Driver, taxi

• Work Term: Temporary
• Work Language: French
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Education: Registered Apprenticeship certificate
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
• or equivalent experience

Tasks

• Clean and make minor repairs to vehicle
• Pick up passengers and drive them to destinations
• Assist passengers with luggage and in boarding vehicles
• Take vehicle for servicing
• Collect fare
• Assist clients/guests with special needs
• Record transactions
• Provide basic tourist information
• Provide pick up and delivery services on request
• Operate dispatch systems
• Drive business or government personnel to and from destinations
• Drive employers (including family members) to and from destination
• Perform personal and business errands for employers

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles)
• Taxicab driver certification
• Chauffeur's license
• Driver's License
• Provincial or Territorial Commercial Vehicle licence (Class 4 or E)

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• 20/20 vision
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Sitting

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Organized
• Reliability
• Dependability

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Shift
• Flexible hours

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Night
• On call
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime available

Financial benefits

• Gratuities

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site housing options
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Transportation provided by employer
• Parking available

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Does not require Canadian work experience