Job Description

Position: Driver, Visiting Suites

Position Profile: The Driver is an employee who operates the company vehicle on a scheduled route to transport clients to and from various locations. Additional responsibilities include maintaining a variety of records, such as time at each stop, purpose of trip, number of passengers per day, mileage, and vehicle maintenance. The Driver must be able to exercise good judgment when handling unusual situations arising with passengers.

The Driver receives direction, route assignments, and is supervised by the Visiting Suites Coordinator. Work is reviewed through observation and review of records.

Position Reporting: This position reports to the Visiting Suites Coordinator.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs work in the operation of a vehicle to ensure safe transportation of clients to and from various destinations.

Ensure the safety of clients during transport.

Reports to Visiting Suites Coordinator on care, repair, and maintenance of vehicle(s); washes vehicle(s) and cleans interior.

Assists passengers in getting in and out of vehicles, and other courtesies.

Ensures proper installation of care seats and seatbelt usage.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team environment.

Creates driving schedule and booking transports.

Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications:

Knowledge of basic automotive maintenance procedures.

Ability to deal effectively and patiently with others.

Ability to operate a van or small bus.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to lift up to 40-60 lbs.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Program Awareness and Focus : Must have knowledge and understanding of First Nation and Metis cultures. Works respectfully within a diverse environment and respects confidentiality.
• Team-Orientation: Must be committed to being a team player, encouraging the efforts of others and working to meet team goals. Must possess effective conflict resolution skills. Committed to fostering effective teamwork, both within the organization and between the organization and its stakeholders.
• Communication: Must be able to convey information and opinions to diverse audiences in both verbal and written contexts with clarity and conciseness. Expresses with honesty, with clarity, and constructively. Maintains open and positive communications with others, exhibiting effective listening skills.
• Leadership: Must be willing to share areas of competence with others. Must show personal leadership within the position through setting priorities, meeting timelines, and continuously improving the function.
• Strategic Thinking/Problem Solving : Must be a strategic thinker/problem-solver with the ability to anticipate challenges, determine required outcomes and use innovative approaches to develop supportive systems with clients and supports. Must be willing to participate in the ongoing change process required of a member-driven organization that values the community.

Experience and Training:

At least 5 years of experience driving a bus or large vehicles.

Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Dedication to improving the quality of life for First Nations and Metis people in Saskatoon through the promotion of a caring community and commitment to working with others.

Respectful of confidentiality.

Special Requirements:

Must possess a valid driver's license issued by SGI Motor Vehicles.

Must be 18 years of age or older, with a clean driving record.

Defensive driver training is an asset.

CPR, and First Aid.

Knowledge of Car Seats and safety.

Basic computer knowledge.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• driving: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person