Full Time Driver Role - School & Ottawa University Route Combination
Voyago is currently recruiting to fill 1 Full-Time Combination School Bus / Ottawa University Shuttle Driver position. We offer competitive hourly pay of $23.50 per hour
Primary Responsibilities
Reporting to the General Manager, The Ottawa University Shuttle Drivers are responsible for driving company owned vehicles in a safe and professional manner transporting University Students and Staff on a dedicated route. Each morning you will also drive a school bus route for us beforehand.
Successful candidates must provide a high degree of customer service in a fast-paced environment while embracing the unique duties of an shuttle driver. You will be representing the Voyago brand and maintaining our respected reputation in the transportation industry.
Your role:
- Driving a school bus as a spare in the morning, and then moving over to the Ottawa University Shuttle route in the afternoon every weekday for the months of September (after Labour Day) to April (last week day). May and June will have varying schedules.
- School Bus Schedule will be a morning route between 630-930am. The University Shuttle Schedule will be Monday to Friday from 1:45pm to 5:15pm
- When your school bussing is completed in the morning, you will then need to drive your own vehicle to the Coventry Yard to get the Ottawa U vehicle. With a morning schools route and this afternoon route of 3.5 hours on the shuttle, your total weekly hours will likely fall into the (30+ hours per week) making your eligible for Sun Life benefits at 3 months of employment in this dual role. You will continue to monitor and adhere to MTO Guidelines for Hours of Service.
- Manage safe, defensive, and respectful driving in all types of weather
- Navigate dense urban driving in a large city
- Provide excellent customer service to your passengers and the general public
- Act as an ambassador for the Voyago/Transdev brand
Requirements
Your profile
- You hold a Clean Criminal Record Search with Vulnerable Sector Search
- You must be willing to obtain a full B licence (school bus license) - Training Provided
- You have proven excellent customer service skills
- You are a strong communicator, English is essential
- You have strong time management and organization skills
- You have experience with passengers who may have special needs
- You are comfortable with service animals on board
- You have a good understanding of the vehicle for hire industry
Your location
By joining us, you’ll benefit from:
- Competitive hourly driving rate $23.50 per hour.
- Career growth opportunities
- EAP and Perks programs for all drivers
- The Full Time comprehensive benefit package
- Discounted rates at Goodlife
Benefits
The Perks:
We are an Award Winning company!
- As a subsidiary of Transdev, we provide opportunities for a rewarding career with a growing, global transportation provider
- We focus on innovation and sustainable environmental initiatives
- We support the development, work-life balance and well-being of our employees
- We build a supportive corporate culture that encourages diversity and enables our people to flourish.
- We enable our employees to have a positive social impact by deploying sustainable mobility solutions.
- We offer our employees opportunities to build their own experience within a local, global Group.
Sounds interesting? Please apply here, or send your resume directly to Carmen Challenger, Talent Acquisition Specialist at carmen.challenger@voyago.ca
Voyago is committed to provide accommodation for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request of the internal or external applicant. If you require an accommodation due to a disability for an interview, please notify Human Resources directly to make appropriate arrangements when contacted for an interview.
Voyago Transdev’s Applicant Tracking System uses AI-assisted tools during the initial application and early screening stage.
We thank all applicants however only those under consideration will be contacted.
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Basics
First name, Last name, Email, Headline, Phone, Address, Upload a valid Drivers Licence, Education, Experience, Summary, Resume, Cover letter, Are you a current Voyago or Transdev employee? Or have you worked for us in the past?, Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?, Do you have any restrictions to the number of hours you can work in a week? If yes, please briefly describe the limitations (e.g., specific days/times, number of hours, or other commitments)., Can you provide a clean Criminal Record Search with Vulnerable Sector Screening?
Pick from a list (16)
- Do you posses clean driving record and are you willing provide a copy for personnel file?
- You are safety focused
- You hold a valid minimum full Ontario B class drivers license
- You are 21 years of age or over.
- You possess clean driving record and criminal record search with vulnerable sector screening
- You have a sound knowledge of the Ottawa West and Downtown region and surrounding areas
- You have the ability to work independently
- You are available for the required split shifts of 6 hours total, that could run: Monday - Friday between 6:30am - 9:30am and 1::45pm - 5:15pm.
- You possess solid communication skills. There will be a pre-hire driving skills and radio communication assessment.
- We offer a competitive hourly pay of $23.50 when driving passengers
- Opportunities are available with charters for extra hours
- The FT full comprehensive benefit package is available if you work 30+ hours or more per week
- Are you willing to provide a current criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening (dated within prior 6 months)?
- Select the current class of licence that you hold:
- Are you a current Voyago/Transdev employee or have your worked for Voyago/Transdev in the past?
- Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?