Driver

Description

The Driver is responsible for providing safe and reliable transportation services to individuals, staff, community partners, and external stakeholders utilizing the most efficient route to scheduled drop-offs and pickups/appointments in a timely manner. Drivers assist individuals with tasks such as running errands and maintain a high standard of safety and customer service.

The ideal candidate should be flexible, available to work weekdays, evenings, and/or weekends, and possess a valid C or B License with a minimum of 3 years of driving experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Transport individuals, staff, and community members utilizing company vehicles in a safe and professional manner to their scheduled destination.
• Assist the individuals with tasks and activities as required.
• Complete daily vehicle pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the members by operating the vehicle according to the Ontario Highway Traffic Act and obeying all traffic rules and regulations.
• Determine the most efficient and effective route to the scheduled destination using GPS services.
• Provide high-quality customer service.
• Maintain the cleanliness and operating conditions of the vehicle.
• Transport goods and materials to all Reena locations as required.
• Report accidents, damages, and any health and safety-related concerns and submit all relevant documentation to the reporting supervisor.

• Follow proper procedures for signing in and out of vehicles and cell phones.
• Complete all required documentation related to the vehicle.
• Collect and submit the expense report to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Complete mandatory training.

Qualifications:

• Valid C or B License with a minimum of 3 years of driving experience (required)
• Driver’s abstract in good standing
• F License is an asset
• Completion of high school diploma or GED required
• Previous experience in the development sector is favorable
• Technical knowledge and experience in using digital devices and MS Teams
• Knowledge of road and Ontario traffic rules/laws
• Must pass a mandatory criminal background check
• CPR and First Aid certification is an asset
• Must be physically able to step up and down steps, safely secure individuals for transport, and transport wheelchair-bound patients on paved and unpaved surfaces
• Available to work flexible schedules, including evenings and weekends

Please note all interested candidates will need to comply with the mandatory Vaccination Policy thereafter; Reena will comply with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and accommodate staff, that for bona fide human rights protected reasons are unable to be vaccinated, based on providing supporting documentation that substantiates this requirement.

Reena is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources.

About Reena

Reena is a non-profit organization that promotes dignity, individuality, independence, personal growth, and community inclusion for people with diverse abilities within a framework of Jewish culture and values. Established in 1973 by parents of children with developmental disabilities, Reena provides support for hundreds of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, offering services such as residential support, respite programs, counselling, therapy, and advocacy.