Casual Driver

We are seeking a Casual Driver to join our team at Momiji Health Care Society!

Job Title: Casual Driver

Reports To: Assistant Manager – Community Services

Location: Momiji Headquarters – 3555 Kingston Rd, Scarborough, ON, M1M 3W4

Salary or Salary Range: $20 - $21 per hour

Momiji Health Care Society (“Momiji”) is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the independence, health, and quality of life of senior citizens, primarily of Japanese-Canadian descent. Our team is passionate about meeting the needs of our senior citizens and is committed to working collaboratively and openly with a results-oriented approach.

Job Summary: We are currently seeking a Casual Driver to assist with transporting our senior residents to medical appointments and scheduled outings. The ideal candidates will hold a Class G driver's license. This position offers the opportunity for flexible, on-call work with a meaningful impact on our community's senior citizens.

Working Hours: Momiji runs seven days per week. This is a casual, onsite position with varying hours. There is no guarantee of weekly hours for this position. This role requires a flexible schedule.

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely transport tenants to medical appointments and scheduled outings with care and compassion.
• Maintain a clean and comfortable vehicle, ensuring it is equipped with necessary safety features to provide a pleasant experience for residents.
• Adhere to all traffic laws and regulations while driving, prioritizing the safety and comfort of passengers.
• Communicate effectively with residents and staff to ensure smooth scheduling and coordination of transportation needs.
• Embrace the opportunity to give back to the community by providing essential transportation services to seniors in need.

Required Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Valid Class G driver's license
• Valid personal automobile insurance policy
• Clean driver's abstract and a commitment to safe driving practice
• Ability to operate various vehicles (i.e, car, van, electric, etc.)
  • Cleared vulnerable sector check
  • Open and honest and a great communicator when interacting with others
  • Ability to remain calm in stressful driving situations (e.g., at rush hour)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a patient and compassionate demeanour
  • Ability to work independently and adapt to changing schedules
  • Availability during daytime hours, with flexibility to accommodate varying transportation needs
  • English language skills required; Japanese language skills an asset

Momiji is committed to fair and equitable recruiting practices in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA). Persons with disabilities are encouraged to come forward at any stage of the recruitment process to request accommodations, if needed. Momiji is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

Please note that AI-assisted tools may be used to support the preliminary screening of applications. All applicant assessments and hiring decisions involve human oversight.

If you are a reliable and compassionate professional who is comfortable with flexible, on-call work and enjoys making a meaningful impact in a community-focused environment, we encourage you to apply. As we are actively recruiting for this position, once a suitable candidate has been selected, we will be closing this posting and informing all candidates.

*We appreciate the interest of all applicants, but please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.