Para Transit Driver - London

Voyago; London; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Benefits package

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Voyago is seeking a Para Transit Driver in London, Ontario to provide safe, compassionate door-to-door transit for seniors and individuals with disabilities. The role focuses on assisting passengers with boarding, securing mobility devices, and delivering excellent customer service while navigating local streets.

The position is part-time with shifts across mornings, days, and occasional evenings, offering flexible hours and the opportunity to join a union environment.

Qualifications

• Safe driver with clean driving record.
• Ability to obtain clean police check with vulnerable sector screening.
• Professional driver with G, B, C or F license.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Patient, compassionate, empathetic.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional door-to-door service for passengers unable to use traditional city transit.
• Provide proactive assistance to passengers during boarding, wheelchair maneuvering, securing belts, and mobilizing assistive devices.
• Offer information on fares, schedules, and stops and assist passengers accordingly.
• Perform basic vehicle inspections at start of each shift to ensure readiness.

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 currently recruiting to fill existing part-time vacancies within 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 service for passengers who are not able to take tradtional city transit services
• 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 superior 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

Your Profile:

• 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 G, B, C or F class license
• 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 solid 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 and will vary based on specific shift details): Day shifts typically begin between 6:00am and 9:00am and will end between 3:00pm and 5:00pm Evening shifts typically begin between 3:00pm and 5:00pm and will end between 10:00pm and 12:00am The para transit service runs 7 days a week including holidays. Shifts often are a mix of days, evenings, and weekends

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

The Perks

• 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.

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.