Community Shuttle Operator

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.

The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.

Community Shuttle Operators are skilled professionals who provide safe, courteous, and accessible public transit services. Primary duties include:

• Transport customers and courteously respond to their needs.
• Safely operate transit vehicles in a variety of conditions and in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Interpret and apply information from city route maps and schedules and locate all major city locations.
• Inform customers of appropriate fares and issue transfers.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• Applicants must have at least 1 year experience working with customers.
• Applicants must have a valid full Class 5 Driver's License (or provincial equivalent) with 3 or less demerits, no current suspensions or charges pending.
• Applicants must provide an original driver's abstract no older than 60 days at the time of interview from all jurisdictions in which you have been a licensed driver in the last 2 years.
• Applicants must be able to acquire Calgary Transit Operator's certification.
• Applicants must be able to obtain an Alberta Class 2 Operator's License.
• Applicants must be able to obtain a valid air brake 'Q' endorsement (prior to training).
• Success in this position requires strong communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with internal and external customers.
• Applicants must value diversity, possess a high stress tolerance, sound judgment, and problem-solving skills.

Pre-employment Requirements

• A police information check and vulnerable sector search will be conducted.
• Successful applicants must pass a Class 2 medical test.
• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications at the time of interview.
• Applicants may be contacted, interviewed, and hired throughout the duration of this competition.

Note: Part-Time Community Shuttle Operators are required to work at least 3 days per week (22.5 hours) and may transition to full-time 5 days per week (37.5 hours) based on position availability and seniority.

Pre-employment Drug Test: An offer of employment for this position will be conditional on an applicant passing a pre-employment drug test. This test assesses for use of drugs including cannabis. Failure to pass a pre-employment drug test may prevent an applicant from being hired into any safety sensitive position for a period of up to twelve months.

Union: ATU Local 583

Business Unit: Calgary Transit

Position Type: 35 Part-Time Permanent

Location: Various

Compensation: $24.77 per hour (2026 Rates)

during the 25 days training program; $27.45 per

hour (2026 Rates) after training

Days of Work: This position works various

days including weekends, evenings and/or

statutory holidays.

Hours of work: Part-Time hours in a 24/7 environment

Audience: Internal/External

Apply By: December 16, 2025

Job ID #: 313017