Job Description

The Driver - Transportation will be responsible for providing ground transportation of hostel clients and escorts from the First Nations communities approved by NIHB to their appointments in the Thunder Bay area. The Driver/Interpreter will provide general outreach and interpret for clients as well as perform routine maintenance and upkeep of the passenger vehicles.



The Driver - Transportation is directly accountable to the •Manager - Transportation •.


2024 Salary Range: $25.178 - $33.819 per Hour


Position Type: Casual


Qualifications:


• Persons of First Nations ancestry will be given preference (OHRC, Part II, Special Employment).
• Ability to communicate in one of the First Nations dialects in the Sioux Lookout Zone is an asset.
• Must have a valid G class Driving license
• The ability to lift 50 lbs
• The ability to perform the requirements of the position on a regular basis
• Must possess a minimum of five years of driving experience, from having a valid and unrestricted full driving license
• Any further driving training such as Defensive Driving, Driving with Dangerous Goods, would be an asset
• Experience working in a transportation environment would be a asset but full training will be provided
• Experience in frontline Customer Service working in a fast paced environment
• Written and oral communication skills acceptable to the employer that meet the requirements of the role of Transportation Driver
• The ability to perform the requirements of the position on a regular basis


Roles and Responsibilities:


• Provide transportation for First Nations medical clients and escorts by provide safe and courteous driving services, drop off and pick up in front of all medical buildings; ensure that all passengers abide by safety laws (seat belts, child seats); ensure all passengers are courteous and respectful of their fellow passengers; and working shift work and flexible shifts as required.
• Provide general outreach and interpreting services for clients by always provide proper and professional relations with clients; provide polite, out-going and attentive client supervision, assistance, support and advocacy as necessary; and provide interpreting services as required.
• Perform routine maintenance and upkeep of Client Services Department passenger vans by provide safe and responsible operation of the department's vehicles; submit daily reports of each vehicle's maintenance log book entries, daily vehicle Circle Checks and mileage; submit daily reports of each vehicle's client and mileage sheet used for statistical reporting; monitor and report number of deliveries with and without clients for statistical reporting; perform daily routine safety/Circle Checks of vehicles, including availability of safety equipment. While doing this all safety equipment must be worn. i.e. Safety vest; and perform light, routine vehicle maintenance and cleaning as directed by procedures or by the Manager - Transportation.
• Pick up and deliver agency mail
• Pick up trays and orange coolers and deliver to lab
• Pick up packages from stores
• Pick up and deliver medical instruments to and from hospital and appointment clinic
• Fill up the van and fill out gas information at reception after every shift
• Plug van in during winter months when necessary
• Request supplies for van when needed
• Write up and submit incident reports to appropriate departments
• Participate and contribute to regular staff development activities and staff meetings
• Work as a team member with co-workers, SLFNHA staff and other organizations
• Provide assistance when required and any other duties assigned


Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority focuses on hiring Indigenous employees whenever possible.



Candidates are encouraged to self-identify on their application. Self-identification is voluntary and the information is used to assist SLFNHA in hiring Indigenous people from the region whenever possible and to support candidates in their application.