Transdev Canada is hiring a Call Centre Casual Booking Agent for our Cloverdale location.

Your role

• Communicate with drivers, passengers and staff via radio or other required communications device in the English language.
• Utilize the Trapeze PASS program.
• Assign trips to appropriate routes.
• Arrange for alternate or auxiliary transportation as required.
• Track and record daily driver/route activities including daily trip edit.
• Respond to customer, passenger or vehicle incidents.
• Provide assistance to operators in the event of emergency or vehicle malfunctions, communicating with operations, safety and maintenance staff where appropriate.
• Communicate with operations staff regarding scheduling or passenger issues.
• Process live same day trip changes as required.
• Complete daily dispatch paperwork to include dispatch logs; mileage reports; road call reports and other required reporting as needed.
• Troubleshoot problems with drivers, reservations information and trip assignments.
• Open and/or close facility as per First Transit policy, depending upon work shift.
• Other related duties as required.

The perks

• Competitive hourly pay of $34.43
• A clean and positive work environment.
• Career advancement opportunities due to a strong presence across North America.
• The ability to have a positive social impact by operating sustainable mobility solutions.
• Join a Group committed to encouraging diversity and employee development.

Your profile

• One year recent experience with dispatching and/or driving preferred.
• Knowledge of Vancouver area, surrounding municipalities and local neighborhoods preferred.
• You possess the ability to read, write and speak English.
• You have the ablitiy to communicate effectively and work with all departments and staff.
• You are capable of working independently within a team environment.
• You possess the ability to deal politely with the public.
• You are able to plan ahead and schedule work.
• You have the ability to anticipate problems, delegate tasks and make decisions under pressure.
• You can concentrate and focus on duties in busy and noisy environments.

Your location

• This is a casual, unionized position.
• Pre-scheduled based on seniority.
• Casual availability.
• Possibility of 3-4 shifts per week, 8 hours.
• Call in day of shifts.

Join an international Group strongly rooted in the communities

Transdev is an international leader in mobility at the service of communities. We design and operate public transport networks - buses, coaches, trams, trains, shared bikes, ferries, and more - to empower freedom to move everyday thanks to safe, reliable and innovative solutions that serve the common good.

Because we are people serving people, our 100,000 employees have a positive impact on people and society. It is by taking care of them that we empower people to move forward.

In March 2023, Transdev Canada expanded its reach in western Canada by acquiring First Transit. By joining forces, Transdev Canada is now the largest multi-modal privately owned transportation company in Canada.

And what about you? What drives you?