Driver, CNIB Lake Joe

Part Time, Contract (4 months)

Mactier, Ontario

Hourly Rate: Starting at $16.55

Hours of Work: 40 per week

Number of Vacancies: 4

Reports to: General Manager, CNIB Lake Joe

Direct Reports: No

Join us in our mission to change what it is to be blind in Canada.

Laughter, fun, empowering activities – essential ingredients for the perfect camp experience. Do you want to be part of the fantastic team that helps make it all possible?

Founded in 1918, CNIB is one of Canada's oldest charities. For more than 60 years, CNIB Lake Joe has been providing exciting, safe, and accessible camp experiences for Canadians with sight loss. CNIB Lake Joe is looking for a Driver to help us bring the magic of summer camp to life for 'kids of all ages' with sight loss, and their families!

Note that this position will reside at CNIB Lake Joe during the operational season from May to August and will share accommodations with other staff members.

Your Impact at CNIB

• Assist participants, and always keep safety at the forefront; demonstrate safe and responsible driving habits when in control of vehicles and comply with all traffic and road safety laws.
• Conduct and document a comprehensive circle check of vehicles (minivan and/or other vehicles requiring Class G license) prior to use and ensure vehicles are operating in good condition, with adequate fuel, etc.
• Complete required logbooks and paperwork to track the amount of fuel used and number of passengers transported.
• Maintain a safe environment within the vehicle by enforcing rules of conduct and responding to emergencies, as necessary.
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicles (inside and outside), alert management to any maintenance requirements.

Requirements

Who you are:

Education and Certifications

• A combination of relevant education and experience will be considered.
• Valid Class G driver's licence (minimum) required.
• Class F driver's licence or equivalent an asset.
• Current Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check.
• Current and valid Driver's Abstract.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C an asset.
• Must be 21 years or older.

Experience and Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills, including patience and communication.
• Experience working in camps or other recreational facilities an asset.
• Ability to work flexible hours in a changing and busy environment.
• Personal or professional experience relating to blindness and sight loss is considered an asset.
• Personal or professional experience working with assistive technology and/or accessible environments is considered an asset.

Benefits

Be Part of Our Mission

If this sounds like the role for you, please visit our website to submit an application. Be sure to include a resume, cover letter, and mention how you heard about this opportunity.

Closing date: March 29, 2024

Please note that while we invite applications from all interested and qualified applicants, we are unable to follow-up with every applicant.

Working Together for Change

Our diversity is our strength – we take pride in our inclusive workplace. We are committed to recruiting and selecting candidates through fair, transparent, and accessible practices. We strongly encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, people who are blind, partially sighted, or Deafblind, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

CNIB is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.

Learn more about our mission here.