Driver Full-time Job
Jan 10th, 2025 at 15:45 Transportation & Logistics Ottawa 29 views Reference: 11265Job Details
Ottawa Public Library (OPL) provides accessible, innovative library and information services throughout the City of Ottawa, that meet the unique needs of diverse communities, delivered through a range of vehicles and reflecting a citizen-centred approach.
You are responsible for operating a library delivery vehicle; loading, transporting and unloading materials; and sorting materials into appropriate containers. You perform vehicle maintenance duties and other related duties, and perform both scheduled and non-scheduled deliveries as assigned.
Work is performed within the context of the policies and framework of the Library corporate culture as embodied in the Mission Statement, Core Values, Customer Experience Guidelines and the Canadian Federation of Library Association position statements on Intellectual Freedom and Diversity and Inclusion, with particular emphasis on providing customer service excellence.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of Grade 10
Minimum of 1 year of related driving experience.
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
KNOWLEDGE
- Thorough knowledge of City of Ottawa roads and the Highway Traffic Act.
- Proper methods of lifting, loading and stacking heavy materials.
- Knowledge of customer service techniques and protocols
- Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- To sort and organize library holdings in accordance with prescribed system and procedures.
- Use tact, discretion and confidentiality.
- Customer service orientation, including the use of tact, discretion and confidentiality
- Flexibility, ability to adjust priorities.
- Ability to work effectively as a team member.
- Strongly committed to quality customer service.
- Projects a positive and professional image at all times.
- To regularly lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift more than 50 pounds of materials. Moves more than 2,000 pounds of materials on a daily basis.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing required.
- Driver’s License Requirement: A valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated
- Additional vacancies may occur during the competition process.
- Alternative educational credentials combined with job-related experience, demonstrated performance, and ability may be considered in lieu of stated academic requirements.
- Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
