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Winnipeg Transit Recruitment, October 10 & 11 at City Hall

NEWS @ A GLANCE:

Winnipeg Transit is recruiting highly motivated persons with a sincere desire to serve the public. Winnipeg Transit employs over 1,000 bus operators and needs to hire about 70 new operators every year.
(for more details, please read the full media release below)

MEDIA RELEASE:

WINNIPEG 0ctober 10, 2006 - Winnipeg Transit is recruiting highly motivated persons with a sincere desire to serve the public. Winnipeg Transit employs over 1,000 bus operators and needs to hire about 70 new operators every year.

  • Applications accepted at City Hall, 510 Main Street, in the Foyer Tuesday October 10 and Wednesday, October 11 between 9:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
  • Applicants should bring driver’s licence and resume
  • For more information please call 311 or visit winnipegtransit.com

Facts:

  • Starting rate is over $14/hr and Operators progress to over $42,000/year with guaranteed Full Time hours and comprehensive benefits
  • Winnipeg Transit hires about 6 operators every month
  • Bus Operators stay on the job an average of 15 years
  • Approximately 12% of bus operators are females
  • Extensive classroom and in-vehicle training is provided and paid for over a five-week period

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Last update: 10.10.2006

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