SPECIALZED TRANSPORTATION DRIVER

FULLTIME – FTE 1.0 – Kawartha Lakes

37.5 HOURS A WEEK

SPECIALIZED TRANSPORTATION DRIVER

Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes is an creative multi-service community agency offering a full range of community support services to the frail elderly and people with disabilities in their own homes. Community Care’s Specialized Transportation Program provides door-to-door, individualized service to meet special needs. We are currently accepting applications for the position of Specialized Transportation Driver to provide non-emergency stretcher and wheelchair transportation in agency vehicles.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

- Drive agency vans to transport clients generally those using wheelchairs or non-urgent stretcher transfers
- Escort (arm for support and lifting or transfers) door-to-door clients to appointments
- Use agency issued phone to maintain contact with the office
- Undertake daily inspection of the vehicle and report deficiencies
- Driver training and evaluations as directed
- Gasoline fill up, oil check and vehicle cleaning as required.

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION (abilities, skills, behaviours).

- Current Drivers’ Licence (Class G) and Clean Ministry of Transportation Driving Record
- Experience working with frail elderly or disabled
- Understanding of safe lifting and transfer practices
- Current CPR and First Aid certification
- Good communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, good interpersonal skills, and exhibit flexibility
- Good team player
- Understanding of Community Care and Specialized Transportation services
- Vulnerable Sector Check

The nature of this role requires the incumbent to be physically capable of assisting clients, including lifting occupied wheelchairs and providing support with stretchers. The position also requires availability for rotational shifts,



including evenings and weekends.

WAGE

The wage range for this exciting opportunity is $19.34 – $21.15 Selected candidates will be appropriately placed on the organizations wage grid based on skill, knowledge and experience.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

- Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes (CCCKL) has been providing health and community based services that support independence and enhances the quality of life for the people in our community since 1985.
- Committed to community-based home support services within the context of the local community, CCCKL is a customer centric, team environment who believes in celebrating milestones, our volunteers and colleagues.
- Our values; Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence, guide our behaviours, decisions and interactions with others. They reflect our culture and differentiate us from others.
- We know that having varied perspectives from our clients, volunteers and staff, helps generate better ideas to solve the complex problems of a changing and increasingly diverse health care system.
- To find out more about Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes and to review other opportunities, please visit our website at www.ccckl.ca – careers.

APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:

To apply for this position please submit a resume and cover letter in confidence by November 8, 2026.

Quoting File # 26-F-28 to:[email protected] OR through our Careers page https://ccckl.ca/forms/job-application/





This position fills an existing vacancy and is not a newly created role, in accordance with posting and disclosure requirements.

WHY JOIN US

At Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes, you’ll be part of a team that truly makes a difference in the lives of clients and their families. We value compassion, collaboration, and professional growth, offering opportunities to participate in meaningful community work, and make a positive impact every day. Join us to experience a supportive, welcoming work environment where your contributions are valued and celebrated.

INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND ACCESISSIBILITY:

Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes is an organization that strives to embrace the spirit of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free environment in which all individuals have access in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise People and Culture if you require an accommodation. The personal information submitted for employment is collected under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.

We would like to thank all applicants however, please note that only those selected to attend an interview will be contacted and all other applicants will be kept on file. Applicants are advised that written, oral and practical testing may form part of the selection process.

Please note that AI is not used to screen candidates or make decisions regarding their suitability for any role.isions regarding their suitability for any role.

Cross Posted Internal and External October 28, 2026

📌 Specialized Transportation Driver – Full Time (Kawartha Lakes)
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