BC Transit has been named one of the province’s best employers for the fifth year in a row according to the BC’s Top Employers competition.
“Being recognized with this award for this many consecutive years is an honour, and speaks to the consistent efforts of our dynamic, hard-working and diverse team,” said Erinn Pinkerton, BC Transit President and Chief Executive Officer. “Fostering an inclusive work environment where people can thrive and grow is important to us, as our organization works hard to deliver transportation services you can rely on.”
The BC’s Top Employers competition examines eight factors when determining its winners. They include:
- Workplace
- Work Atmosphere & Social
- Health, Financial & Family Benefits
- Vacation & Time Off
- Employee Communications
- Performance Management
- Training & Skills Development
- Community Involvement
BC Transit has more than 1,000 employees with a wide range of careers that include drivers, maintenance and administration positions. This Crown Corporation offers benefits that encourage a strong focus on both physical and mental wellness, where employees are encouraged to thrive, learn and grow. There are also more than 1,700 indirect employees working for our contracted operating partners across B.C.
The full list of BC’s Top Employers was announced in the Vancouver Sun.
Quick Facts:
- In the BC Transit 2024 Workplace Engagement Survey, 85% of respondents intend to be working there in a year, and 77% would recommend the organization as a great place to work.
- Further increasing employee engagement and workplace satisfaction is one of the six key objectives outlined in BC Transit’s Strategic Plan, which was updated in 2024.
- The Crown Corporation provides service to roughly 54 million annual riders in over 130 cities, districts and towns across the province service, in partnership with local governments.
- BC Transit has a fleet of more than 1,100 buses including high-capacity, heavy-, medium- and light-duty buses. This includes more than 250 Compressed Natural Gas buses.
To learn more about employment opportunities at BC Transit, go to: https://www.bctransit.com/careers
To find out more about the BC’s Top Employers for 2024, as well as a list of past recipients, visit: canadastop100.com/bc/
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