PART-TIME INTERNATIONAL VAN DRIVER

Location

Barrie, ON | Canada

Job description

Part-time International Van Driver

Department: International Education and Development
Campus: Barrie
Classification: Support Staff
Posting Date: February 23, 2024
Salary Range: $16.55 - $20.29
Hours per week: Up to 24 hours per week
Status: Part-time (Casual)
Effective Date: ASAP to December 31, 2024

Reporting to the Manager, International Student Engagement, the incumbent provides transportation to a variety of clients and partners using the college vehicle for travel arrangements made within the international centre. Schedules are based on need. While it is the intent to pre-arrange travel needs and provide adequate notice these positions are on-call without standby pay and may at times receive requests with limited advance notice. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinating with international staff to confirm details of travel locations, times and any other specifics required by the staff member making the travel request
• Responding to requests made by international staff for travel arrangements in a timely manner
• Driving the international van to pick up and drop off delegates / agents / international visitors / staff who require transportation (i.e. airport pick-ups / drop-offs, tours, etc.)
• Greeting passengers in a welcoming, professional manner and helping them feel comfortable
• Assisting passengers with luggage as necessary
• Maintaining communication with the International Office when on a trip
• Checking-in before and after every shift to sign out the vehicle key and complete a pre and post vehicle inspection checklist
• Keeping the vehicle clean (interior and exterior) at all times
• Performing general day-to-day maintenance of the vehicle (i.e. refilling washer fluid as needed, cleaning off snow during the winter season, refueling vehicle after every trip, etc.)
• Notifying the manager of any mechanical concerns or day-to–day maintenance that is required (i.e. oil changes, tire pressure, etc.)
• Ensuring the vehicle is parked in the designated parking area after each trip

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A valid “G” Class driver’s license
• Previous experience in a similar role safely transporting clients to and from destinations
• Experience working with people from a diverse background and English as a Second Language
• Must be familiar with major highways and driving routes in and out of the Greater Toronto Area
• Must be comfortable driving with numerous passengers (up to 6) and navigating new routes
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills to greet passengers in a courteous and professional manner
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt to unplanned circumstances (i.e. flight delays resulting in arrival changes, construction / accidents resulting in re-routing, etc.)
• Ability to work independently
• Available to work non-traditional hours including early morning, evenings, and weekends at times with limited advance notice
• Ability to work shifts of varying lengths

As part of the selection process, you will be required to provide an acceptable Driver’s Abstract and Driver Acknowledgement form.

Georgian College supports diversity, equity and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. We invite applications from all qualified candidates and actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to persons of Indigenous ancestry, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. If you are contacted to participate in the interview, please advise the coordinator of any accommodations needed with respect to any materials or processes used to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process.

Alternate formats will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process.

This position will be open until filled. While we thank all applicants, only those contacted for an interview will be acknowledged.

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