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Job Description
- Req#: 9977
- Familiarity with the geography of the City of Ottawa and destinations around the area
- Knowledge of portable communications technologies, such as 2-way radio
- Disability awareness and sensitivity
- Knowledge of customer assistance procedures, van lifts, wheelchair securement equipment
- Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers
- Knowledge of GPS and MDT in use in transportation systems.
- Knowledge of different types of mobility aides.
- Able to work with minimum direct supervision and in a team environment
- Able to adapt/react to changes in operating conditions/environment
- Able to operate in a highly diverse cultural community
- Attentive to detail and able to adhere to specific detailed procedures
- Able to drive safely and defensively
- Persuasive, courteous and tactful, with excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills
- Possess good written communication skills
- Able to multi-task, solve problems and make decisions
- Able to use corporate communications technologies
- Able to project a positive and professional image
- Able to exercise initiative and sound judgement
- Flexible
- Able to remain calm in stressful situations
- Working in all weather/road conditions, climbing steps, bending/kneeling, reaching lifting and pulling
- Able to work overtime, be available for scheduled overtime, work a variety of scheduled shifts including split shifts, weekends and evenings, as per the Collective Agreement
- Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing is required for all positions.
Some positions may be designated Day 1 Ready with an immediate requirement for language proficiency in both English and French as follows:
French oral, reading required.
English oral, reading, writing required.
Candidates must meet language requirements for the position to be considered for hire. - Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
- Driver’s License Requirement: A valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) with 0 demerit points accumulated.
Driver's abstract with no demerit points and to the satisfaction of the City.
Must be able to pass the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) medical exam required to obtain a class "F" license prior to hire. - Must be able to work shifts, weekends and statutory holidays at a variety of locations.
- Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
- Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
Requisition ID: 9977
Department: Transit Services Dept.
Service: Transit Bus Oper & Maintenance Service
Employment Type: Up to 8 Permanent Positions
Work Hours: 40.00 /hours per week (Shift Work)
Affiliation: ATU Para Transpo
Salary Information: Training rate is the hourly minimum wage ($15.50/hr) (2023 Rates of Pay)
Note: Rates of pay after successful completion of training (four weeks) is:
1st - 12 months - $23.67/hr
12th - 18 months - $25.23/hr
18th - 24 months - $28.37/hr
After 24 months - Full Para Operator rate ($31.54/hr) (2023 Rates of Pay)
Location: Transit Service, 1500 St.Laurent
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Transportation
Application Close: 02/10/2023
*Note: Candidates are hired as part-time employees but will be offered full-time hours. Full-time status will be awarded once applicants have booked full-time work for two (2) consecutive bookings.
JOB SUMMARY
Transit Operations provides safe, reliable and courteous transit services and excellence in customer service delivery to 100 million transit customers per year, by means of conventional bus, para transit and rail operations. The Bus & Para Transit Operations team provides safe, reliable, efficient, effective, on time, courteous and cost-effective rapid transit service to a growing and diverse City of Ottawa.
You operate City of Ottawa wheelchair-accessible lift-equipped passenger vans to support a safe, reliable and quality specialized transit service for customers who cannot use regular transit service due to disability. You ensure the safety, comfort and wellness of passengers, whether boarding, on-board, or exiting the van.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of Grade 12
Minimum of 5 years of driving experience in high-density traffic
KNOWLEDGE
Desirable Qualifications:
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.
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