Para Transit Driver - St. Thomas at Voyago

St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jun, 26

Salary

19.21

Posted On

07 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Driving, Customer Service, Passenger Assistance, Wheelchair Maneuvering, Vehicle Inspection, Patience, Compassion, Empathy, Navigation, Time Management, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Physical Stamina, Safety Focus

Industry

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Description

Drive With Purpose. Lead With Heart. Join Voyago as a Para Transit Driver! Looking for a job that’s more than just a job? One where you’re not just driving a vehicle, but driving real change in people’s lives? Voyago is currently recruiting to fill existing part-time vacancies within our St. Thomas Para Transit Division! As a Para Transit Driver, you're the friendly face behind the wheel, making sure seniors and individuals with special needs can get to medical appointments, groceries, social outings, be a part of their community! Your Role: You are responsible for delivering exceptional door to door service for passengers who are not able to take tradtional city transit services You are required to provide proactive assistance to passengers in boarding vehicles, maneuvering wheelchairs, securing belts, lifting portable assistive devices, and offering necessary aid throughout the journey Additionally, providing superior customer service to all passengers and assisting with information on fares, schedules, and stops is a crucial aspect of this role You are responsible for performing basic vehicle inspection to ensure the vehicle is in good working order at the start of your shift This is a unionized position Your Profile: You are a safe driver with a clean driving record You can obtain a clean criminal record search with vulnerable sector screening You are a professional driver with a G, B, C or F class license You have excellent customer service skills You are patient, compassionate, and empathtic You are comfortable working around any type of service animal You are capable of working at a fast pace and keeping up with the physical demands of the role (Pushing, pulling, bending and twisting at a fast pace for 8 to 10 hours) You have intermediate to advanced verbal and written language skills (equivalent to B2 to C1 levels. A language and math assessment will be included in the evaluation process) You bring relevant experience from a similar role or have experience assisting individuals with disabilities You have a solid understanding of St. Thomas streets and neighborhoods, with confident navigation skills You have open availability to work days, evenings, and weekends You are comfortable starting as a spare driver Your Schedule: This opportunity is all about flexibility! The para transit service runs 7 days a week including holidays Shifts are a mix of days, evenings, and weekends. The Para Transit service runs Monday to Friday from 5:30am to 10:00pm, Saturdays from 8:30am to 10:00pm, Sundays from 8:30am to 6:00pm Your location: All shifts will begin and end at, 614 Talbot Street in St. Thomas Hourly Rate The rate for this position will be $19.21/hour Apply now, your passengers are waiting! The Perks We support the development, work-life balance and well-being of our employees We build a supportive corporate culture that encourages diversity and enables our people to flourish. We enable our employees to have a positive social impact by deploying sustainable mobility solutions. We offer our employees opportunities to build their own experience within a local, global Group. We offer comprehensive benefits packages for full-time employees with an Employee and Family Assistance Program, a great company perks program and an Employee Referral Bonus for all staff We are an Award Winning company As a subsidiary of Transdev, we provide opportunities for a rewarding career with a growing, global transportation provider We focus on innovation and sustainable environmental initiatives Voyago is committed to provide accommodation for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request of the internal or external applicant. If you require an accommodation due to a disability for an interview, please notify Human Resources directly to make appropriate arrangements when contacted for an interview. Voyago Transdev’s Applicant Tracking System uses AI-assisted tools during the initial application and early screening stage. We thank all applicants however only those under consideration will be contacted.

Responsibilities

The Para Transit Driver is responsible for delivering exceptional door-to-door service, proactively assisting passengers with boarding, securing mobility devices, and providing necessary aid throughout their journey. Crucially, the role involves superior customer service, assisting with fare/schedule information, and performing basic vehicle safety inspections before shifts.