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Love where you work. Make a difference at Halifax Regional Municipality.  \nAt the Halifax Regional Municipality, our careers in public service directly impact our region, our communities, and the people we serve. Our customer-first approach means that we’re always striving to develop innovative and entrepreneurial ways to enhance citizens’ lives. Employing over 4,000 people, we’re committed to being an inclusive, collaborative and respectful place to work. Come join us and enjoy progressive opportunities for development in addition to competitive salary and benefit packages.  \nAbout Halifax Transit  \nHalifax Transit operates the public transit system for Halifax Regional Municipality, servicing the urban core of the municipality, namely the Halifax, Bedford, and Dartmouth areas, along with adjacent outlying communities.  \nCurrently there are over 360 vehicles in the transit fleet, all of which are low-floor wheelchair accessible buses, operating over 70 routes, and four (4) express routes operating as MetroLink, and a MetroX express route including service to Stanfield International Airport. Halifax Transit also operates four (4) Harbour ferries.  \nHalifax Transit is the largest transit system in Atlantic Canada, carrying over 26.4 million passengers a year.  \nBecoming a Halifax Transit Operator – What you should know  \nDo you enjoy driving? Do you enjoy interacting with the public? Are you a helpful, service-oriented person? If so, Halifax Transit may be the right place for you! As a Halifax Transit Operator, you will be driving transit buses on established routes, with definite on-time schedules. You will be driving in high-density traffic and in all weather conditions. We encourage you to take the ‘Is this the Job For  \nMe?’ quiz posted on our website [http://www.halifax.ca/transit/documents/IsThisTheJobForYou.pdf](http://www.halifax.ca/transit/documents/IsThisTheJobForYou.pdf) to see if this may be the job for you!  \nYou will be responsible to inform the public of Halifax Transit’s Fare Policy; respond to customer inquiries and concerns; provide assistance to mobility-impaired persons; liaise with our Communications Centre regarding missed time points, poor road conditions, vehicle maintenance, or passenger emergencies; and, ensure the safety of all passengers.  \nA Transit Operator must possess good judgment, safe driving habits and an ability to deal with the public on a daily basis.  \nPlease note that this is a competitive process and only those candidates who most closely match the skills and competencies will be selected to participate in the training program.  \nSuccessful candidates will be placed in a resource bank that will be in effect for up to 2 years. When an opening becomes available, you will be invited to take part in the 7-week, nationally accredited training program.  \nThose considering applying to become a Halifax Transit Operator are encouraged to review the following information carefully and agree to all the requirements prior to submitting an application.  \nBus Operator Hiring & FAQ Guide  \nQualifications  \nCandidates must:  \nBe legally entitled to work in Canada (i.e. Canadian citizen, landed immigrant or valid work permit); Possess a grade 11 or an equivalent combination of education and/or related experience;  \nThree (3) years of experience working in a service occupation dealing directly with customers;  \nHold a valid driver’s license and have a safe driving record (no more than 2 demerit points and no more than one (1) at-fault accident);  \nNote: If the demerit points on your abstract exceed 2, please contact your local vehicle registration  \nbranch and inquire if and/or howyou can have the points removed from your license. 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