Full-Time Driver

Department: 927 Clarke Ave. West (Battle Centre), Thornhill, ON L4J 8G6

Location: Battle Centre/Day Services/Programs

Compensation: $20.74 / hour

Description

The Full-Time Driver is responsible to provide safe and reliable transportation services to individuals, staff, community partners and external stakeholders to utilize the more efficient route to their scheduled drop off and pick ups/ appointment in a timely, efficient and orderly manner. Drivers are also responsible for assisting individuals with tasks and activities such as running errands. They will promote and maintain a high standard of safety and customer service.

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

Key Responsibilities:

1) Main 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.
• Ensures 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
• Maintains the cleanliness and operating conditions of the vehicle.
• Transport goods and materials to all Reena locations as required.
• Reports accidents, damages and any health and safety-related concerns and submits all relevant documentation to the reporting supervisor.

2) Administrative Responsibilities
• Follow proper procedures for signing in and out of vehicles and cell phones.
• Complete all the 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 candidate will need to comply to the mandatory Vaccination Policy thereafter (i.e. boosters, as applicable); 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.