Accessibility Shuttle Driver
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CUPE 116 Accessibility Shuttle DriversJob Profile
CUPE 116 Hourly Accessibility Shuttle DriverJob Title
Accessibility Shuttle DriverDepartment
Accessibility Shuttle Program Support Centre for Accessibility Student Affairs VP StudentsCompensation Range
$19.99 - $21.22 CAD HourlyPosting End Date
December 4 2025Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
April 30 2026We are hiring for 3 Accessibility Shuttle Drivers
At UBC we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research innovation and learning for all faculty staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
Job Summary
As a Shuttle Driver you will be receiving pickup requests and answering questions about the program by phone coordinating rides via online booking software and ensuring good communication with other staff members. You will be picking up and dropping off of clients at designated shuttle stops while complying with UBC regulations regarding driving on campus and communicating regularly with the dispatcher on shift.
Organizational Status
Working out of UBCs Centre for Accessibility Accessibility Shuttle Divers will be taking part in a program that aims to promote accessibility on UBCs Point Grey campus. The shuttle assists people with conditions that impact their mobility accesses areas the UBC pedestrian-priority zone. The shuttle transports students staff faculty and visitors between designated stops on campus. It runs year-round typically from 8:00am to 7:30pm and bookings are made in advance by phone.
This is an opportunity for students to gain valuable professional experience working with diverse clients and to be a part of a program that contributes to an inclusive campus culture. Successful candidates for this position are expected to be available for a minimum of one shift per week. Shifts are approximately four hours long. Please note that a valid class 5 drivers license or equivalent is mandatory.
Work Performed
Coordinate pickups and dispatch the shuttle
Drive clients on designated shuttle route in a safe and professional manner
Maintain visibility to students faculty and staff while driving on campus route
Complete appropriate reports (shift incident and vehicle inspection reports)
Ensure client confidentiality
Ensure good communication with clients program staff and coordinator
Assist in gathering client feedback data and promoting the service to the UBC and wider communities
Actively uphold and promote the philosophy and integrity of the program; act in a professional manner
Work closely with the Campus Accessibility Coordinator
Maintain cleanliness of vehicle
Other duties as assigned
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Errors or decisions made will directly impact the mobility accessibility and experience of UBC students guests and staff which will directly affect the reputation of the unit and the University.
Supervision Received
Receives direction from Campus Accessibility Coordinator
Supervision Given
None
Minimum Qualifications
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives including perspectives in conflict with ones own
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing ones own awareness knowledge and skills related to equity diversity and inclusion
Preferred Qualifications
Registered UBC student and eligible to work in the upcoming academic year. Current Students in an Undergraduate Program Current Students in a Masters Program Current Students in a Phd Progra
Available for a minimum of one shift per week between 8:30am-12:30pm and 12:30pm-4:30pm on weekdays
Professional responsible and able to maintain composure under stress
Outgoing energetic and flexible
Good knowledge of the geographical layout of UBC campus
Sincere interest in improving accessibility on UBC campus
High level of interpersonal skills and sensitivity to people with disabilities
Experience in customer service and working with people with disabilities are considered an asset
Candidates must hold a valid class 5 drivers license or equivalent submit a drivers abstract pass a short written test and road test and successfully complete training
Logistics / coordinating skills
Customer service communication and conflict management skills
Office experience
Key Skills
- Inventory Control
- Basic Math
- Paratransit
- Tanker Experience
- Van Driver
- Box Truck Experience
- Commercial Driving
- Commercial Vehicle Experience
- Delivery Driver Experience
- Manual Transmission Experience
- Driving
- Heavy Lifting
