Calgary Transit looks to recruit 800 Transit operators

Calgary Transit is looking to recruit up to 800 transit operators over the next year, it said on Thursday.

This is in an effort to return to pre-pandemic services and hours and to improve the service levels for customers throughout the city.

In addition, this is to reduce the “strain on current employees” by having enough people to cover in case of retirements, career movement and development, vacations, and sick time.

“As ridership and demand increase, Calgarians expect their transit service to keep up to meet their needs,” said Sharon Fleming, Director of Calgary Transit in a statement. “It’s important we have enough staff to make that happen.”

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The first 400 operators are being recruited over the next four weeks, while the remaining 400 will be recruited later in the year.

Calgary Transit is also recruiting eight Journeypeople 1 – Truck and Transport Technicians to make sure vehicles are maintained and are safe for Calgary riders.

More information can be found on the Calgary Transit website.