Pacific Western Transportation (PWT) is the largest privately-held passenger transportation company in Canada
Calgary, Alberta
Founded in 1957, Pacific Western Transportation (PWT) is the largest privately-owned passenger transportation company in Canada. Today PWT offers comprehensive transportation services and solutions across the country, with over 4,000 employees and numerous business locations. Our operations are separated into four divisions: Motor Coach, Oilsands, Student Transportation, and Transit. PWT’s varied operations are unified by a company-wide commitment to the Core Values first established by our founder R.B. (Bob) Colborne. At the heart of these core values is an unwavering dedication to customer service and safety, as supported by our Safely Home brand. At PWT, our people are our greatest asset. After all, it’s our people who safely transport our passengers to where they need to be. In all of the urban or rural communities we serve, PWT’s employees bring our Core Values to life, day in and day out. --------
Remote · Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada
The Transit Assistant monitors transit operations during evenings and weekends while escalating concerns to management. They also assist in scheduling, delegating tasks to operators, and addressing inquiries from the public and staff.
On-site · Rose Valley
Drivers are responsible for the safe daily transportation of students to and from school. They must maintain a commitment to safety and provide excellent customer service throughout their routes.
On-site · Quill Lake
Drivers are responsible for the safe daily transportation of students to and from school. They must maintain a commitment to safety and provide excellent customer service throughout their split-shift schedule.
On-site · Calgary
The dispatcher manages daily communication between driving staff and operations to ensure safe and efficient transportation for special needs customers. They also handle administrative tasks, driver check-ins, and coordinate maintenance for vehicle breakdowns.
On-site · Greenstone
The School Bus Driver is responsible for the safe transportation of students to and from school. This role involves maintaining a consistent schedule while ensuring the safety and well-being of all passengers.
On-site
The instructor is responsible for training new employees and providing continued education for current drivers through classroom and on-the-road instruction. They must also perform daily skill assessments, utilize training software, and cover school bus routes as needed.
On-site · Fort McMurray
The Parts and Warehouse Coordinator manages the ordering, receiving, inventory, and distribution of parts to support operational teams. This role also involves coordinating shipments, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring warehouse safety and organization.
On-site · Fort McMurray
The Shop Foreman oversees daily maintenance operations, including planning, scheduling, and ensuring the safety and efficiency of fleet repairs. They are responsible for leading technical teams, managing work orders, and coordinating with operations to minimize service disruptions.
On-site · Fort McMurray
Safely operate industrial buses while performing pre and post-trip vehicle inspections. Ensure excellent customer service and maintain compliance with provincial hours of service and company policies.
On-site · Medicine Hat
The Lead Hand coordinates daily shop maintenance activities, ensuring work meets safety standards and budgetary requirements. They are also responsible for training staff, monitoring productivity, and providing hands-on support to ensure operational continuity.
On-site
Bus monitors support the driver by managing student behavior and ensuring safety during daily school trips. They are also responsible for loading, securing, and unloading children in wheelchairs and car seats.
On-site · Medicine Hat
The Journeyperson Mechanic is responsible for the ongoing maintenance, repair, and diagnostic testing of school buses in both shop and field environments. They must ensure all work complies with safety procedures and maintain accurate documentation for all equipment repairs.
On-site · Fort McMurray
The Heavy Duty Mechanic is responsible for the maintenance and repair of motorcoaches in a fast-paced shop environment. Duties include performing CVIP inspections, responding to breakdowns, and supervising apprentices.
On-site · Calgary
The Charter Specialist is responsible for managing charter customer inquiries, coordinating with drivers, and preparing waybills. The role also requires attending meetings and maintaining availability for rotational on-call duties.
On-site · Calgary
The Facility Maintenance Coordinator is responsible for performing general repairs, building maintenance, and seasonal property upkeep across multiple locations. They also coordinate with third-party vendors and manage maintenance requests and material tracking.
On-site
The apprentice will assist journeyperson technicians with inspections, maintenance, and repairs on school buses and support vehicles. They are also responsible for responding to breakdowns and maintaining accurate maintenance records.
On-site · Edmonton
The recruiter will manage high-volume recruitment campaigns, including screening candidates, scheduling interviews, and building talent pipelines. They will also coordinate hiring activities with operational teams and maintain accurate recruitment records.
On-site · Calgary
The bus attendant assists the driver by supervising and caring for children with varying special needs during school transport. Responsibilities include loading, securing, and unloading children in wheelchairs and car seats.
On-site · Caroline
Drivers are responsible for the safe daily transportation of students along assigned routes. They must maintain a commitment to safety and provide excellent customer service during their split-shift schedule.
On-site · North Battleford No. 437
The Shop Foreman is responsible for leading the maintenance team, coordinating daily shop activities, and ensuring all vehicles are maintained to safety and efficiency standards. They also manage unionized staff, oversee maintenance scheduling, and ensure compliance with company policies and government regulations.
