Work for Victoria County Transit!

Posted on:
May 6, 2025

Victoria County Transit (VCT) is hiring for two roles: a Transit Driver and a Summer Student Dispatcher. If you’re community-focused and eager to support accessible, door-to-door transportation across Victoria County, we want to hear from you.

Transit Driver (Part-Time)

Start Date: Immediate
Hours: 10–25 hours/week (Monday to Friday only — no evenings or weekends)
Wage: $19/hour
Location: Southern half of Victoria County, with trips to Port Hawkesbury, Inverness, and CBRM

Job Description:
The Transit Driver is responsible for providing safe, reliable, and courteous transportation to VCT clients. This role covers a temporary leave with the potential for ongoing casual or part-time work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate a VCT vehicle to transport clients within and outside the County
• Provide excellent customer service and assist clients as needed

Qualifications:

• Valid Class 4 Driver’s Licence with condition 16
• Clean driver’s abstract and current police check
• Strong driving skills and professional, friendly attitude
• Familiarity with regional roads and routes is an asset

Summer Student Dispatcher (Hybrid)

Start Date: June 23, 2025
Hours: 30 hours/week for 9 weeks
Wage: $15.70/hour
Location: Hybrid (access to a vehicle, internet, and cell phone required)

Job Description:
The Dispatcher will assist the Transit Administrator by coordinating daily transit operations, scheduling drivers, and communicating with clients. This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support daily scheduling and route coordination
• Communicate effectively with drivers and clients
• Provide quick, helpful solutions to scheduling or service issues
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Tech-savvy and comfortable with online scheduling tools
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be eligible for Canada Summer Jobs:
  • Age 15–30 at the start of employment
  • Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or refugee
  • Valid SIN and legal entitlement to work in Canada
• This is a hybrid position, so access to a vehicle, cell phone, and internet is necessary.

How to Apply

To apply for either position, please send your resume and cover letter to Terri at terri.shobbrook@victoriacounty.ca