Transit Operator Hiring Process

Step 1: Submitting your application

  • View Jobs: View All Jobs
  • Click on the Transit Operator job title and review the job description. 
  • If you meet the requirements, click “Apply” and create a profile (if you are new visitor) or login (if you are a returning visitor).
  • Upload your resume, cover letter and a 3-year uncertified Ontario Driver Record (abstract) from Service Ontario dated within 28 days of your application, and answer job application questions. 
  • Your Driver Record must have 0 demerit points and up to 1 infraction.
  • No third party or CVOR Driver Records will be accepted.
  • Candidates who do not meet the Driver Record requirements will not continue in the process.
  • You will receive a confirmation email that your application has been successfully submitted.
  • You can update your contact information at any time by logging into your candidate profile.
  • All communication will be made by email. Check your email junk/spam folders regularly. 

Step 2: Application screening

  • Your application will be reviewed by the Hiring Management Team and Human Resources.
  • Only candidates being considered for the assessment stages will be contacted by email. Check your email junk/spam folder regularly.

Step 3: Assessments

Testing, interviews, and references will be based on job-related criteria. Request an accommodation for a disability, if required.

Test

  • Candidates who successfully pass the screening stage will be invited through email to attend one Transit Operator Skills Test. Check your email junk/spam folder regularly.
  • This test will asses your customer service skills, understanding of the rules of the road (up to G Class Licence), and written comprehension skills.
  • Only candidates who meet the expectations of all testing components will be invited to attend the interview stage. 
  • We will not provide individual feedback on test results.


Interview

  • Candidates who successfully pass the test will be invited through email to attend an interview. Check your email junk/spam folder regularly.
  • The interview panel will consist of the Hiring Management Team and Human Resources. 
  • Interviews will be conducted in person.
  • We will not provide individual feedback on interview results. 


References

  • Candidates who successfully pass the interview will be invited through email to provide reference information. Check your email junk/spam folder regularly.
  • A search of publicly available records may be performed.

Step 4: Selection

  • The Hiring Management Team and Human Resources will discuss the results of the testing, interview and references to select the best candidate(s) for the job.

Step 5: Job offer

A conditional offer of employment will be made to the successful candidate(s) as a Transit Operator. 

The offer of employment is conditional upon:

  • Providing at your expense, a Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector Screening - Level 3).
  • Confirmation of a satisfactory Ministry of Transportation 3-year uncertified Ontario Driver Record (abstract) with 0 demerit points and up to 1 infraction. 
  • Successfully obtaining a Ministry of Transportation CZ Licence during your training.
  • Successful completion of the training period.
  • Successful completion of a nine-month probationary period.

Step 6: Getting started

  • We have a comprehensive onboarding program to welcome you to the City and prepare you for your first day.
  • You will participate in the 5-week New Transit Operator Training Program, consisting of both in-class and on-street driving sessions.

Contact

To check the status of your application, you can login to your candidate profile and select "Jobs applied".

For all other inquiries please email: transitoperator.recruitment@mississauga.ca