Top Benefits
About the role
We acknowledge with respect that BC Transit delivers our mission on the ancestral territories of Indigenous Peoples across British Columbia, and their historical relationships with the land continue to this day.
In Victoria, where our Corporate Office is located, our people are privileged to live and work on the unceded traditional territories of the Lək̓ʷəŋən peoples, and the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations.
Location: Victoria, BC
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Union: UNIFOR
Hourly Salary Range: TIREPERSON, MIN $47.52 - MAX $48.95
Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 10/19/2025
Are we right for you...
We’re passionate about people and creating sustainable, safe and affordable public transit solutions to residents across BC. We are an organization that has a people-first approach and considers people first in every business decision that we make. We are part of the solution and what we do matters; from fighting climate change with battery electric buses, to affordability through cost effective transportation, to connecting remote communities, we bring the heart, soul and innovation to public transportation.
It’s an exciting time to be in the public transportation sector and we’re looking for a creative and passionate leader to join our team. Not only would you be joining an engaged organization, but you’d also get to enjoy flexible work arrangements, extended benefits and a pension plan as just a few of the benefits BC Transit employees are eligible for. Keep reading to find out if this role is meant for you!
What you'll be doing...
Reporting to the Daily Shift Manager, the Tire Person mounts and replaces tires, repairs flats and balances wheels on all BC Transit vehicles. The Tire Person is responsible for replacing worn and unusable tires on rims with new, used or recapped tires and torques wheels, performs re-torques as per BC Transit and CVSE guidelines. Responsible for managing and delivering tire inventory for all garage locations.
For additional information about the full accountabilities of this position please review the Tire Person Job Description .
What you'll bring to the table...
We value lifelong learners and have found that a mix of any of the following credentials have set people up for success in this role in the past:
- Experience in mounting, dismounting passenger and commercial vehicle tires of all types and sizes related to Transit buses and non-revenue vehicles operated by BC Transit
- A valid driver’s licence – minimum Class 5
- Class 2 Learners AND a temporary #15 air brake restriction/endorsement required for the first day of employment or already hold a Class 3 licence with Air Brake Endorsement
- Ability to obtain a valid Class 2 driver’s licence with air brakes within the probation period, and capable of, after on-the-job training, holding a class 2 license
- Ability to pass a comprehensive ICBC medical examination relating to the Motor Vehicle Act requirement for a Class 2 driver’s licence
What we'll bring to the table...
We value and prioritize personal wellness and offer comprehensive benefits to support all the important phases and milestones of your journey:
- Comprehensive medical and dental benefits to support you and your family, regardless of what life throws at you
- Membership in BC’s Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP). Nationally recognized for its strong investment and governance practices, PSPP is a “defined benefit” plan
- Access to fitness and lifestyle centers to help you take care of your physical fitness and health
- Various programs that support employees such as an Employee Assistance Program and health and wellness initiatives and events aimed at fostering your mental health
- A complimentary employee bus pass (plus taxable dependent passes)
- A corporate learning and development program to help you in continuous career growth
- An employee recognition program where we all recognize each other's successes (not just your Leaders!)
- A social club that gives you access to events throughout Victoria
What next steps could look like...
- A written and practical assesment will be conducted for shortlisted candidates.
- An eligibility list for future full time regular and temporary full time vacancies may be established
- The position requires the completion of a Criminal Record Check or Vulnerable Sector Search.
- If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you by contacting careers@bctransit.com
- BC Transit is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If the organization identifies this position as a reasonable accommodation for an existing employee, all candidates will be notified as soon as reasonably possible
At BC Transit, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace; if you’re excited about this role and you have a combination of education and experience that you feel would fulfill its requirements, we encourage you to apply. In keeping with this belief, we do not discriminate on any basis. Should you require any accommo**dation or have questions, please let us know.
About BC Transit
BC Transit is British Columbia's provincial transit authority responsible for transporting 58 million passengers every year, operating 88 transit systems in 130 communities across British Columbia (outside of Greater Vancouver).
Recognized as a Top Employer in BC for 2021, 2022 and 2023, BC Transit is proud to offer rewarding career opportunities, competitive compensation and great benefits to support employees and their families. Whether your passion is driving a bus, working with numbers, planning routes or supporting employees, we offer positions across our six divisions: Operations, Asset Management, Business Development, Finance, Information Technology or People and Culture.
If you are looking to become part of a work environment where teamwork and diversity are valued, check the Opportunities in Victoria page at jobs.bctransit.com for our job postings and connect with us – we’d love to hear from you.
