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CNIB Foundation Bus Driver in MacTier, Ontario

Bus Driver

Part-Time, Contract

Number of Vacancies: 2

Mactier, Ontario

Reports to: General Manager, CNIB Lake Joe

Direct Reports: No

Rate: $19.60 / hour

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 Bus Driverto help us bring the magic of summer camp to life for ‘kids of all ages’ with sight loss, and their families!

Your Impact at CNIB

  • Transport guests to and from CNIB Lake Joe from various locations around Ontario.

  • Always keep guest safety at the forefront; demonstrate safe and responsible driving habits when in control of CNIB vehicles and comply with all traffic and road safety laws.

  • Conduct and document a comprehensive circle check of all vehicles (16-24 passenger bus, minivan and/or other vehicles) prior to use and ensure vehicles are operating in good condition as per Ministry of Transportation (MTO).

  • Complete required logbooks and paperwork to track mileage, driving/idle time, the amount of fuel used and number of passengers transported.

  • Ensure the safety of all passengers when entering and leaving the vehicle.

  • Assist passengers with getting on and off the bus, as needed.

  • Maintain a safe environment within the bus/vehicle by enforcing rules of conduct and responding to emergencies, as necessary.

  • Maintain cleanliness of vehicles (inside and out); alert management to any maintenance requirements.

Who you are:Education and Certifications

  • High school diploma an asset.

  • Valid class B, C, E or F driver’s licence required (or ability to obtain)

  • If obtaining a new vehicle license, applicant is required to have the following steps completed before the start of employment:

  • Valid G license or higher

  • Passing mark on applicable knowledge test

  • Ability to meet vision standards

  • Satisfactory medical examination report

  • Current Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check (within 3 months of employment)

  • Current and valid driver’s abstract

  • Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C, an asset

  • Must be 25 years or older

Experience and Qualifications

  • Ability to work flexible hours in a changing and busy environment. Potential for overnight stay on longer trips.

  • Related experience an asset.

  • 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.

Work Environment

  • Ability to interact with clients, volunteers and staff in a professional manner.

  • Willingness to work flexible hours.

  • Ability to lift heavy objects more than 30 lbs. (e.g., luggage).

Be Part of Our Mission

If this sounds like the role for you, please visit our website to submit an application.

Closing date: February 28, 2025

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 (https://www.cnib.ca/en?region=on) .

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