation Therapy Worker | Bus Driver
Interior Health Authority
Creston, BC
- Part-time
As a Recreation Therapy Worker | Bus Driver, you will be an integral member of the interdisciplinary team, dedicated to implementing our Recreation Therapy Program in accordance with the…
Added 2 months ago
PW
Spare School and Charter Bus Driver
Pacific Western Transportation Ltd
Winnipeg, MB
- Part-time
Added 3 months ago
TC
Industrial Bus Operator
TRAXX Coachlines Ltd
Edmonton, AB
- Up to $32 CAD / hour
- Full-time
Join TRAXX Coachlines as a Full-Time Industrial Bus Operator and play a key role in providing safe and reliable transportation for passengers within Fort Saskatchewan and surrounding areas.…
Added 4 months ago
GY
2026-2027 Spare Bus Driver
Grande Yellowhead Public School Division
Edson, Alberta
- Full-time
Added 4 months ago
LS
Casual Bus Driver
Langley School District #35
Langley, British Columbia
- Full-time
Added 4 months ago
VR
Bus Driver | Part Time Weekends
VIVA Retirement Communities
Mississauga, Ontario
- Part-time
Added 2 months ago
Bus Operator
CityofOttawa
Ottawa, ON
Service: Transit Bus Oper & Maintenance Service
Added 2 months ago
CBVRCE 2026 CUPE-0926, Casual Bus Driver, Victoria County
Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education & CSAP
Sydney Indian Reserve No. 28A, NS · Sydney, NS
Added 3 months ago
SN
Recreation Bus Driver and Chaperone
Squamish Nation
Squamish, BC
- $51,584 to $62,932 CAD / year
- Full-time
Are you a professional and safety-focused driver with a passion for serving your community? Squamish Nation is seeking a Recreation Bus Driver to join the Ta na wa Ch’awát ta Sx̱wéx̱wel…
Added 1 month ago
CS
Bus Driver - CUPE (1.0 FTE Permanent - 4 hours per day) - Gull Lake Area - #4124
Chinook School Division #211
Swift Current, SK
- Full-time
Added 5 months ago
CS
Bus Driver - SEIU (1.0 FTE Temporary - 4 hours per day) - Val Marie - #4041
Chinook School Division #211
Val Marie, Saskatchewan
- Temporary
Added 3 months ago
Bus Driver (Daycare)
Active Start Child Care
Calgary, AB
We are currently looking for a Bus Driver for our Out of School Care program at our Seton location in Calgary. We are looking for someone that has had prior experience driving a school or…
Added 2 months ago
CC#26-09-01, Casual Bus Driver- Celtic Family
Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education & CSAP
NS · Pictou County, NS
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CC#26-09-02, Casual Bus Driver- Chignecto Family
Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education & CSAP
NS · Cumberland County, NS
Added 2 months ago
CC#26-09-03, Casual Bus Driver- Cobequid Family
Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education & CSAP
Truro, Nova Scotia · Colchester County, NS
Added 2 months ago
CC#26-09-04, Casual Bus Driver- Nova Family
Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education & CSAP
Truro, Nova Scotia · Colchester County, NS
Added 5 months ago
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Bus Driver
Arriva Group
Edmonton, Alberta · Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area
- Full-time
Arriva London is one of the largest bus operators in the capital, each year transporting nearly 300 million passengers for more than 50 m
Added 2 months ago
LS
Casual Bus Driver
Langley School District #35
Langley (District), BC · City of Langley, BC
- Temporary
Added 1 month ago
SF
Bus Driver - Night Shift
Sunrise Farms
Abbotsford, BC
- Full-time
Sunrise is looking for a Night Bus Driver with a Class 4, Class 2, or Class 1 BC Driver’s license. The Night Bus Driver is part of the Chicken Catching Crew and responsible for the safe…
Added 1 month ago
Bus Driver - Class 4 - Winter 26/27
The Lake Louise Ski Area Ltd
Lake Louise, AB
Added 6 months ago
NL
Bus Driver (Casual)
Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools - School District 68
Nanaimo, British Columbia
- Temporary
…reliability? If so, we invite you to apply for the position of School Bus Driver with Nanaimo Ladysmith Public…
Added 1 month ago
PW
Bus Driver - $2,500 Retention Bonus Offered!
Pacific Western Transportation Ltd
Athabasca, AB
- Part-time
Join Our Team as a School Bus Driver - $2,500 Retention Bonus Offered!

CityofOttawa

Bus Operator

Ottawa, ON, Canada

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Job details

Apply by: Jan 1, 2027
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 25, 2026

Original job description

Requisition ID: 23193 Department: Transit Services Dept. Service: Transit Bus Oper & Maintenance Service Employment Type: Multiple Full-time Permanent Work Hours: 40.00 /hours per week (Shift Work) Affiliation: ATU 279/Trans Operators

Salary Information: Training rate is 50% of full-time Bus Operator wage rate ($18.400/hr) (2026 Rates of Pay)

Note: Rates of pay after successful completion of training are as follows:

1st - 8th month - 85% of Bus Operator rate ($32.224/hr)
9th - 16th month - 90% of Bus Operator rate ($34.119/hr)
17th - 24th month - 95% of Bus Operator rate ($36.015/hr)
After 24 months - Full Bus Operator rate ($37.910/hr) (2026 Rates of Pay)

Location: Transit Service, 1500 St.Laurent Job Category: Transit Services - OC Transpo Application Close: 31/12/2026

Note: This list will be used to staff current and ongoing requirements.

