There is a bus operator shortage across north america, making finding extra trainers difficult for oc transpo. It only takes a second, and your information is anonymous. With excellent pay, benefits, and room to grow, it could be your path to success. Please see the notice below for further information on the july 1, 2016 fare increase for oc tranpso.
Oc transpo has a fleet of 944 buses that run on regular streets, all of which are fully accessible lowfloor buses. Jul 18, 2018 a free inside look at the transpo group salary trends based on 26 salaries wages for 17 jobs at the transpo group. Police nab teen suspects after oc transpo driver attacked and. Ottawa police have laid charges after an oc transpo bus driver was assaulted just after midnight on tuesday. News, events, discussions, and what not from ottawa, ontario. Bus driver reinstated with seven years pay canadian hr. Jan, 2019 eight stages of recruitment, six weeks of training before oc drivers get the job back to video its very comprehensive, said one driver sunday, speaking on condition of anonymity. Third oc transpo operator tests positive for covid19.
You will find many oc transpo related info that you may find interesting. This section of the oc transpo website allows employees private access to current events and information. Dec 26, 2014 isnt that the same as driver training for the cz license or is it a completely different thing. Ottawa new and simplified oc transpo fares will go into effect on january 1, 2017, as part of preparations for the launch of the otrain confederation line in 2018. Oc transpo, however, continues to operate, and students may use public transit to get to their school. Nov 12, 2003 an ottawa bus driver has had his job reinstated, along with seven years of back pay plus interest, by the canadian human rights tribunal. Jun 20, 2006 the supreme court of canada rejected an appeal by oc transpo ottawas public transit system leaving in place a ruling by a human rights tribunal that it should have taken steps to accommodate a bus driver. Transpo is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of nondiscrimination with applicants in accordance with its affirmative action plan. Also a few new flyer articulated buses, nova bus lfs lowfloor buses, mci classic buses, and gmc new look buses. Oc transpo employees say the label other work refers to drivers who are asked to operate the lrt or train new recruits. The ontario government released the annual list, which. Francine desormeaux was hired by oc transpo as a bus driver in 1989. Also a few new flyer articulated buses, nova bus lfs lowfloor.
Becoming an oc bus driver is your chance to discover a lifelong career. Oc transpo ottawacarleton transportation commission is the public transit agency of the. A free inside look at the transpo group salary trends based on 26 salaries wages for 17 jobs at the transpo group. Look for our ticket machine at the south end of the arrivals terminal. The second half of the screenshot of the internal cancellation report the local amalgamated transit union has previously said 100 drivers need to be hired to meet the citys current public transit demands. Bus maps, schedules, charters, convention passes and day passes. If theres one thing i dont fault oc transpo on, its the. Working for the city is always a benefit and it was a good experience. Bus driver in oc transpo crash alleged to have had. Bus driver jamie bailey says she still doesnt feel safe on the job, and is concerned about all the people shell come in contact with.
Home news community oc transpo fares to increase july 1 2016. Oc transpo ticket machine now at the ottawa international airport. Jan, 2019 a veteran oc transpo driver says the company specifically warns doubledecker operators to beware of transitway overhangs. Some of the routes that run on the transitway, including the citys mostused bus routes, are served almost exclusively by articulated buses e. An oc transpo bus driver who left work due to coronavirus symptoms has tested positive for covid19. Schools remain open, and students will be welcomed, as usual. Oc transpo schedules nothing but fiction, driver says in scathing attack chris grover, 46, wrote an open letter to the citizens of ottawa, personally apologizing for longstanding, unreliable bus. Oc transpo fares to increase july 1 2016 riley brockington. No aspect of the hiring process will be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, physical or mental disabilities or any other bias prohibited by statute. Oc transpos ot plan could pose safety risk, says expert overtime costs soar as lrt delay drags on angus wright was hired as a bus driver in 2007 and operates an online chat group for about 200 oc. You will find many oc transporelated info that you may find interesting.
