Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
6 days ago
Youth Worx - Vehicle Driver (Casual)
Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the casual (up to 60 day) position of Youth Worx - Vehicle Driver in the Recreation Programming division of Parks & Recreation. 

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons.  Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, the Youth Worx - Vehicle Driver is responsible for the delivery and repair of Organic Green Carts while ensuring safe work practices are consistently followed in carrying out operational plans.

The Youth Worx - Vehicle Driver is primarily assigned to one operation; however, there will be instances that require the Vehicle Driver to oversee any of the business operations currently being offered by the Youth Worx's Program to meet operational demands and maintain service levels.

This position will be focused on the Green Cart Delivery & Repair Operation located at 1300 St. Margaret's Bay Road, Beechville.

More information about the Youth Worx Program can be found at www.halifax.ca/youthworx. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Maintain a healthy and safe workplace, ensuring all Occupational Health and Safety requirements are followed.Issue all uniform and personal protective equipment to their program participants working group.Guide program participants in the practical development of job and life skills.Ensure program participants follow program guidelines.Following the program's behaviour model, the incumbent can take corrective or disciplinary action as required.Develop and execute daily work plans in assigned operation.Inspect equipment and reports any deficiencies and potential safety hazards.Complete the daily vehicle checklist and reports any deficiencies and potential safety hazards.Complete Organic Green Cart delivery, repair and dismantling (if assigned to the Green Cart Operation).Provide exceptional customer service.Act as first responder in addressing customer concerns and responding to queries regarding the Youth Worx Program.Responsible for documenting work order information used to create customer invoices.Other customer service duties as required.QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:Grade 12 or equivalent with progressively responsible experience in a customer driven organization.Two years' leadership experience working with youth in a recreation, sport or volunteer setting.Must possess a valid Nova Scotia Driver’s License with a driving abstract that meets the requirements of the position.Two years' driving experience within the municipality considered an asset.Post secondary education considered an asset.Participation in the Aspiring or Emerging leaders program considered an asset.Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:Normal work hours are based on a 35-hour week, Monday to Friday. Work outside these hours is occasionally required to address operational demands.Experience operating a larger vehicle (up to 10 tons or 9000 kgs) considered an asset.Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.Demonstrated ability to trouble shoot and problem solve in a fast-paced, stressful working environment.Demonstrated ability to effectively handle escalated and difficult customers.An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.  Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must clearly demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Security Clearance Requirements: Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.

Please note – Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates, who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer’s discretion. 

COMPETENCIES: Values and Ethics, Organizational Awareness, Customer Service, Communications, Valuing Diversity, Analytical Thinking, Conflict Management, Teamwork and Cooperation, Developing Others

WORK STATUS: Casual, hourly (for up to 60 days)

HOURS OF WORK: Normal working hours are between Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm for up to 35 hours per week; some evening and weekend work may be required.

SALARY: Non Union, $25.00 per hour (plus 4% vacation pay)

WORK LOCATION: Youth Worx Warehouse (1300 St. Margaret's Bay Road, Beechville) 

CLOSING DATE:  Applications will be received up to 11:59 pm on Sunday, June 29, 2025

Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their needs with the recruiter when invited to the assessment process. For more information on our accommodation process please click on the link; Accommodations | Hiring | Employment | Halifax

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