The Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre (WOCRC) is a community-based, not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting health, wellness, safety, and inclusion across far west Ottawa. Since 1986, WOCRC has supported individuals and families through a wide range of community, social, and health services designed to strengthen and empower the communities we serve.
Our programs support children, youth, families, newcomers, seniors, and individuals experiencing crisis or social isolation through counselling, housing and violence against women services, community development initiatives, health promotion, and family support programming.
At WOCRC, we are committed to fostering healthy, inclusive, vibrant, and resilient communities where individuals feel supported, connected, and empowered to thrive.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Drivers provide door-to-door, individualized service to meet client needs. They are responsible for driving clients to and from their appointments (medical, personal, or event etc.) in a safe manner.
This is a casual, flexible position with shifts available during evenings, weekends, and early mornings. Hours are offered on an on-call basis and may vary depending on operational needs. Candidates must be available to work a flexible schedule and be willing to accept shifts with short notice when required.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Provide Direct Service to clients
- Drive agency vehicle to transport clients as directed by their immediate contact at the Centre
- Contact clients prior to pick up to confirm transportation time
- Ensure that clients are safely in their seats with seat belts buckled
- Escort (arm for support, no lifting or transfers) door-to-door clients to appointments
- Undertake inspection of the vehicle and report deficiencies to their immediate contact at the Centre (when required, take the van for maintenance)
- Driver training and evaluations as directed
- Gasoline fill up and oil check as required
- Maintain mileage log
- Submit time sheets to immediate contact at the Centre
- Must attend training sessions as designated by the WOCRC
- Responsible for the cleanliness of the vehicle
- Perform other related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid drivers’ license “G”
- Vulnerable Police Record Check
- Valid personal automobile insurance (minimum $2,000,000 liability)
- (NOTE: valid personal insurance is an essential requirement; applicants without insurance will not be accepted)
- Clean Ministry of Transportation driver record (driver abstract required)
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and exhibit flexibility
- Reliable and able to deal with city traffic in a relaxed but efficient manner
- Must be able to work legally in Canada.
Working Conditions:
The nature of the job requires the incumbent to be physically able to assist clients, (e.g. assisting clients into and out of vehicles, carrying groceries, folding and lifting assistive devices etc.)
Availability
- Must be available to work early mornings, evenings and weekends
- Must be able to work with 24 hour notice
Language
- Ability to communicate fluently in English, spoken and written;
- Ability to communicate fluently in French, is an asset;
- Additional language abilities an asset.
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
The Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre (WOCRC) is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible, and equitable workplace where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
WOCRC welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, newcomers, and individuals from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
We are committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants requiring accommodation are encouraged to contact Human Resources via email at
[email protected].
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, due to the volume of applications received, only those selected for interview will be contacted.
This role represents an existing vacancy.
