Para Transit Driver - London

Transdev Ontario Manitoba; London; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading transportation provider in Ontario is looking for a part-time Para Transit Driver to provide door-to-door service for seniors and individuals with special needs. This role requires a clean driving record, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to assist with physical demands. Flexible shifts are available, and the hourly rate is $20.72. Join us to make a real difference in the community.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits packages

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Employee Referral Bonus

Supportive corporate culture

Opportunities for growth within a global group

Qualifications

• You must have a clean driving record.
• You are capable of working at a fast pace.
• Intermediate to advanced verbal and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional door-to-door customer service.
• Assist passengers in boarding vehicles and maneuvering wheelchairs.
• Perform basic vehicle inspections at the start of your shift.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service skills

Compassionate and empathetic

Confident navigation skills

Education

Valid G, B, C or F class license

Job description

Drive With Purpose. Lead With Heart. Join Voyago as a Para Transit Driver!

Looking for a job that's more than just a job? One where you're not just driving a vehicle, but driving real change in people's lives? Voyago is hiring Part-Time drivers for our London Para Transit Division!

As a Para Transit Driver, you're the friendly face behind the wheel, making sure seniors and individuals with special needs can get to medical appointments, groceries, social outings, basically all the important stuff.

Your Role:

• You are responsible for delivering exceptional door-to-door customer service
• You are required to provide proactive assistance to passengers in boarding vehicles, maneuvering wheelchairs, securing belts, lifting portable assistive devices, and offering necessary aid throughout the journey
• Additionally, providing WOW! Customer service to all passengers and assisting with information on fares, schedules, and stops is a crucial aspect of this role
• You are responsible for performing basic vehicle inspection to ensure the vehicle is in good working order at the start of your shift

Requirements

• You are a safe driver with a clean driving record
• You can obtain a clean criminal record search with vulnerable sector screening
• You are a professional driver with a class license of G, B, C or F
• You have excellent customer service skills
• You are patient, compassionate, and empathetic
• You are comfortable working around any type of service animal
• You are capable of working at a fast pace and keeping up with the physical demands of the role (pushing, pulling, bending and twisting at a fast pace for 8 to 10 hours)
• You have intermediate to advanced verbal and written language skills (equivalent to B2 to C1 levels)
• You bring relevant experience from a similar role or have experience assisting individuals with disabilities
• You have a good understanding of London's streets and neighborhoods, with confident navigation skills
• You are comfortable working within a Union
• You are comfortable starting in a part time role, working 12 to 24 hours per week, with the option to pick up additional shifts when available

Your Schedule

This opportunity is all about flexibility. Shifts typically fall within the following timeframes (these times are approximate):

• Day shifts typically begin at approximately 6:00am, 7:00am or 8:00am working until 3:00pm, 4:00pm, or 5:00pm
• Evening shifts typically begin at approximately 3:00pm, 4:00pm, or 5:00pm working until 10:00pm, 11:00pm, or 12:00am
• The para transit service runs 7 days a week including holidays

Your location

• All shifts will begin and end at, 573 Admiral Court, London

Hourly Rate

• The rate for this position will be $20.72/hour

Benefits

• 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
• We offer comprehensive benefits packages for full-time employees with an Employee and Family Assistance Program, a great company perks program and an Employee Referral Bonus for all staff
• 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

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.

We thank all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.