BC Transit

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520 Gorge Rd E
PO Box 9861
Victoria, BC V8W 9T5
BC Transit coordinates the delivery of public transportation across the province with the exception of those areas serviced by TransLink in Metro Vancouver.

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Recognized as one of BC's Top Employers (2025):

By Richard Yerema and Kristina Leung, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Feb 11, 2025)

Here are some of the reasons why BC Transit was selected as one of BC's Top Employers (2025):

  • BC Transit invests in employee development throughout their careers, including paid internships, apprenticeships, leadership development and tuition subsidies for courses related, and not directly related, to their current position
  • BC Transit helps employees prepare for the longer term with retirement planning assistance and employer contributions to a defined benefit pension plan
  • BC Transit shows its appreciation for its people through the Recognizing Excellence and Values program, which features peer-nominated core values awards, instant recognition (e-cards and redeemable points), and gifts to celebrate milestone achievements
An administrative employee at BC Transit  

    Highlights

    Industry Public transit
    Established in Canada 1890
    Major Canadian locations Victoria BC
    Full-time employees in Canada 1,317
    Part-time employees in Canada 12
    Average age of employees in Canada 46 years
    Longest serving employee 42 years
    Benefits note BC Transit has multiple employee groups, the following programs and policies may vary by position
    Flexible work options hybrid work option, flexible work hours, compressed work week, shortened work week (fewer hours with less pay), telecommuting
    Long-term savings defined-benefit (DB) pension
    Health plan premium as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 100% of the premiums
    Mental health practitioner benefit up to $1,500 each year
    Maternity top-up (mothers) up to 85% of salary for 16 weeks
    Vacation allowance new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job
    Employee performance reviews employees receive individual performance reviews every 12 months
    In-house training initiatives apprenticeship/skilled trades programs, in-house training, online training, leadership development programs, paid internships
    Related tuition subsidies employer covers up to 100% of tuition per year
    Employee charitable involvement employees are involved in selection of charities

    The Career Directory

    BC Transit has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.
    BC Transit employees chat in the LTC bus yard

      Highlights for New Grads

      Industry Public transit
      Full-time employees in Canada 1,001 to 2,500
      Major Canadian locations Victoria BC
      Student opportunities co-op opportunities
      Training subsidies for professional accreditation, orientation program, online training, in-house training, in-house career planning services, leadership training
      Tuition subsidies (related to job) yes
      Typical new grad positions Transit Planner, Transportation Planner, Transportation Engineer, People and Culture Coordinator, Payroll and Benefits Administrator, CRA Call Center, IT Support / Help Desk Technicians, Data Analyst, Finance Clerk, Communications and Engagement Coordinator, Social Media Coordinator etc.
      Work benefits health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours, telecommuting, transit subsidies
      Vacation allowance new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job

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