About Transit
What is Transit?
Transit (transitapp.com) is a Montreal-based urban-mobility app trusted by millions of riders to navigate cities by bus, train, bike and beyond. The careers page tagline reads: "Urbanists at heart, car-free revolutionaries by vocation." The product's data pipeline serves "1000+ cities day in, day out" — and the team genuinely uses public transit themselves: "Built by a team of people who actually ride public transportation, our focus is on making the experience so reliable and delightful, you'll never want to own a car again."
Transit's mission goes beyond software: the company's manifesto argues that "the best cities are the sum of their public squares, gardens, views, parks, shops, and people — not the sum of their asphalt and traffic" and the work prioritises "sustainable, space-efficient transportation that frees up public space for public life."
Where will I work?
"It starts in Montreal." Transit's office is in the Mile End neighbourhood, with "great light, a gorgeous terrasse," two nearby metro stations and BIXI docks at the door. The company is hybrid: "Work from home when you want, while being tempted by the buzz of our office." All current openings are listed as Montreal, QC.
What is the Transit team like?
Transit operates a culture of trust and transparency: "We keep everyone updated on company developments, including board meetings, quarterly finances, and the product roadmap." The team is small enough to feel like a community, with monthly 5 à 7's, catered lunch-and-learns every Wednesday, and informal get-togethers "to see shows, ride bikes, climb rocks, attend climate protests." The careers page is bilingual English/Français in keeping with the Québec context. A diversity note in JDs reinforces that "public transit is used by overwhelmingly more women and people of colour than other modes of transportation."
Work-Life Balance
Transit operates a genuine 4-day workweek: "Give us your best Monday through Thursday, then take Fridays off … with 100% of the salary." The company doesn't track hours, sick days or vacations — and the JD discloses "5 weeks vacation" alongside flexible work hours.
Perks and Benefits
- 4-day workweek (Mon–Thu, Fridays off) at 100% salary
- 5 weeks vacation; no tracking of hours, sick days or vacations
- Flexible work hours
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage; physical therapy, therapy-therapy and massages included
- RRSP / FHSA retirement contributions
- Stock options for every Transit employee
- $1,600 annual car-free mobility allowance (STM, BIXI, Uber, e-bike, scooter, REM)
- Generous maternal/paternal/parental leave policy
- Apple laptop, gear and fancy coffee beans
- Training and development budget
- Weekly communal lunch-and-learn with free food (Wednesdays)
- Monthly 5 à 7's + group bike rides + rock climbing + climate protests + show outings
- Bike/scooter/skateboard parking at the office (no car parking)