Description
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
Person who is responsible for the transportation of beneficiaries. Helps beneficiaries get in and out of the vehicle and ensures their safety during transportation, boarding and disembarking. Collects fares and turns them over to the designated person. Reports any irregularity in beneficiaries' behavior.
Depending on the circumstances, may be required to do errands and transport goods. Must see that her/his vehicle is kept in good condition. Performs any other task related to the duties of this job title.
SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS* Drives beneficiaries and their escort to their destination;* Transports merchandise according to the policies and procedures.
REQUIREMENTS
Education:
- High school diploma;
- Valid driver's permit Class 4B meeting the standards of the Société d'assurance automobile du Québec and the Ministère des Transports du Québec;
- Excellent driving record: Driving Record Request (SAAQ clic online Services - Citizens).
Knowledge and Abilities:
- Excellent knowledge of passenger transportation, safety and defensive driving;
- Knowledge of appropriate community or city routes and locations;
- Excellent knowledge of Cree culture and language for drivers in communities;
- Excellent interpersonal and listening communication, and teamwork skills;
- Autonomous, flexible and discrete;
- Observation skills;
- Customer-service clientele skills;
- Empathy, courtesy, patience and resourcefulness;
- Holder of the Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® training or willingness to follow it is an asset.
LANGUAGE* Fluent in English; * Fluency in Cree and /or in French is an asset.
OTHER
All JBNQA Cree Beneficiary hired to work for the Wiichihiituwin direction either at the Montreal or the Val d'Or or the Chibougamau point of service are entitled to the following benefits:
- Isolation Premium based on their affiliate community;
- Retention premium based on the affiliate community;
- Reimbursement of the moving and storage fees;
- Three (3) or four (4) return flights per year for the employee and their dependants to go back to their affiliate community via CBHSSJB's charters, according to the collective agreement.
