Driver

Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A community resource center in Ottawa seeks a Driver to provide reliable transportation services for clients. The role requires a clean driver record, valid insurance, and good interpersonal skills. This is a contract position with a starting salary of $33,367 per annum, working 35 hours per week, ensuring essential mobility for clients to appointments.

Qualifications

• Clean Ministry of Transportation driver record required.
• Valid personal automobile insurance for $2 million liability mandatory.
• Physically capable of assisting clients.

Responsibilities

• Drive agency vehicle to transport clients.
• Contact clients to confirm pick-up times.
• Inspect vehicle and report any deficiencies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Judgement

Flexibility

Traffic management

Job description

EMPLOYER: Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Driver

Contract

Kanata, ON, CA

Requisition ID: 1174

Position Summary

Driving an agency vehicle, the Driver is responsible for providing door-to-door and individualized service to meet clients’ needs. They are responsible for driving clients to and from appointments (medical, personal, events, etc.) in a safe manner.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 immediate contact (when required, take vehicle for maintenance);
• Fill gas tank and check oil as required;
• Keep vehicle clean.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills

• Clean Ministry of Transportation driver record (driver’s abstract required);
• Valid personal automobile insurance for $2 million liability (NOTE: valid personal insurance is an essential requirement; applicants without insurance will not be accepted);
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Ability to exercise sound judgement, and exhibit flexibility;
• Reliable and able to deal with city traffic in a relaxed but efficient manner;
• Physically capable of assisting clients (into and out of vehicles, carrying groceries, folding and lifting assistive devices, etc.).
• Starting Salary is $33,367 per annum (6 month contract with possibility ofextension)
• 35 hours per week.

Please apply online via our career center. This position is open until filled.

Submit any questions to [e-mail] . Note that applications submitted via email will not be considered.

People Services

Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre

Kanata, ON K2L 4H7

We are an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business and job requirements. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, colour, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital or civil status, political affiliation, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in Ontario.

WOCRC has an accommodation process in place that provides accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please do not hesitate to let us know how we can best accommodate you.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this employment opportunity. Please note however that, due to the volume of résumés received, only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.

START DATE: 11/17/2023

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