SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

Person who drives an automobile and has the legally required license to do so.

SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

• Supervise the loading and unloading of passengers (including handicapped passengers) into adaptive vehicle;


• Transport passengers (including handicapped passengers) inside and outside of the facility to designated areas in a punctual and timely manner;


• Guide passengers to the appropriate seat and monitor their behavior;


• Operate adaptive vehicle and equipment such as the hydraulic lift;


• Complete the mechanical inspection sheet, report any inconsistencies or repair;


• Ensure safety by applying security and driving rules;


• Responsible for the cleanliness of the vehicle and ensure comfort of the passengers;


• Plan routes in advance to minimize the number of stops and maximize fuel efficiency;


• Ensure that passengers arrive at their destinations on time and help them settle into their facilities.

REQUIREMENTS

Education

• High school diploma;


• Valid drivers permit class 4A/4B meeting the standards of the Société d assurance automobile du Québec and the Ministère des Transports du Québec.

Experience

• Excellent driving record:
  
  
  
  Driving Record Request (SAAQ clic online Services - Citizens).

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to operate the vehicle;


• Excellent knowledge of passenger transportation, safety and defensive driving;


• Knowledge of appropriate community or city routes and locations;


• Excellent knowledge of Cree culture and language for drivers in communities;


• Excellent interpersonal and listening communication, and teamwork skills;


• Warehouse experience, heavy lifting;


• Autonomous, adaptable and discrete;


• Observation skills;


• Customer service clientele skills;


• Empathy, courtesy, patience and resourcefulness;


• Must be able to speak in a clear voice that all passengers can hear and understand instructions.


• Execute assigned duties and adapt to additional responsibilities as directed by management in support of operational and organizational needs.

Language

• Fluent in Cree and English;


• Fluency in French is an asset.

Other

• Occasional after hours availability.


• Possibility of On-Call