Bus Driver - Ottawa, Canada - Bruyère Continuing Care

Bruyère Continuing Care

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

6 days ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

At Bruyère, we're much more than a health organization; we're a true community built on respect, compassion, accountability, collaboration, and learning.

If you're passionate about making a difference and are ready to be part of something bigger than yourself, join us.

Come and work at Bruyère, where compassion and innovation meet to make each life better.

Function Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Day Program and Operations, Bruyere Village, the incumbent is responsible for transporting community participants and Bruyere Village tenants to excursions, medical appointments, and programming days at Saint Louis Residence amongst other errands as required.

The incumbent must occasionally and as needed be available for additional excursions on weekends and evenings. The incumbent may be called upon to attend day program activities/leisure and occasionally the Village to assist participants.

Required Qualifications

Completion of grade 10 secondary school
Minimum three (3) years of experience driving a bus with 14 or more passengers
Valid Ontario driver's license class F or a class 4b (Québec), or equivalent
Experience working with the elderly and/or people with physical disabilities
Knowledge of Ministry of Transport regulations
Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Level A or C certificate
Ability to perform activities requiring standing for long periods, pulling, pushing, squatting, lifting on a regular basis using safe work practices
Fluent in French and English

Key competencies

Basic computer skills
Excellent time management skills
Patience and good listening skills
Good judgment and adaptability

Other conditions of employment

Satisfactory and recent driver's abstract (3year driver record) without any infractions, convictions or demerit point
Letter of experience showing previous insurance experience driving similar type vehicle
Driver's personal automobile insurance information

Additional Information

All applicants must provide a recent CV, and a cover letter that clearly indicates that they meet the required qualifications.

Copies of their degrees and certifications, if applicable, must also be included.

Bruyere promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the Employment Equity Act. Bruyere is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments.

If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the departmental official of the accommodation measures which may be required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

All Bruyere employees are required to provide proof of full vaccination as per our Enhanced COVID-19 Immunization policy.

BCCO

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Pay:
$22.52-$23.36 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension
Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
Onsite gym
Paid time off
Wellness program

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Education:

Secondary School (required)

Experience:

- driving 14+ passengers: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:
- driver's license class F or class AB or equivalent (required)

Work Location:
In person