On Call Driver - Vancouver Island

Class 4 Driver - Casual (Vancouver Island Area)

Take a Hike Foundation is seeking a Class 4 Driver (casual) on an on-call basis.

THE ORGANIZATION: 

Take a Hike empowers youth who experience vulnerability to change the trajectory of their lives  with a full-time mental health and emotional well-being program embedded in an alternate  education classroom. Take a Hike engages youth with intentional clinical counselling, land-based  learning, and community. Our public school district partners provide high quality education, and  together, we empower youth with the skills and resilience they need to graduate high school, build healthy relationships,  and achieve success—however they define it. 

For more information on Take a Hike Youth Mental Health Foundation, please visit www.takeahikefoundation.org 

SUMMARY:

We are seeking professional driver interested in joining a rewarding venture. This position involves providing transportation for our programs located in Saanich, Sooke, Cowichan and Nanaimo.

DAYS/HOURS:

• Hours are typically 9:00 am - 3:30pm throughout the school year (September - June).
• Regular shifts are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays with supplementary shifts occasionally on Mondays & Fridays.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Transport students to the destination chosen for that day
• Ensure safe operation of the vehicle including proper CVSE inspections pre and post trip
• Keep detailed records of vehicle inspections and hours of operation according to Transport Canada guidelines.
• Report any maintenance that needs to occur
• Ensure bus is fueled and clean, ready for the next group of students

REQUIREMENTS:

• Eligible to work in Canada
• Class 4 Driver's license in good standing
• Clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector search

TERMS & COMPENSATION:

• The pay would be $23-$25/hour depending on experience level.
• Please note that we follow the school year calendar - 2 weeks off at Christmas, 2 weeks off in March for Spring break, and July and August off for Summer break.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

If this position is of interest to you, please submit your application to our online portal, Collage. Applications will be evaluated, and interviews conducted, on a rolling basis and you are encouraged to apply early.

Take a Hike values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Diversity at Take a Hike means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths. Individuals who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+, Black, Indigenous, people of color, people living with disabilities and candidates with lived experience in mental health are encouraged to consider this opportunity. In accordance with provincial Accessibility Acts, reasonable accommodation will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment process.