BC Transit is honoured to announce that it has been named one of BC’s Top Employers for the fourth year in a row.
The competition looks at eight factors including:
- Workplace
- Work Atmosphere & Social
- Health, Financial & Family Benefits
- Vacation & Time Off
- Employee Communications
- Performance Management
- Training & Skills Development
- Community Involvement
BC Transit has been compared to other organizations in its field and determined to be one of the most progressive employers in the province, in one of the most competitive years to date.
“Being recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers is an exceptional accomplishment, and for four years running, it speaks volumes about the team here at BC Transit,” said Erinn Pinkerton, BC Transit President and Chief Executive Officer. “BC Transit prides itself on being an inclusive workspace where people can chart their own career path while helping provide a safe essential service to our valued customers throughout the province.”
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.
The full list of BC’s Top Employers was announced in the Vancouver Sun.
Quick Facts:
- BC Transit has more than 1,000 employees, with a wide range of careers that include driving, maintenance and administration. There are also more than 1,700 indirect operating employees across B.C.
- Pre-pandemic, the Crown Corporation typically provided service to roughly 57 million annual riders in over 130 cities, districts and towns across the province service, in partnership with local governments. Despite a significant decrease in ridership due to COVID-19, BC Transit returned to pre-pandemic conventional ridership levels in fall 2023, making it one of the first agencies in North America to reach this milestone.
- BC Transit has a fleet of more than 1,100 buses including double decker buses and more than 250 Compressed Natural Gas buses. With the Low Carbon Fleet Program, the organization has a goal of providing customers with a 100% carbon emission-free fleet by 2040.
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/
Media Contacts
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