Bus Driver (Seasonal Part-time/Casual)
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About the role
Tour Bus Driver – Victoria, BC
Pacific Northwest Transportation Services (PNWTS) is the proud supplier of carbon-neutral transportation services for the cruise industry in Victoria, British Columbia. As the exclusive supplier of buses on behalf of the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority (GVHA), PNWTS provides motor coaches and double-decker buses for shore excursion tours and shuttle connections for cruise lines and is the sole provider of dispatch services on the Terminal. We are looking for a positive and energetic individual to join our driving team over the peak summer touring months (April – October). Previous commercial (class 1 or 2) driving experience is preferred.
Wage: Training wage at $26.16/hr then full wage at $37.85/hr plus gratuities
Your Work Will Include:
- Driving safely and efficiently to keep on schedule as we show off our beautiful city and surrounding area
- Providing driver commentary to cruise ship guests
- Providing exceptional service to our guests
- Performing daily pre and post-trip inspections
- Promoting partner attractions
- Demonstrating the ability to adapt quickly and efficiently to changing traffic patterns, street closures or, detours
- Committing to work a flexible schedule over the peak summer touring months (April – October)
What You Will Like About Us:
- A great work environment with a fun team where your opinion and input matters
- Modern fleet of coaches and double-deckers that are a pleasure to drive
- Very competitive wage structure including the opportunity to earn significant gratuities (see above)
- Referral program reward – when your professional colleagues join our team
- Competitive paid training at Victoria's living wage (see above)
- Onsite parking
What We Will Like About You:
- You have a professional, friendly personality with a guest-first focus
- You possess a valid BC Class 1 or 2 Driver’s License with air endorsement and a clean driver abstract.
- You have previous experience working in a customer service role with conflict resolution, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities. You can work with minimum direction and as part of a team
- You are legally entitled to work in Canada
To Apply: If you are looking to broaden your horizon and are committed to making a difference, we’d like to meet you. To learn more about our operations and company culture, mission, and vision, please view our website at www.pnwts.com.
Pacific Northwest Transportation Service is committed to Employment Equity. We welcome and embrace applicants with diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds and perspectives. If you have preferred pronouns, please let us know when you apply. Furthermore, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to support your request.
About SSA Marine
Founded by Fred R. Smith in 1949 as Bellingham Stevedoring Company, we began our first cargo handling operations in a small corner of Washington State. Driven by a pioneering spirit, our family-owned company saw steady growth over the years, expanding up and down the West Coast to operate a significant market share of the major international terminals in the eastern Pacific. Today, we have become a global enterprise spanning more than 260 locations across five continents.
We continue to broaden our reach by developing new locations and upgrading existing facilities, providing some of the most technologically advanced facilities in the world.
We partner to move commerce with efficiency, flexibility, and integrity. With operations across five continents and a vast network of interconnected transportation solutions, we open new opportunities that accelerate the growth and pace of global business. Improving the customer experience is at the heart of everything we do, so we make purposeful investments in people, facilities and technical innovations that deliver the greatest customer value.
Bus Driver (Seasonal Part-time/Casual)
Top Benefits
About the role
Tour Bus Driver – Victoria, BC
Pacific Northwest Transportation Services (PNWTS) is the proud supplier of carbon-neutral transportation services for the cruise industry in Victoria, British Columbia. As the exclusive supplier of buses on behalf of the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority (GVHA), PNWTS provides motor coaches and double-decker buses for shore excursion tours and shuttle connections for cruise lines and is the sole provider of dispatch services on the Terminal. We are looking for a positive and energetic individual to join our driving team over the peak summer touring months (April – October). Previous commercial (class 1 or 2) driving experience is preferred.
Wage: Training wage at $26.16/hr then full wage at $37.85/hr plus gratuities
Your Work Will Include:
- Driving safely and efficiently to keep on schedule as we show off our beautiful city and surrounding area
- Providing driver commentary to cruise ship guests
- Providing exceptional service to our guests
- Performing daily pre and post-trip inspections
- Promoting partner attractions
- Demonstrating the ability to adapt quickly and efficiently to changing traffic patterns, street closures or, detours
- Committing to work a flexible schedule over the peak summer touring months (April – October)
What You Will Like About Us:
- A great work environment with a fun team where your opinion and input matters
- Modern fleet of coaches and double-deckers that are a pleasure to drive
- Very competitive wage structure including the opportunity to earn significant gratuities (see above)
- Referral program reward – when your professional colleagues join our team
- Competitive paid training at Victoria's living wage (see above)
- Onsite parking
What We Will Like About You:
- You have a professional, friendly personality with a guest-first focus
- You possess a valid BC Class 1 or 2 Driver’s License with air endorsement and a clean driver abstract.
- You have previous experience working in a customer service role with conflict resolution, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities. You can work with minimum direction and as part of a team
- You are legally entitled to work in Canada
To Apply: If you are looking to broaden your horizon and are committed to making a difference, we’d like to meet you. To learn more about our operations and company culture, mission, and vision, please view our website at www.pnwts.com.
Pacific Northwest Transportation Service is committed to Employment Equity. We welcome and embrace applicants with diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds and perspectives. If you have preferred pronouns, please let us know when you apply. Furthermore, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to support your request.
About SSA Marine
Founded by Fred R. Smith in 1949 as Bellingham Stevedoring Company, we began our first cargo handling operations in a small corner of Washington State. Driven by a pioneering spirit, our family-owned company saw steady growth over the years, expanding up and down the West Coast to operate a significant market share of the major international terminals in the eastern Pacific. Today, we have become a global enterprise spanning more than 260 locations across five continents.
We continue to broaden our reach by developing new locations and upgrading existing facilities, providing some of the most technologically advanced facilities in the world.
We partner to move commerce with efficiency, flexibility, and integrity. With operations across five continents and a vast network of interconnected transportation solutions, we open new opportunities that accelerate the growth and pace of global business. Improving the customer experience is at the heart of everything we do, so we make purposeful investments in people, facilities and technical innovations that deliver the greatest customer value.