Driver - Casual

POSITION SUMMARY:

Drivers provide door-to-door, individualized service to meet client needs. They are responsible for driving clients to and from their appointments (medical, personal, or event etc.) in a safe manner.

This is a casual, flexible position with shifts available during evenings, weekends, and early mornings. Hours are offered on an on-call basis and may vary depending on operational needs. Candidates must be available to work a flexible schedule and be willing to accept shifts with short notice when required.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Provide Direct Service to clients

Drive agency vehicle to transport clients as directed by their immediate contact at the Centre
Contact clients prior to pick up to confirm transportation time
Ensure that clients are safely in their seats with seat belts buckled
Escort (arm for support, no lifting or transfers) door-to-door clients to appointments
Undertake inspection of the vehicle and report deficiencies to their immediate contact at the Centre (when required, take the van for maintenance)
Driver training and evaluations as directed
Gasoline fill up and oil check as required
Maintain mileage log
Submit time sheets to immediate contact at the Centre
Must attend training sessions as designated by the WOCRC
Responsible for the cleanliness of the vehicle
Perform other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid drivers’ license “G”
Vulnerable Police Record Check
Valid personal automobile insurance (minimum $2,000,000 liability)
(NOTE: valid personal insurance is an essential requirement; applicants without insurance will not be accepted)
Clean Ministry of Transportation driver record (driver abstract required)
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to exercise sound judgment and exhibit flexibility
Reliable and able to deal with city traffic in a relaxed but efficient manner
Must be able to work legally in Canada.

Working Conditions:
The nature of the job requires the incumbent to be physically able to assist clients, (e.g. assisting clients into and out of vehicles, carrying groceries, folding and lifting assistive devices etc.)

Availability

Must be available to work early mornings, evenings and weekends
Must be able to work with 24 hour notice

Language

Ability to communicate fluently in English, spoken and written;
Ability to communicate fluently in French, is an asset;
Additional language abilities an asset.