Driver Needed At Canadian Red Cross · Toronto, ON

Driver Needed At Canadian Red Cross · Toronto, ON

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Certificates:

CPR Certification

SKILLS:

Heavy lifting

Formation:

High school diploma or GED

Job Details.

Salary: From $17.05 to $20.10 per hour

Position type: Permanent

Employee Working Location: Office/In-person (Etobicoke, Toronto, ON)

Employment status: Permanent full-time

Salary band: $17.05–$20.10/hour

Drivers are needed for the Community Health & Wellness Transportation program at the Canadian Red Cross (CRC), one of the world’s most inspirational non-profits and a Forbes list winner for Canada’s Best Employers 2022. Our core values—humanity, independence, impartiality, neutrality, voluntarism, unity, and universality—serve as our compass. In times of need, we support individuals and communities in Canada and around the world by helping them build resilience.

We are dedicated to creating a work environment that is diverse, inclusive, barrier-free, and accessible so that everyone can realize their full potential, starting with the hiring process. We encourage all qualified individuals who share our values and want to contribute to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace to apply. Transportation for medical appointments, social gatherings, compassionate visits, shopping, and programs for qualified clients will fall under the purview of the incumbent.

In this role, you will:

• Drive carefully, and notify the program coordinator of any issues or concerns regarding radio or vehicle maintenance.
• In order to guarantee client satisfaction, drivers must carefully follow the policies and procedures that were discussed during the onboarding process.
• Perform daily mandatory MTO-regulated circle checks on the vehicle or vehicles, noting any defects and quickly topping off fluids (such as gas and windshield wiper fluid).
• Make sure the car is clean and presentable for customers and the general public on the outside as well as the inside.
• observes and reports any inventory items for the vehicle that need to be refilled, such as gloves, a first aid kit, etc., in accordance with the guidelines for the pre-trip inspection.
• Reports any maintenance or repairs that may be required to be completed during business hours in order to get the car to its planned maintenance appointments.
• Observes standard procedures when assisting clients and other people. observes all protocols when it comes to reporting and recording incidents, accidents, and/or injuries.
• Notifies the program coordinator or a designee of any observed or possible occupational health and safety risks for employees or clients. Follows established plans to promote diversity and social justice in compliance with society’s policies and guidelines.
• Assist customers with mobility devices, such as those pushing or maneuvering wheelchairs or folding walkers, and securely stow them during trips as needed. You may also be asked to lift heavy equipment or supplies (up to 40 lbs).

What we are looking for:

• The bare minimum of education is a high school diploma.
• A current Class “G” driver’s license issued by the Province of Ontario is required, as is at least two years of experience behind the wheel of commercial vehicles—cube/cargo van driving experience is preferred.
• Good driving record (clean CVOR or driver’s abstract), familiarity with major city street locations, and aptitude for using or picking up new technical skills relevant to position.
• To perform their job safely, they must be aware of the requirements set forth in the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations.
• Driving and working with senior citizens are two areas in which prior experience is valued highly.
• Must be physically fit to carry out the necessary tasks, including lifting objects up to 40 pounds on a regular basis (such as assistive medical devices), and able to work outside in all kinds of weather.
• Ability to work independently and politely interact with customers, the general public, and employees.
• demonstrated knowledge of disability and poverty; proficiency in non-violent crisis intervention is a plus.
• The capacity to communicate in relation to their job duties (including computer skills and written and verbal communication abilities) while upholding the highest standards of information confidentiality.

Working conditions:

• high capacity to tolerate possible bad weather and traffic jams.
• On short notice, changes are regularly made to assigned client rides, working hours, and work location. It is mandatory for the incumbent to exhibit flexibility in working non-traditional hours and accommodating alterations to their work schedule and location.
• Working with people who have varying cognitive and physical abilities is a requirement for incumbents. At times, you might come across unfavorable physical settings and individuals. 
• Physical requirements include regular bending and strength exercises as well as the ability to lift objects up to 40 pounds, such as wheelchairs.
• A valid three-year driver’s abstract, a Vulnerable Sector Check, and CPR First Aid certification (with training provided if necessary) are required for this position. The ability to work in Canada is a requirement that we are now accepting applications from candidates who fulfill.
• If you are not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, we strongly advise you to carefully review your visa to determine your eligibility for the position you are thinking about applying for.
• You will need to successfully complete a pre-employment screening process, which includes a satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC), if you are chosen for this position.
• The CRC has temporarily halted our Covid-19 vaccination program as of right now, and while full vaccination of all employees is not required, it is still highly encouraged.

It is recommended that qualified candidates apply as soon as possible. Applications received after the selection process has begun may be held for further consideration OR reviewed for other opportunities. We thank you in advance for your application and appreciate the time and effort you put in.

In the event that you need accommodations at any point during the hiring process, please let us know as soon as possible. We will maintain the privacy of any information we receive regarding requests for accommodations.