What exactly are they for, why do we need so many of them and why do they need policestyle cruisers with computers and everything. Migrainesuffering bus driver reinstated canadian hr. The driver s seat section of the website is reserved for oc transpo employees only. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Ottawacarleton regional transit commission cptdb wiki.
I swear i see just as many of their cruisers driving around as i do oc transpo busses, often in places nowhere near major bus routesstopsbusses. The supreme court of canada rejected an appeal by oc transpo ottawas public transit system leaving in place a ruling by a human rights tribunal that it should have taken steps to. Drivers take special training to operate the double. Eight recruitment stages, 6 weeks training before oc drivers work. For my entire career at transpo, from the time it was a company of 12, to being a company of well over 100 persons in three countries, transpo has always afforded opportunity for those willing to take it and run with it. Disgruntled oc transpo driver chris grover claims the public isnt getting. You can click on the images to see it in a larger format. Oc transpo bringing on new drivers, but majority wont be ready.
You meet new an exiting people every second and it feels great being able to help people. Oc transpo facing shortage of backup bus drivers, union warns. Hachem mahdi, 18, and dylan sardinha, 19, are both charged with theft and assault. Archived simplified oc transpo fares start new years. Salaries posted anonymously by the transpo group employees. Dec 15, 2016 for detailed information on fares, customers should visit or call oc transpo at 67414390. The application stage of the 20192020 bus operator recruitment inventory is now closed. The driver s seat section of the website is reserved for oc transpo employees only, unauthorized access is prohibited. Main page contents featured content current events random article. The driver last worked on april 11, and has not returned to work since. A veteran oc transpo driver says the company specifically warns doubledecker operators to beware of transitway overhangs. Get this page going by posting your interview experience. If you have a strong customer service background, sound judgment skills, enjoy driving. Mostly new flyer invero buses, with the majority of the others being daimlerchrysler orion vi buses.
Drivers take special training to operate the doubledeckers like the. Student active transportation toolkit for educators published. To deal with the staff shortages, the city recently held a mass recruitment event for bus drivers last week, which saw more than 200 people apply. Eight stages of recruitment, six weeks of training before oc drivers get the job back to video its very comprehensive, said one driver sunday, speaking on condition of anonymity. An eastbound oc transpo bus makes a stop on queen street atop parliament station in november 2019. Bus driver in oc transpo crash alleged to have had previous. Eight recruitment stages, 6 weeks training before oc drivers. People working in the trucking industry say a shortage of drivers is looming larger than ever and freight and logistics companies say they cant fill positions as fast as baby boomers are leaving. Drivers take special training to operate the doubledeckers like the one. Inclement weather ottawa student transportation authority. Reviews from oc transpo employees about oc transpo culture, salaries, benefits, worklife balance, management, job security, and more. Some routes provide service to the downtown core of the nearby city of gatineau, quebec, mostly during peak periods and one route provides service to the township of russell, ontario to serve the vars. Where service is required only for large events where travel on a regular bus train may be difficult due to large crowds of people.
No aspect of the hiring process will be influenced by race. Bus operator recruitment information city of ottawa website. Oc transpo ottawacarleton transportation commission is the public transit agency of the city of ottawa, ontario, canada that carries approximately 97. For my entire career at transpo, from the time it was a company of 12, to being a company of well over 100 persons in three countries, transpo has always afforded opportunity for those willing to take it. Jan 09, 2018 to all members of the carleton community, students, faculty and staff are advised that oc transpo will not run buses across the cupe 2424 information pickets at the entrances to campus. A special holiday schedule will operate on july 1, with additional service during the day and after the fireworks.
