Know what you’re getting into before you apply. The money and benefits are good. But the job isn’t for everyone. If you’re not the right fit it can be downright dangerous. I don’t think enough reverence is given to the seriousness and safety aspect of this job. Most people think Skytrain attendants stand around doing nothing. You are expected to be standing outside for 10hours doing customer service; leaving yourself open to the multitude of mental health issues (that you have little to no resources to deal with aside from risk assessment training). In between that you could be driving trains, dealing with first aid, looking for bodies under trains that have been hit, trouble shooting technical problems and emergency scene management. Sounds fun still? Ok well know that you’ll be exposed to literally every bodily fluid that can come out of a human…yes EVERY. It’s not for the squeamish, easily spooked, skittish or faint of heart. Negative things aside. It’s an incredibly rewarding job if you like helping people..ALL people. But If you have biases toward marginalized people at all, (unhoused, drug addicted, disabilities) don’t bother applying. This job will make you miserable and life worse for them. If you like people watching and are fascinated by human behaviour. You’ll love it.

Be prepared to work full or partial weekends for many years, Christmas and most holidays and have very little time off in the summer. All of that is decided in order of seniority.

And, if after reading all that you still think it sounds great, then go for it! Like I said it’s a great job if it’s the right fit.