CITY OF STRATFORD
TRANSIT DRIVER
(Internal/ External Posting)
Status: Permanent Part-time
Vacancy Type: Existing
Union: ATU Local 741
Date Posted: August 25, 2026
Deadline to Apply: September 3, 2026
Hourly Salary: $26.83 - $32.51
Department/Division: Community Services
Location: On-Site (Stratford, ON)
Duties:
Reporting to the Supervisor of Transit, the Transit Operator is responsible for the safe operation of a passenger transit bus.
Work Performed:
- Sign out the assigned bus and complete a circle check and the appropriate written work records before starting the route.
- Collect passenger fares, verify passes and issue transfer documents.
- Operate the bus, following established routes and schedules, in various weather and road conditions.
- Regulate heating, lighting and ventilation systems for passenger comfort.
- Assist passengers with loading wheelchairs, buggies, walkers, shopping carts and other mobility items.
- Monitor operations, equipment and passenger conduct, and report hazards or concerns to the Manager.
- Comply with all safety rules, practices, requirements and regulations.
- Assist in maintaining a safe work environment.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Secondary School Diploma.
- Demonstrated related professional experience.
- Valid Ontario Driver’s Licence (Class CZ) with a good driving record.
Additional Information:
This recruitment is for one permanent part-time Transit Operator position. The anticipated date the position is required to be filled is September 28, 2026. Testing will not form part of the qualifications.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
The City of Stratford is not using Artificial Intelligence (AI) at any stage of the recruitment process.
The City of Stratford is committed to building a culture where difference is valued. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be on behalf of the community we serve. We are committed to continuously improving our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers, promote respect and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We encourage and welcome qualified applicants with a diverse range of perspectives, skills and lived experiences to apply.
Accommodations are available for people with disabilities throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Applicants should make their needs known in advance.
While we appreciate all applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Personal information collected in response to this advertisement is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Stratford. Please direct inquiries to the Human Resources Department at [email protected].
Human Resources Department
City Hall, P.O. Box 818
Stratford, ON N5A 6W1