This drivers last day of work was april 22, and the city of ottawa says 48 hours before the first day of symptoms can be most important for tracking the virus. Student active transportation toolkit for educators. Migrainesuffering bus driver reinstated canadian hr reporter. Oc transpos brutally honest job ad hopes to lure new recruits. This web site is dedicated to all bus and transit enthusiasts. Aissatou diallo, a driver who had been on the job for less than a year and remains on probation, was driving oc transpo bus 269 en route to kanatas bridlewood neighbourhood from. The interview board is comprised of two or three members and is conducted in a question and answer format. Eight recruitment stages, 6 weeks training before oc. Job observation will involve taking an oc transpo bus ride and observing the bus operator in hisher role.
Its very comprehensive, said one driver sunday, speaking on condition of anonymity. New winter service and schedule adjustments will go into effect sunday, december 25. The operator was tested for covid19 on tuesday, and is currently in selfisolation. Archived free transit all day on canada day city of ottawa. Public transit services with rapid transit to downtown from via, ottawa international airport, and bus station. Jan 14, 2019 aissatou diallo, a driver who had been on the job for less than a year and remains on probation, was driving oc transpo bus 269 en route to kanatas bridlewood neighbourhood from downtown on. Oc transpo facing shortage of backup bus drivers, union. New documents reveal chaos and coverups inside oc transpo.
Oc transpo application process national capital region. These fares are valid right away and let you ride buses and. People are very nice, professional, respectful, ect. Student active transportation toolkit for educators ottawa. Oc transpo schedules fiction, driver says in scathing attack. Aissatou diallo, a driver who had been on the job for less than a year and remains on probation, was driving oc transpo bus 269 en route to kanatas bridlewood neighbourhood from downtown on. This service can be accessed after crossing the information picket lines. You can buy a singleride ticket or one of our convenient daypass options 1, 3, 5 or 7 days. Oc transpo bus stop times and schedule for stop eagleson station 3055 eagleson station a note from ocbustracker weve had to turn off the bus map feature on our web version due to the.
Police nab teen suspects after oc transpo driver attacked. To all members of the carleton community, students, faculty and staff are advised that oc transpo will not run buses across the cupe 2424 information pickets at the entrances to campus. Contact lifemark health services 62188417 to receive your application form by mail. Isnt that the same as driver training for the cz license or is it a completely different thing.
Oc transpo uses many articulated buses to provide service. Oc transpo has confirmed a third operator has tested positive for covid19 on thursday. Archived simplified oc transpo fares start new years day. Oc transpo drivers, dispatchers, and maintenance workers under. The drivers seat section of the website is reserved for oc transpo employees only, unauthorized access is prohibited. Oc transpo s ot plan could pose safety risk, says expert overtime costs soar as lrt delay drags on angus wright was hired as a bus driver in 2007 and operates an online chat group for about 200 oc. During these challenging times, we wanted to share some good news the ottawa student transportation authority osta, in collaboration with envirocentre, has been working on a walk to school day event planning toolkit, which is now complete. Alain parisien worked as a driver for the ottawacarleton regional transit commission, also known as oc transpo, for 18 years before he was fired for chronic absenteeism in february 1996. Oc transpo driver tests positive for covid19 after.
Mar 26, 2020 student active transportation toolkit for educators published. The driving assessment is an assessment of your ability to handle tasks and situations similar to what the job would bring on top of your ability to drive safely. An ottawa bus driver has had his job reinstated, along with seven years of back pay plus interest, by the canadian human rights tribunal. Oc transpo relies on 2,752 employees and 936 buses. However, oc transpo is operating a shuttle service within the campus perimeter. During these challenging times, we wanted to share some good news the ottawa student. Btw how long did it take you to complete all the stages. Oc transpo ottawa, ontario transportation service, tour. Dec 09, 2019 oc transpo employees say the label other work refers to drivers who are asked to operate the lrt or train new recruits. Ottawacarleton regional transit commission, commonly known as oc transpo is the urban transit service of the city of ottawa, ontario, canada. Customers should visit and use the new travel planner to see if their normal trips are affected.
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