The Ontario Public Transit Association (OPTA), in partnership with the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) Careers in Public Transit Outreach Program (CIPTOP), is excited to introduce the first-ever Transit Talent Career Day, capped off by an interactive Career Fair. This is a new networking opportunity planned as part of the Ontario Transportation Expo (OTE) on Tuesday April 1, 2025.
This initiative aims to connect students (with a revealed interest in a career in public transit) with transit professionals from Ontario's largest transit agencies. Through a full day of programming (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM), students will have the chance to:
- Attend an industry committee meeting with breakouts and round tables
- Attend the OTE Trade Show with displays of innovative products and services
- Engage with transit experts in planning, scheduling and operations roles;
- Learn about the skills, aptitudes and education needed for a career in transit; and
- Get insight into the exciting projects and innovations in transit in the next 5-10 years.
There are only 50 spots available for students.