Safewalk Driver - Vancouver, Canada - Alma Mater Society of UBC Vancouver

Alma Mater Society of UBC Vancouver

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Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

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:
SafeWalk Driver

Reports to:
SafeWalk Coordinator

Employee Status:
Term, Student

Hours per week:
applicants must have a minimum availability of 10 hours per week or be available for 2 shifts/week)

Compensation:
$17.10 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 copilot shifts may also be assigned.

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
Must be willing to submit a criminal record check
Experience with SafeWalk is an asset
Living on campus or nearby campus to be able to get home easily at 2AM is an asset

TO APPLY:

Please submit your resume and cover letter as one PDF file.

INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR COVER LETTER:
A.

SafeWalk offers services 7 days a week from 8pm - 2am September to April and 9pm - 2am during the summer; shifts range from five to six hours.

Please indicate in your cover letter, which days and shifts you are available to work.
B. Would you be available for MANDATORY SafeWalk training on April 20th, 2024? (Only answer "Yes" or "No")
C. Do you hold a valid class 5 or equivalent driver's license? (Only answer "Yes" or "No")
D. Do you live on campus? (Only answer "Yes" or "No")

Application deadline:
March 22, 2024