BC Transit Employee Reviews

Happy to serve community, with okay pay and great benefits.Some days are odd, like at any other job. But majorly you yourself make your day good or bad, based on your actions or reactions.A lot of choices are based on seniority, which you can feel badly, during your starting months.Very responsive and supportive on road support, in case of trouble.Once you are home, you are home.

Pros

Free bus rides, new friends

Cons

You will have to deal with some great variety of people on the road

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Great opportunity for learning and career advancement

Commercial Transport Mechanic Apprentice (Former Employee) - Victoria, BC - 16 November 2023

Great training opportunities. Multiple locations. Great industry training. Top notch tooling. Supportive staff and management. Flexible work schedule.

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People & Culture Coordinator

Manager, Accessible Transit

Victoria, BC

5 days ago

Long hours

Operator (Former Employee) - Victoria, BC - 7 May 2023

Worked there for several years. Had excellent safety and attendance record. No recognition from employer - feedback solely based on customer complaints. Everything goes on your permanent record, whether or not it has been validated.

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most poorly managed company ever

Real estate coordinator (Former Employee) - Victoria, BC - 13 April 2023

I saw them waste over $20M in 2 short years. They have no effective strategy and weak leadership. There hiring and recruitment system is based on hiring friends

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Terrible management

Operator (Former Employee) - Victoria - 1 March 2023

Both union and management are terrible. If you're ok with crazy hours for a job you won't feel appreciated then go for it. I don't recommend working here

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Insights into BC Transit

Based on 22 survey responses

Areas for improvement

Time and location flexibility
Trust in colleagues
Support from manager

Relaxing job i ever had.

Transit Operator (Current Employee) - Victoria, BC - 18 December 2022

I was trained by highly skilled operators which helped equipped me on my first day of driving the bus on my own. There are support teams that are always there to talk to and help if you have any concerns regarding your work. Overall benefits are great and you get them in full right away starting in training. Other operators are friendly and always there to give you helpful advice. Overall, its a great company to work, and driving around Victoria and the surrounding areas is what I like to do quite a lot so, getting paid to do it is a bonus for me.

Pros

Great benefits that starts during training, get to drive around the city, paid time 1.5 every sunday, great support team, different shift options

Cons

Early or late night shifts may not work for some, seniority may take time to move up

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It is whatever you make it to be

Transit Operator (Current Employee) - Victoria, BC - 5 December 2022

If you bring a positive attitude to learn and to work it’ll be your dream job. Scheduled raises, benefits from the get-go, vacation time, full uniforms (including winter jackets), and more. The first couple of years may be the hardest with pay (low) and the schedule (irregular) you’ll get The work can be tons of fun, but again, it’s whatever you make it out to be. Not so physical work but can be mentally draining at times. If you follow the rules and have a positive attitude you’ll be golden. It’s a very inclusive and supportive work environment. Good union too (I guess).

Pros

Flexibility. Benefits. Work itself. Training. Guaranteed hours

Cons

Starting schedule. Start pay

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Drive a bus

Bus Driver (Operator) (Current Employee) - Victoria, BC - 1 October 2022

You drive a bus that means you have to keep everything on schedule and you have to deal with a lot of stressful situations like problem customers. Often you have to handle these situations on your own. Not for the weak of heart.

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Fun work place

Bus Driver (Former Employee) - Kamloops, BC - 11 April 2022

Starting as part time, good company trained you to become bus driver. Lot of good people to work with. Early starts, split shifts. Gain Good experience.

Pros

Good colleagues

Cons

Part time start, no benefit untill full time

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Toxic and unhealthy

Transit Operator (Current Employee) - Victoria, BC - 1 April 2022

When you give most of your adult working life to a place like this, get consistent positive feedback and even get promoted, but then realize it’s the most toxic and soul draining environment you’ve ever been in, it’s certainly a surprise!Desperate for more operators and mechanics, management does what it does best! Hires more managers! They need to look busy so they bother you while you try to work pretending to be concerned, or friendly with a smile on their face. The minute you need a bit of support, the whole culture changes, they all talk about you, everyone knows everyone’s business. I mean if you can not get involved with anything personal, don’t trust anyone until you’re sure, and behave as if you are a robot for 5 years you’ll get to top wage. Then you just have to be a robot for around 25 more years for the pension. The people and culture department is a running joke, overpaid unkind people. Even with a top notch fitness routine outside of work your body will suffer from the long shifts and lack of time out of the seat, most gain weight. 100% you might not even realize it but your mental health will suffer because you don’t realize you’re stressed until you’re not doing it anymore. My advice, DONT do it. 20 years ago, yes for sure. Today, honestly, you will suffer and get trapped.

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A fast paced, fun environment with lots of career opportunities!

Director, People and Culture (Current Employee) - Victoria, BC - 3 March 2022

BC Transit is such a great place to work! You are able to make a difference in your community and have a positive impact on the environment. The career opportunities that I have had at BC Transit have allowed me to be challenged and recognize my career aspirations. It is a fast paced environment with a great group of people - you couldn't ask for a better place to work!