Part-time International Van Driver - Barrie, Canada - Georgian College

Georgian College

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Barrie, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Part time

Description

Part-time International Van Driver

(Job Number
:52-24)**
Department: International Education and Development

Campus:
Barrie

Classification:
Support Staff

Posting Date:
February 23, 2024

Salary Range:
$ $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 pickups / dropoffs, 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
Checkingin 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 daytoday 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 daytoday 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 problemsolving skills with the ability to adapt to unplanned circumstances (i.e. flight delays resulting in arrival changes, construction / accidents resulting in rerouting, etc.)
Ability to work independently
Available to work nontraditional 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.