AMS Safewalker and/or Safewalk Driver

at  Alma Mater Society of UBC Vancouver

The Alma Mater Society (AMS) is the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) student society, and works to improve the academic, social and personal lives of the 56,000 UBC students at its Vancouver campus. The AMS also runs nine food and beverage outlets, a catering and conference operation, and the AMS Student Nest, providing on-campus employment opportunities and generating revenue that goes directly back into supporting the students at UBC.
Position title: Safewalker and/or Safewalk Driver
Reports to: Safewalk Coordinator
Employee Status: Temporary, part-time until April 30, 2025
Hours per week: 10-20 (applicants must have a minimum availability of 12 hours per week, or be available for 2 shifts/week)
Compensation: $17.96 per hour.
Position Overview

Safewalk provides a free service to accompany students, staff and visitors between any two points on campus, 7 nights a week, if they feel unsafe or uncomfortable doing so alone.

• Drivers are primarily responsible for piloting an AMS vehicle to facilitate these transfers.
• Walking and co-pilot shifts may also be assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive/walk clients across campus in a safe and professional manner
• Maintain visibility to students, faculty and staff during campus patrols
• Maintain accountability of office material
• Complete appropriate paperwork and documentation
• Actively uphold and promote the philosophy and integrity of the Safewalk service
• Act in a professional manner reflective of the standards of the AMS
• Actively participate in Safewalk’s promotion campaigns
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience

• Must be a currently registered UBC Student
• Must be available for late night and weekend shifts
• Professional, responsible, and able to maintain composure under stress
• Good knowledge of the geographical layout of the UBC campus
• Outgoing, energetic and flexible
• A sincere interest in improving safety in the campus community
• Experience with Safewalk an asset
• Valid class 5 or equivalent driver’s license is an asset
• Candidates must be willing to submit a criminal record check
• Candidates interested in driving: must hold a valid class 5 or equivalent driver’s license and pass the Safewalk driving test
• Must be available for Safewalk training on January 8 from 4:00pm – 7:00pm

• Drive/walk clients across campus in a safe and professional manner
• Maintain visibility to students, faculty and staff during campus patrols
• Maintain accountability of office material
• Complete appropriate paperwork and documentation
• Actively uphold and promote the philosophy and integrity of the Safewalk service
• Act in a professional manner reflective of the standards of the AMS
• Actively participate in Safewalk’s promotion campaigns
• Other duties as assigne