Full Time Driver Role - B License - School & Ottawa University Route Combination

Voyago; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Career growth opportunities

Benefits package

Sun Life benefits after 3 months

EAP and perks for drivers

Discounted Goodlife rates

Job summary

Voyago is seeking a Full-Time Combination School Bus / Ottawa University Shuttle Driver in Ottawa. You will drive a school bus in the morning and the University shuttle in the afternoon on weekdays, keeping safety and customer service at the forefront.

The role requires a clean criminal record and a valid B license for school buses, with strong time management and communication skills. Benefits and career growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Clean Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Search.
• Full B license (school bus).
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong communication skills; English is essential.
• Strong time management and organization.
• Experience with passengers who may have special needs.
• Comfortable with service animals on board.
• Good understanding of the vehicle-for-hire industry.

Responsibilities

• Drive a school bus in the morning and the Ottawa University Shuttle in the afternoon on weekdays.
• Drive safely, defensively, and professionally.
• Provide excellent customer service to passengers and the public.
• Adhere to MTO Hours of Service guidelines.
• Represent Voyago brand and uphold our reputation.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Organization

Special needs passengers

Service animals

Vehicle for hire

English fluency

Education

B license (school bus)

Job description

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

Your profile

• You hold a Clean Criminal Record Search with Vulnerable Sector Search
• You hold a full B licence (school bus license)
• 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

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

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.

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.