Voyago is hiring a Casual Charter/School Bus Driver in Ottawa West!
We are seeking a reliable and professional Charter Driver to complement our team. In this role, you will be responsible for safely transporting passengers on a variety of charter trips, ensuring they have a comfortable and enjoyable travel experience. You will serve as the face of our company, providing exceptional customer service while maintaining the highest safety standards.
This is a casual position with an as-needed work schedule. Your flexibility for weekdays and weekends is crucial to the role.
Your role:
Safely operate buses and transport passengers on scheduled charter trips and occasional school routes
Ensure the safety of passengers during boarding, exiting, and throughout the journey
Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicles to ensure they meet safety and operational standards
Fueling the bus and maintaining cleanliness inside and outside the vehicle
Report any mechanical issues or safety concerns promptly to the maintenance team
Provide excellent customer service, responding to passenger needs and inquiries in a professional and courteous manner
Follow all traffic laws, company policies, and safety regulations at all times
Maintain accurate logs, trip reports, and any required documentation
Your profile
You hold an Ontario B class license, and a clean driver's abstract.
You are safety focused
You are 21 years of age or over
You enjoy working with the public and providing a safe comfortable travel experience for our passengers
You can obtain a clean criminal record search and vulnerable sector screening
You have a sound knowledge of the Ottawa region and surrounding areas
You have the physical ability to bend, twist, and secure wheelchairs on accessible buses, ability to lift passenger luggage into bus storage compartments
You are comfortable driving on all highways in all weather and road conditions
You have the ability to work independently
You have flexible availability and can work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
You have intermediate to advanced verbal and written language skills (equivalent to B2 to C1 levels)
Your location
You’ll be based at Voyago Transportation Yard - 100 Cardevco Rd, Carp ON
Hourly Rate:
Pay Rates
Charter routes: $23.00/hour
Rates for school routes:
Big yellow, mini-yellow, and wheelchair routes: $23.00/hour
$18.85 for non-driving work.
By joining the Voyago Charter team in you’ll find:
We offer a competitive hourly pay
We offer on the job training and job shadowing
We provide opportunities for growth
We cover your License Renewal Fees / Medicals for your B license.
We cover the cost of your Vulnerable Sector Check.
Our full time comprehensive benefit package is available if you work 30+ hours or more per week
The Perks
We build a supportive corporate culture that encourages diversity and enables our people to flourish.
We enable our employees to have a positive social impact by deploying sustainable mobility solutions.
We offer comprehensive benefits packages for full time employees with an Employee and Family Assistance Program, a great company perks program and an Employee Referral Bonus for all staff
We are an Award Winning company
As a subsidiary of Transdev, we provide opportunities for a rewarding career with a growing, global transportation provider
We focus on innovation and sustainable environmental initiatives
We offer our employees opportunities to build their own experience within a local, global Group.
Voyago is committed to provide accommodation for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request of the internal or external applicant. If you require an accommodation due to a disability for an interview, please notify Human Resources directly to make appropriate arrangements when contacted for an interview.
We thank all applicants however only those under consideration will be contacted.