Driver – S-2425-0633

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;* Transportation of employees in a punctual and timely manner;* Pick up the resident's medications from the hospital;* Ran errands for the residents as needed;* 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; make sure the bus always has gas;* 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.

Education: * High school diploma;* Valid driver's permit class 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, flexible 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.

LANGUAGE* Fluent in Cree and English;
* Fluency in French is an asset.

OTHER* Occasional after hours' availability.