Classification & Regular Hours

Hours per Week: 35

Level: L

Please note, this position is a full time sessional opportunity working from September to April each year.

About Western

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us

The Division of Housing and Ancillary Services is committed to providing a higher standard of excellence in the areas of Housing, Hospitality Services and Retail Services. Each of these functional areas work together in synergy to provide an exceptional experience for the entire Western community including students, staff, faculties and visitors—all while supporting the academic mission of the University.

Responsibilities

The Driver will be responsible for delivering and picking up goods for Hospitality Services stakeholders including Campus Eateries, Residence Dining, and Great Hall Catering and Conference Services as needed, ensuring orders/packages are delivered in a timely fashion. The Driver will also transfer goods to and from Hospitality Service Production Centre operations as requested. During the summer months, the Driver will assist with delivering and picking up goods for Western Retail Services’ (WRS), including events such as exams, convocation, conferences and other logistical needs. The driver will ensure customer orders/packages are delivered in a timely fashion and will transfer goods to and from HAS operations as requested.

Qualifications

Education:

- High School Diploma

Experience:
- 1 year related experience
- Courier experience would be an asset





Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to understand customer needs and expectations and provide excellent customer service directly and indirectly to satisfy expectations
- Strong customer service skills to handle enquiries and resolve issues in a professional and timely manner
- Positive, outgoing attitude with genuine customer service orientation
- Strong client focus and a desire to achieve results is essential
- Strong attention to detail and proofreading abilities with an excellent command of the English language
- Ability to work within a flexible schedule to accommodate the operations events and activities
- Flexibility to work outside of regular business hours
- Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines
- Ability to lift/carry up to a maximum of 65lbs or 29.4kg
- Valid Glass G Driver’s License

Union Statement

Western welcomes applications from all qualified individuals; however, it is the university's policy to give first consideration to all qualified UWOSA applicants.

Background Checks

Please note, successful applicants will be required to produce a current, clean driving abstract prior to commencing employment.

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone (phone hidden).

Please Note:

This position is an existing vacancy. This position is fully in-person, on-site. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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