Driver - Part-time

Position Overview

Reporting to the Supervisor and Manager of Transportation, the Driver is responsible for transporting our clients to and from all assigned destinations in a timely and efficient manner while ensuring the quality of care to our clients. Responsible for documenting all activities and maintaining constant communication while complying with all safety regulations. The Driver must combine strong organizational and prioritization skills with professional dedication and a team-oriented attitude.

Key Responsibilities

· Conduct pre-trip inspection and complete required reports.

· Always ensure proper vehicle maintenance.

· Clean and maintain all vehicles inside and out as needed.

· Follow and understand proper safety procedures.

· Using vehicle technology (dashcams, telematics, electronic logging devices)

· Child safety seat installation as per manufacturer requirements to meet MTO regulations.

· Transport clients to and from assigned destinations while ensuring safety.

· Complete and submit daily paperwork requirements for comprehensive database of client and escort and MTO requirements.

· Provide strong customer service.

· Demonstrate professionalism, tact and diplomacy when interacting with clients, dispatchers and other staff.

· Support and assist with additional tasks as needed or assigned by Management both within and outside department.

Minimum Qualifications

· 3 - 5 years experience with Ontario’s Class B, Class C, Class E and Class F licence in good standing.

· Letters of Commercial Insurance Experience – 3 years carrying passengers.

· CVOR (Commercial Vehicle Operator Record) abstract from MTO in good standing.

· Clean Driver’s Abstract from MTO with results acceptable to Larga Baffin.

· 2 - 3 years experience in customer service.

· High School Diploma (or equivalent).

Skills and Abilities

· Physical ability to lift, push, pull and move equipment and/or suitcases up to 75 lbs.

· Safe and defensive driving techniques.

· Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations.

· Ability to navigate with GPS for proper route planning.

· Ability to quickly learn and efficiently use driving or navigation software

· Ability to install child safety seats.

· Strong organizational and decision-making skills and an aptitude for problem solving.

· Demonstrates ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks throughout the day without supervision.

· Strong knowledge of the roads and routes in the Ottawa/Gatineau area.

· Exercise independent judgment and calmly act in a variety of situations.

· Ability to multitask.

· Strong verbal and written communication skills.

· Strong interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

· Inuktitut a strong asset.

· First Aid/CPR/AED trained (or a willingness to learn).

· Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) training (or a willingness to learn).

Larga Baffin welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

The successful candidate must be able to obtain a recent police records check (for the vulnerable sector) with results acceptable to Larga Baffin as a mandatory condition of employment.

Priority will be given to qualified Nunavut Beneficiaries. Larga Baffin does not provide housing and is not responsible for re-location costs.