POSITION TITLE
Driver
Motor Vehicle Operator
SHIFT TYPE
Rotating days, evenings, weekends, & holidays
DEPT/PROGRAM
Emergency & Security
Services - Transportation
JOB CLASS
Driver
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Part Time
RATE OF PAY
$27.35-$28.82 per hour
WORK SCHEDULE
As scheduled, up to 24 hours per week
EMPLOYEE GROUP
OPSEU
VACANCY TYPE
POSTING DATE
June 9, 2026
HYBRID ELIGIBLE
No
NUMBER
1
Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is a 315-bed academic and teaching hospital that provides specialized mental health, addiction and geriatric care. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, we serve some of the most complex and disadvantaged individuals in Ontario and are the sole provider of high-secure forensic mental health services in the province.
The Manager of Emergency & Security Services is currently seeking a Part Time Driver. The purpose of the position is to provide patient-centered transportation services including shuttle services to and from various locations in the province and courier services of small items related to hospital business
For information about funding incentives for nurses, our enhanced employee referral program, housing, orientation and other employment-related information please follow this link to our employment web page. https://www.waypointcentre.ca/get-involved/join-our-team
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Driving vehicles such as vans, cars to transport staff, and ministry clients, including assisting passengers, as required, e.g. those in wheelchairs.
- Providing courier, pick-up and delivery services for small items like cakes, office supplies, banking needs, and ensuring safety of sensitive, fragile and perishable materials/goods.
- Performing regular inspections and routine maintenance on vehicles to maintain safe operation including, vehicle fueling, fleet vehicle fueling checking oil, tire pressure, brakes and washing/cleaning vehicles, cleaning vehicles inside and outside, recommending major maintenance and repairs to supervisor; delivering and picking up hospital vehicles when serviced.
- Performing tasks such as maintaining records, compiling statistics on vehicle maintenance and logging gas and oil usage.
- Performing general tasks such as assisting with moving client’s personal effects.
- Managers have the right to assign additional duties and schedule alternate work locations based on operational requirements.
- Performs all work at all times in compliance with all hospital policies and procedures, legislation (Occupational Health & Safety Act, Fire Code, WHMIS, etc.) relevant to health and safety, security and potential risk hazards.
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
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Valid Ontario Class “G” drivers license – Required
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Valid Ontario Class “F” drivers license or greater - Preferred
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Hospital policies procedures and guidelines including those relating to confidentiality and patient privacy, relevant sections of Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHMIS, and other workplace legislation.
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Operating requirements and driving techniques for the various types of vehicles used when carrying out job tasks, e.g. vans, cars up to 9 passenger van, to ensure safe operation of vehicles; the rules of the road and regulations under the Highway Traffic Act to practice safe driving.
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Routine preventive maintenance requirements and techniques to maintain vehicles in safe operating condition, e.g. to check oil, tire pressure, brakes; record keeping requirements to track the usage and maintenance of vehicles; vehicle radio equipment operations to maintain contact with the office; GPS assigned geographic area in order to carry out transportation and courier duties efficiently and to be able to select best alternate routes when necessary.
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Basic crisis intervention in order to intervene if a client acts out while in transit in vehicle.
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Defensive Driving course would be an asset.
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Analytical thinking skills to determine how to change or adjust route dependent on the time of day and traffic conditions, explain to supervisor when major maintenance or repairs are required; decide when to perform minor maintenance such as checking and topping oil, checking tire pressure and wear and determining how to deal with clients and/or staff in the event of an emergency, e/g/ accident or medical emergency.
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Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills when performing people and materials pick-up and delivery services.
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Written communication skills to maintain records and logs of vehicle usage, maintenance and repairs and to compile monthly statistical data and complete accident reports.
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Job requires ability to read maps, use GPS, use computer to determine routes, follow directions and listen to instructions when operating vehicle radio equipment.
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Results oriented work ethic to work independently and undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives and deliver quality, consistent and timely results.
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Demonstrated leadership, conflict resolution, interpersonal and organizational skills
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Proven written and verbal communication skills
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Proven ability to adapt readily to change and reflects an optimistic and positive attitude
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Models and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values (Caring, Respect, Accountability, Innovation)
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Preference for proficiency in French/English language skills.
WHAT WE OFFER:
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Includes 6% in lieu of vacation to start and 14% in lieu of benefits OR 10% if enrolling in HOOPP
- Participation in the employee referral program
- Professional training & development opportunities for eligible staff
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Access to Waypoint’s Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
HOW DO I APPLY?
Waypoint employees apply through the Employee Self-Service portal at https://employees.waypointcentre.ca and external applicants apply to Join our Team, Career Opportunities | Waypoint by close of business (4:00 pm) on June 19. 2026 quoting Job ID WC25-135. Attach your cover letter and resume detailing why you are interested in this opportunity and how you meet the qualifications and key accountabilities specified. Waypoint does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.
