Job Summary:
The Transportation Driver will be responsible for providing ground transportation of hostel clients and escorts from the First Nations communities approved by NIHB within an 8 km radius of Sioux Lookout. The Driver/Interpreter will provide general outreach and interpret for clients as well as perform routine maintenance and upkeep of the passenger vans.
Qualifications:
- Must have a valid G class Driving license.
- 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 an asset, but full training will be provided
- Experience in frontline Customer Service working in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to speak in a first Nations dialect of the Sioux Lookout Region would be a asset (Ojibway/Oji-Cree/Cree)
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) — Current certification in the proper handling, transportation, offering or importing of goods labelled as Dangerous by the government.
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.
- 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;
- 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;
- Perform light, routine vehicle maintenance and cleaning as directed by procedures or by the Client Services Supervisor.
- 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
Closing Date: Open to Filled
