About the job
Drive With Purpose. Lead With Heart. Join Voyago as a Para Transit Driver!
Are you seeking a fulfilling role that transcends traditional job responsibilities? At Voyago, we are on the lookout for dedicated individuals to fill part-time positions within our Para Transit Division in St. Thomas!
As a Para Transit Driver, you will be the welcoming face for seniors and individuals with special needs, ensuring they can access vital medical appointments, grocery shopping, and social activities, all while remaining engaged in their community.
Your Responsibilities:
- Deliver exceptional door-to-door service for passengers unable to utilize conventional city transit options.
- Offer proactive assistance for boarding, securing wheelchairs, and providing necessary aid throughout their journey.
- Deliver outstanding customer service by assisting passengers with inquiries about fares, schedules, and stops.
- Conduct basic vehicle inspections to ensure your vehicle is safe and in good working order at the start of your shift.
- This role is part of a unionized workforce.
Qualifications:
Your Profile:
- Possess a clean driving record and demonstrate safe driving practices.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check with vulnerable sector screening.
- Hold a valid G, B, C, or F class driver’s license.
- Exhibit exceptional customer service skills.
- Show patience, compassion, and empathy towards passengers.
- Comfortable interacting with service animals.
- Able to meet the physical demands of the role, including pushing, pulling, bending, and twisting for up to 10 hours a day.
- Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills (intermediate to advanced level).
- Bring experience from a similar role or experience supporting individuals with disabilities.
- Possess a solid understanding of St. Thomas streets and neighborhoods for confident navigation.
- Availability to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, and weekends.
- Willingness to start as a spare driver.
Your Schedule:
This position offers a great deal of flexibility!
- The Para Transit service operates daily, including holidays.
- Shifts may include a combination of days, evenings, and weekends.


