Winnipeg Transit Mock Interview

Practice 30 Winnipeg Transit interview questions covering customer service, safety protocols, and city operations.

Question 21 of 30

What do you know about the Winnipeg Transit training program?

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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.

You will find information on the Winnipeg Transit website, by researching online, or simply by asking! It's essential that, before taking any job, you understand how dedicated the company is when it comes to equipping you to do your job. Do your research, and if you have any questions for the interviewer, this is an excellent time to ask!

Some questions that you could ask about the training program include:

- How long is the training?
- Who will be training me?
- Will I be paid during the training period?
- What are the expectations of me once training is complete?
- Is training performed both in the field and in a classroom setting?

Rachelle Enns

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.

"I read on your website that your training consists of two weeks in-class training, one week job shadowing another operator, and another week of supervised fieldwork. I understand that I will be required to pass my driving test by at least 85% along with additional testing such as language skills and physical health. I took some time to read through the employee reviews on Glassdoor and noticed there was a common theme surrounding the fact that your training is some of the best in the industry. I found that very exciting to read."

Rachelle Enns

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.

"I know that your training program is four weeks long and the working hours during the training program are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. From what I have read, the first six days of the training program are focused on bus driving. During that time, I will be required to pass a Class II road test. I read that there will be several homework assignments for me to take home and complete. Before being on my own, I will complete another two driver evaluations and a written exam. I appreciate that your training program is so thorough as I will, no doubt, feel very confident in my driving skills once the program is complete."

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30Winnipeg Transit Interview Questions & Answers

1.At Winnipeg Transit we strive to be the best transit agency in the world. How will you contribute to this goal?

2.Do you have experience in dispatch or radio communications of any kind?

3.What do you know about public transit rules, regulations, and safety compliance?

4.Winnipeg Transit oversees transit operations by use of computer-generated displays, and voice communications. Do you have experience in these areas? If not, do you consider yourself technically savvy?

5.What do you know about Winnipeg Transit and the people we serve every day?

6.Have you ever been involved in writing, preparing, or training Standard Operating Procedures or an Emergency Response Plan?

7.Have you been a regular passenger of Winnipeg Transit? If so, what has been your experience? What did we do well, and what can we improve?

8.How would you handle a passenger complaint?

9.This position is physically demanding. Are you able to meet the physical requirements such as bending, crawling, crouching, lifting, and standing for long periods?

10.Are you aware that, in this role, you risk exposure to physical, electrical, and chemical hazards as well as harsh weather conditions?

11.Are you prepared to present your driver's abstract from all jurisdictions that you have been a licensed driver in the last two years?

12.Winnipeg Transit requires a security clearance check, positive references, and a medical examination before offering employment. Are you willing to comply?

13.Although we have an excellent training program at Winnipeg Transit, we are seeking to hire someone with an intermediate level of experience in our industry. With what types of transportation services are you most experienced?

14.Public transit operates 24/7. Are you willing to meet the scheduling requirements for this position?

15.What do you believe to be the biggest challenge public transit faces today?

16.As a public transit operator, you will meet hundreds of new people every day. In which ways do you embrace diversity?

17.Do you have your air brakes or Q endorsement?

18.In the event of an accident, what procedures would you follow?

19.How will your education help you to succeed in this position with Winnipeg Transit?

20.On a scale of 1-10; how well do you know our city and its infrastructure?

21.What do you know about the Winnipeg Transit training program?

22.Tell me about a challenge in your current job that you have overcome.

23.How would you go about asking for a change in the workplace if you did not like the current approach?

24.When working with the public, emergencies can happen. How will you react to unexpected stress and pressure?

25.At Winnipeg Transit we want to see everyone succeed and grow. If we hire you, how can we support your professional goals?

26.What would you do if your direct supervisor was challenging to get along with, or a poor communicator?

27.It appears that your background is not in public transit. Tell me which transferable skills qualify you for this position with Winnipeg Transit?

28.Every day is different at Winnipeg Transit; which requires patience and endurance. Are you a patient individual by nature?

29.What does exceptional customer service mean to you?

30.Winnipeg Transit employees are trusted to be around passengers with valuables. Sometimes those valuables are left behind. What would you do if you found a purse full of cash left on one of our trains?