JOB SUMMARY

Transit Operations provides safe, reliable and courteous transit services and excellence in customer service delivery to 100 million transit customers per year, by means of conventional bus, para transit and rail operations. The Transit Bus and Para Transit Operations team provides safe, reliable, efficient, effective, on time, courteous and cost-effective rapid transit service to a growing and diverse City of Ottawa.

You operate City of Ottawa buses in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act and corporate policy. You also promote a customer service mindset when interacting with the general public and provide a safe, comfortable, efficient and reliable transportation service.

Bus Operators who temporarily work in the roles of Operator/Bilingual Sightseeing and Charter Sightseeing and Operator/Platform Instructor will be paid the appropriate rate or differential for the time that this work is performed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Grade 12.

Minimum of 5 years of driving experience with a clean driving record free of demerit points and including ideally a minimum 3 years of relevant customer service experience including direct contact with the public and dealing with a diverse population.

Public Urban transit experience is an asset

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Completion of Defensive Driving course or related is an asset

KNOWLEDGE

City of Ottawa landmarks and locations

Desirable Qualifications:

Knowledge of transit fares and pass structure
Knowledge of the Highway Traffic Act
Knowledge of/experience using portable communications technologies, such as 2-way radio

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Able to adapt/react to changes in operating conditions/environment
Able to operate in a highly diverse cultural community
Attentive to detail and able to adhere to specific detailed procedures
Persuasive and tactful with excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills
Possess good written communication skills
Basic understanding of and ability to use computers
Able to multi-task, solve problems and make decisions
Able to remain calm in stressful situations
Able to exercise sound judgement
Able to work with minimum direct supervision and in a team environment
Ability to use a radio and microphone and to communicate effectively
Ability to call out stops as per the CTA directive
Ability to read and understand trip dockets
Ability to operate a bus in high-density traffic in the downtown core
Ability to react and deal with emergency situations as they arise
Ability to talk to and assist passengers while safely operating a bus
Able to project a positive and professional image at all times, through personal appearance and conduct
Able to act independently
Able to communicate clearly in writing, in person, and by using corporate communications technologies, such as 2-way radio, etc.
Able to deliver excellent customer service at all times and to deal with all situations in a professional manner by remaining calm and self-controlled when dealing with difficult situations, and co-operating with Transit Supervisors and other City of Ottawa personnel to meet customers’ transit needs
Available and able to work overtime, and work a variety of scheduled shifts including split shifts, weekends, evenings and holidays, as per the collective agreement

Applicants must be able to meet the physical requirements of the job including, but not limited to, performing the following tasks, which are repetitive and constant during a normal shift as a Bus Operator:

Ability to sit for long periods of time in the driver’s seat while wearing a seat belt
Ability to bend, twist body and to manipulate controls independently or simultaneously at any given time, while wearing a seatbelt in the driver’s seat
Ability to “reach over-head” with both arms to manipulate controls
Constant twisting and neck rotation of different ranges to check mirrors, bus passes, etc.
Ability to perform required MTO pre-trip inspection, which involves walking, bending, squatting, climbing, reaching, twisting body in many different positions
Medium duty lifting while assisting customers with special needs
Constant gripping, pulling and pushing to manipulate control (steering controls, control valves, etc.)
Bending, stooping, crouching and twisting in order to keep stairway clear of ice and snow build-up
Ability to manipulate dual foot controls independently or simultaneously at any given time

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing; Various language requirements, locations may require English only, French only OR Bilingual competencies. Some positions require English oral, reading, and writing. Some positions required French oral, reading and writing.
Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
Driver’s License Requirement: A valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) with 0 demerit points accumulated to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.
Must be able to pass the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) medical exam required to obtain a class "C" license prior to hire.
Must be able to work shifts, weekends and statutory holidays at a variety of locations.
Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions. Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca.

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Responsibilities

Operate City of Ottawa buses safely and reliably in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act and corporate policies. Provide excellent customer service while maintaining a professional image and assisting passengers with diverse needs.

Requirements

Completion of Grade 12 and a minimum of 5 years of driving experience with a clean record are required. Candidates must possess a valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver's license and be able to obtain a class C license.

Skills

Customer service
Defensive driving
Communication
Problem solving
Decision making
Multi-tasking
Interpersonal skills
Time management
Situational awareness
Professionalism
Computer literacy
Radio operation

Benefits

Training provided
Career progression

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Keywords

Bus Operator
Transit Services
Highway Traffic Act
Customer Service
Defensive Driving
G Class License
C License
Pre-trip Inspection
Public Transit
Shift Work
Radio Communication
Safety
Transportation
Ottawa
Vulnerable Sector Check

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