Casual Transit Driver

Job Details: Part-Time UNIFOR (1256T) Posting Status: Open to all current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants Salary Range (2026 rates): $21.02 Training Rate $32.34 First Six (6) Months Rate $36.26 After Six (6) Months Rate Closing Date: Applications for this position must be received at oakville.ca by no later than 11:59 pm on October 29, 2026.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy and therefore will be filled accordingly. Oakville Transit is currently accepting applications for part-time Casual Transit Drivers. As positions become available, and based on seniority, casual drivers may be moved up to fill full-time positions. All Oakville Transit Drivers are required to become a member of UNIFOR Local 1256 union.

Job Responsibilities

Working hours are on a shift basis, involving no more than five of the seven days per week on which the system may be designed to operate. Duties include: Operation of a range of public transit vehicles owned by the Town including Specialized Transit along routes and in adherence to schedules established in a safe, efficient and courteous manner.

Assisting customers requiring directions or advice in order to reach their destinations. Collection of proper fares, issuance of transfers and recording of numbers of passengers when required. Proper inspection of vehicle and reporting of deficiencies, collisions or other occurrences in accordance with the systems regulations.

Other duties as required.

Qualifications

Applicants must be capable of safely operating all Oakville Transit vehicles and possess a valid and unrestricted Ontario Driver’s License Class B or C with a Z air brake endorsement, and a clean driving record that demonstrates responsible and safe driving behaviour. Must possess an understanding of the Highway Traffic Act and knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Demonstrated effective communication and customer service skills. Previous shift work experience is desirable (i.e. split shifts, weekends, late evenings). May be required to work statutory holidays based on operational requirements. All job offers are conditional upon the successful candidate supplying, at their expense, a satisfactory vulnerable sector police check dated within 60 days of the employment offer; a current drivers abstract; and a valid copy of their driver’s license.

DATED: October 15, 2026 The Town’s recruitment software includes elements of artificial intelligence to assist in the screening and short-listing of qualified candidates. This job profile reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the job. This does not include all of the work requirements of the job.

Applicants are required to demonstrate through their application and in the interview process that their qualifications match those specified. Applicants may also be required to undergo testing. We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.