1. Careers at TransLink
Presented by Rachel Vanek, HR Advisor

2. Agenda Overview of TransLink and Operating Companies
Mission, Vision and Values
Types of Career Opportunities at TransLink and Operating Companies
Transit Operator Careers
How to apply
Our Recruiting Process
Q&A

3. TransLink

4. TransLink at a Glance

5. Our Mission, Vision and Values

6. TransLink
TransLink is the parent company, and provides corporate services (HR, Legal, Finance, IT etc.), as well as Transportation Planning and Engineering services, to the Enterprise
Our head offices located at Sapperton station in New Westminster
Type of work performed by TransLink (10 Year Investment Plan, Transit Fare review, Planning of transit services, project management of major capital projects (e.g. Skytrain station upgrades, new Patullo bridge, Surrey Light Rail, Broadway Skytrain extension) plan and maintain cycling network)

7. Coast Mountain Bus Company
Coast Mountain Bus Company operates and maintains the bus services for the Lower Mainland, runs Customer Information call centre
Services are delivered from Transit Centres located throughout Lower Mainland (including Surrey, PoCo, Vancouver, Richmond e.g.); Call centre located at Gateway skytrain station
Type of work performed by CMBC (operating bus services, maintenance of buses, Transit Security (not police), operation and maintenance of Seabus…)

8. SkyTrain and Westcoast Express (BC Rapid Transit Company)
Accountable for the Operations & Maintenance of:
Expo, Millennium & Evergreen SkyTrain lines
West Coast Express commuter rail service
Head office near Edmonds station in Burnaby
Type of work performed by BCRTC (operations and maintenance of Skytrain, safety and customer service, management of contract for Westcoast Express)

9. Types of Career Opportunities
TransLink
Mainly professional opportunities
HR, Planning, Finance, Real Estate, Procurement, Engineering, Communications
Compass Card- Customer Service Representatives
SkyTrain
SkyTrain Attendants
Rail positions (Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Guideway Labour and Technicians
Skilled trades
Transit Police
Police Officer Trainees
Communications Operators
Coast Mountain Bus
Transit Operators (both Conventional Bus and Community Shuttle)
Customer Information Clerks
Transit Security
Skilled trades (mechanics in high demand)

10. Transit Operators: We’re Hiring!

11. Transit Operator (Driver) Opportunities
Conventional Operators
Standard size buses
High volume routes
Full-time regular
Class 5; must be able to obtain Class 2 Commercial Learners Licence with air brakes
No more than 1 violation (3 points) in last 3 years and no suspensions/prohibitions in last 5.
No more than 1 at-fault accident in past 3 years
Must be willing to work shifts
Subject to Driving evaluation, References, Criminal record check and Medical
6 weeks paid training
Community Shuttle Operators
Smaller shuttle buses (24 passenger)
Lower volume routes
Casual employment to start, but can move to PTR or FTR
Class 5; must be able to obtain Class 4 unrestricted Commercial Learners Licence
Subject to Driving evaluation, references, Criminal Record check and medical
2 weeks paid training

12. Transit Operator (Driver) Wages
Conventional Operators
Community Shuttle Operators
April
Trainee
22.13
Next 8 months
23.72
25.30
28.46
Full Rate
31.62
April
Trainee (9 days)
19.02
1st 8 months
20.24
2nd 8 months
22.77
Full Rate
25.30

13. Benefits Conventional Operators Medical, dental and vision benefits
Paid vacation
Sick leave
Pension Plan
Bus pass for you and a family member
Paid Training
Membership in Unifor Local 111
Career opportunities
Community Shuttle Operators
Flexible Scheduling
Employee bus pass
When starting as a casual you are paid 14% above your hourly rate in lieu of benefits
If you choose to move into a part-time or full-time Community Shuttle position, you will start receiving similar benefits as Conventional drivers

14. Submitting your application
Apply via the TransLink Careers page at
All applications must be submitted online and for a specific competition- we do not accept ed resumes or general applications
Ensure you meet the stated qualifications for the job that is posted
You must submit both a cover letter AND a resume for any job applied for.

15. Transit Operator Recruitment Process
Submit Application Online
Video Test to assess customer service skills
Panel Interview
Driving Evaluation
Reference Checking
Criminal Record Search
Medical Assessment
Offer of Employment

16. Questions?