Bus Driver - Casual

Let us welcome you home at Sage Hill in Calgary, AB. 

Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living and Memory Living communities in Alberta and British Columbia. Our communities are among the best places to live in Western Canada. 

Our Vision: For every person to feel at home. 

This is truly supported by our credo. “Let us welcome you home.” All of us here feel it is an honor to work with our residents and we advocate a resident-centered approach where the Resident, is the focus of all our endeavors. 

Reporting to the Recreation Manager, the Bus Driver is responsible for providing safe, reliable, and courteous transportation services to residents.

Responsibilities

• Transporting residents to scheduled activities and other scheduled destinations as applicable
• Assists residents during boarding and exiting the vehicle, and when they cross the street when the vehicle is stopped to ensure their safety.
• Operates the vehicle safely and in compliance with traffic laws, organizational policies, and licensing requirements. 
• Ensuring the maintenance of the bus such as filling the gas tank and windshield washer fluid, checking tire pressure and checking the oil. 
• Ensures vehicles are regularly cleaned and sanitized, maintaining a high standard of cleanliness.
• Supports all related tasks during resident outings to ensure the continuity and the quality of the services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Class 4 driver’s license with a clean drivers record
• 1-2 years of experience as a driver.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in customer service is an asset.

Conditions of Employment 

• Clear Drivers Abstract
• Valid CPR and First Aid 
• Clear Criminal Record Check 
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check