Operator, Para Transpo Part-time Job
Feb 28th, 2024 at 11:30 Transportation & Logistics Ottawa 192 views Reference: 5039Job Details
*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
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
KNOWLEDGE
- 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
Desirable Qualifications:
- Knowledge of GPS and MDT in use in transportation systems.
- Knowledge of different types of mobility aides.
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- 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
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Language Requirement:English oral, reading, writing; Various language requirements, locations may require English only, French only OR Bilingual competencies. Some positions require English oral, reading, and writing. Some positions required French oral, reading and writing.
- 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
- 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.
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)
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
