Shuttle Driver (on call)

Mission :

PAQ is an Indigenous organization that supports First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people facing housing insecurity in Tiohtià: ke / Montreal. Using a culturally adapted approach based on empowerment and harm reduction, we offer shelter, housing, and services that promote well-being, healing, and community-building. We work in partnership with other stakeholders to advocate for the health and housing rights of urban Indigenous peoples.

Role summary and responsibilities :

• Reporting to and working in collaboration with the Policy and Program Manager, the Shuttle Driver will be responsible for picking up residents from the various Montreal shelters. They will take them to where they wish to go on the island, according to the scheduled stops on the route.
• The driver will work closely with the on-board psychosocial worker, his immediate manager and external partners to meet the needs of Indigenous people experiencing homelessness in Montreal by connecting them to existing resources on the island.
• They will plan and coordinate trips and ensure the smooth operation of the transportation service, taking into account current weather conditions.

Expected Values and Attributes :

• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to reconciliation with First Nations and Inuit peoples across the country
• Integrity, Respect, Inspirational Leadership, Credibility with peers and a deep commitment to PAQ and its mission.

Expected Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• The candidate will have an interest in First Nations, Inuit and Métis history in Canada;
• The candidate will have relevant experience driving an adapted mini-bus;
• The candidate will not have had a driver’s license suspension in the last 5 years, and will not have any pending case that could lead to the loss of his or her driver’s license.

Skills and other qualifications

• Ability to drive a 15-seat shuttle bus
• Class 4B driver’s license
• Familiarity with the Montreal road network
• Reliable, responsible and punctual
• Comfortable working with people with functional limitations

Other expectations

• Safely drive special-needs passengers on the Island of Montreal according to the route defined by the organization
• Wear employer-supplied clothing
• Flexibility to work weekdays or evenings, according to operational needs.

Compensation : 28$/hour

Schedule : On-call

The shuttle service operates from Monday to Friday 5:30 am to 12:30pm or 5:30 pm to 12:30 am

For more information, you can contact through email : info@paqc.com

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