Driver (Class 4 unrestricted)
Driver (Class 4 unrestricted)
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Come work as a Driver with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of others Do you have experience or a desire to work with individuals with disabilities This unique position involves working closely with recreation therapy staff across Vancouver Long Term Care Homes to help older adults access their community for meaningful leisure opportunities. This will include facilitating scenic drives and outings that involve getting on and off the bus such as attending: Parks Beaches VanDusen Gardens shopping plazas etc. Role entails working closely with multiple LTC homes across Vancouver on a shared bus schedule escorting residents to/ from the bus helping residents get on/ off the bus facilitating wheelchair tiedowns and bus safety (e.g pre/ post trip inspection).
As a Driver with VCH you will:
- Provide transportation services to and from various locations for all clients of the Centre as scheduled assist in embarking and disembarking passengers porter clients to their scheduled appointments within various hospital sites as necessary and transport a variety of supplies and/or materials to and from delivery locations for various departments.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Grade 10 plus two years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
- Valid Class 4 vehicle license (unrestricted) required.
Knowledge & Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to organize work.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
Closing Statement
The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.
Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.
As per Ministry of Health policy all health care workers working in publiclyfunded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.
WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH
VCH is a world class innovator in medical care research and teaching delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH we embrace thinking boldly taking smart risks and going first when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.
- Comprehensive health benefits package including MSP extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
- Grow your career with employerpaid training and leadership development opportunities
- Wellness supports including counselling critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
- Awardwinning recognition programs to honour staff medical staff and volunteers
- Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
At Vancouver Coastal Health our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices diverse teams and inclusive environments which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equitydeserving communities including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BCs Top Employers Canadas Best Diversity Employers and Canadas Top Employers for Young People in 2025.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for this posting.
***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***
Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.
Employment Type
Part-Time