Top Benefits
About the role
We acknowledge with respect that BC Transit delivers our mission on the ancestral territories of Indigenous Peoples across British Columbia, and their historical relationships with the land continue to this day.
In Victoria, where our Corporate Office is located, our people are privileged to live and work on the unceded traditional territories of the Lək̓ʷəŋən peoples, and the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations.
Location: Victoria, BC
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Union: UNIFOR
Hourly Salary Range: TIREPERSON, MIN $47.52 - MAX $48.95
Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 10/19/2025
Are we right for you...
We’re passionate about people and creating sustainable, safe and affordable public transit solutions to residents across BC. We are an organization that has a people-first approach and considers people first in every business decision that we make. We are part of the solution and what we do matters; from fighting climate change with battery electric buses, to affordability through cost effective transportation, to connecting remote communities, we bring the heart, soul and innovation to public transportation.
It’s an exciting time to be in the public transportation sector and we’re looking for a creative and passionate leader to join our team. Not only would you be joining an engaged organization, but you’d also get to enjoy flexible work arrangements, extended benefits and a pension plan as just a few of the benefits BC Transit employees are eligible for. Keep reading to find out if this role is meant for you!
What you'll be doing...
Reporting to the Daily Shift Manager, the Tire Person mounts and replaces tires, repairs flats and balances wheels on all BC Transit vehicles. The Tire Person is responsible for replacing worn and unusable tires on rims with new, used or recapped tires and torques wheels, performs re-torques as per BC Transit and CVSE guidelines. Responsible for managing and delivering tire inventory for all garage locations.
For additional information about the full accountabilities of this position please review the Tire Person Job Description .
What you'll bring to the table...
We value lifelong learners and have found that a mix of any of the following credentials have set people up for success in this role in the past:
- Experience in mounting, dismounting passenger and commercial vehicle tires of all types and sizes related to Transit buses and non-revenue vehicles operated by BC Transit
- A valid driver’s licence – minimum Class 5
- Class 2 Learners AND a temporary #15 air brake restriction/endorsement required for the first day of employment or already hold a Class 3 licence with Air Brake Endorsement
- Ability to obtain a valid Class 2 driver’s licence with air brakes within the probation period, and capable of, after on-the-job training, holding a class 2 license
- Ability to pass a comprehensive ICBC medical examination relating to the Motor Vehicle Act requirement for a Class 2 driver’s licence
What we'll bring to the table...
We value and prioritize personal wellness and offer comprehensive benefits to support all the important phases and milestones of your journey:
- Comprehensive medical and dental benefits to support you and your family, regardless of what life throws at you
- Membership in BC’s Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP). Nationally recognized for its strong investment and governance practices, PSPP is a “defined benefit” plan
- Access to fitness and lifestyle centers to help you take care of your physical fitness and health
- Various programs that support employees such as an Employee Assistance Program and health and wellness initiatives and events aimed at fostering your mental health
- A complimentary employee bus pass (plus taxable dependent passes)
- A corporate learning and development program to help you in continuous career growth
- An employee recognition program where we all recognize each other's successes (not just your Leaders!)
- A social club that gives you access to events throughout Victoria
What next steps could look like...
- A written and practical assesment will be conducted for shortlisted candidates.
- An eligibility list for future full time regular and temporary full time vacancies may be established
- The position requires the completion of a Criminal Record Check or Vulnerable Sector Search.
- If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you by contacting careers@bctransit.com
- BC Transit is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If the organization identifies this position as a reasonable accommodation for an existing employee, all candidates will be notified as soon as reasonably possible
At BC Transit, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace; if you’re excited about this role and you have a combination of education and experience that you feel would fulfill its requirements, we encourage you to apply. In keeping with this belief, we do not discriminate on any basis. Should you require any accommo**dation or have questions, please let us know.
About BC Transit
BC Transit is British Columbia's provincial transit authority responsible for transporting 58 million passengers every year, operating 88 transit systems in 130 communities across British Columbia (outside of Greater Vancouver).
Recognized as a Top Employer in BC for 2021, 2022 and 2023, BC Transit is proud to offer rewarding career opportunities, competitive compensation and great benefits to support employees and their families. Whether your passion is driving a bus, working with numbers, planning routes or supporting employees, we offer positions across our six divisions: Operations, Asset Management, Business Development, Finance, Information Technology or People and Culture.
If you are looking to become part of a work environment where teamwork and diversity are valued, check the Opportunities in Victoria page at jobs.bctransit.com for our job postings and connect with us – we’d love to hear from you.