Title : Driver
Employee Working Location : In-person (Moosonee, ON)
Employment Status : Permanent Full-Time
Salary Band : $ 30,446 - $ 38,058 / year
The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) - an inspirational not for profit organization, helps people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and supports them in strengthening their resilience. As a Canada's Best Employers 2024, we are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment.
In this role, you will :
Responsibility 1. Drives clients to designated destinations, ensuring their safe and punctual arrival.
- Utilizing the most expedient route, transports cognitively impaired, disabled and/or physically limited clients from pick-up point to various appointments and return.
- Assists clients, whenever needed, to enter and exit the vehicles.
- Reports to supervisor, any client feedback and/or problems related to the scheduled rides.
- Successfully acquires and maintains an "G" licence, a First Aid Certificate, informing supervisor of progress and need for recertification as required.
Responsibility 2. Ensures the vehicle(s) is maintained and in good working condition.
- Ensures that the exterior and interior of vehicles clean and presentable to clients and the public
- Conducts daily safety checks on vehicle(s), topping up vehicle fluids (e.g. gas and windshield wiper fluids) in a timely manner.
- Monitors and maintains vehicle supplies such as First Aid kit, gloves, etc.
- Operates the vehicle safely and reports any vehicle maintenance concerns/problems needs to coordinator/supervisor.
Responsibility 3. Minimizes risk exposure to clients, drivers and vehicles.
- Reports to supervisor, any safety concerns for a client due to his/her condition or any occupational health and safety concerns resulting from driving a particular client.
- Follows all procedures in reporting and documenting any incidents, accidents and/or injuries.
Responsibility 4. Facilitates fee collection and promotes Red Cross programs and services.
- When instructed, collects fees from clients and submits appropriate documentation to office staff member.
- Maintains supply of promotional pamphlets and distributes them as appropriate.
What we are looking for :
- The minimum qualification for this position is a high school diploma with a minimum of two years' driving experience.
- A class G Ontario Driver's License with no more than three demerit points is required.
- Previous experience working with Elders would be an advantage.
- Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 50 lbs (e.g. wheelchair) is required.
Working conditions :
- The incumbent is required to be flexible in working non-traditional hours and in accepting changes to their work schedule and location.
- Eligibility to work in Canada : At this time, we welcome applications from candidates eligible to work in Canada. If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, we encourage you to carefully review your visa to find out whether you are eligible to work in the job you are considering applying for. Refer to our FAQ for more information.
- If you are selected for this role, you will be required to complete a successful pre-employment screening process which includes a satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC).
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Salary Band:
$30,446 - $38,058 ($16.73 - $20.91)
