Job Description:

The position of Class 4 Driver requires someone who is positive, energetic, and experienced working with seniors of varying abilities.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promotes Neighbourhood House program philosophy by ensuring programs have the opportunities to interconnect and achieve integration across program areas.
• Assist staff with loading and unloading seniors in the van.
• Transport seniors and program staff to and from established destinations
• Drive the vehicle along established routes.
• Perform routine checks of vehicle as required (pre-trip inspection prior to each trip).
• Report delays, mechanical problems or accidents to supervisory personnel.
• Ensure required documents are completed in a timely manner (daily driver log sheets).
• Fill the vehicle with fuel when needed.
• Clean the vehicle to a schedule worked out with supervisory personnel.
• Schedule regular maintenance and government vehicle inspections.
• Direct passengers during emergency evacuation procedures.
• Communicate respectfully and effectively with staff, seniors, other agencies and the local community.
• Demonstrate inclusive attitudes and practices to accommodate and support the diversity of the local community.
• Attend and participate in regular meetings as appropriate.
• Participate in training and other learning activities as required.

Qualifications:

• Unrestricted Class 4 BC Driver’s License
• Clear Driver’s Abstract.
• Current 1st Aid/CPR.
• Experience working with seniors.
• Knowledge and awareness of issues surrounding diversity and multiculturalism.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Current criminal record search.
• Ability to perform moderate physical activity including vacuuming, sweeping, walking, standing, bending, and lifting (up to 25lbs)

Hours of Work:    Casual – availability Tuesdays, Thursday, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Rate of Pay:    $20.83/hour.

Reporting:   The Driver will report to the Manager of Seniors’ Services. 

Deadline:   until position is filled

Thank you for your interest in this position, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.