Institutional Driver

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If you enjoy working with a diverse group of people and you have experience in the operation of vehicles, then consider this opportunity with the Ministry of the Solicitor General. The Trilcor team is looking for a reliable Driver to provide driving services to pick-up and deliver institutional laundry for processing.

This position offers a compressed workweek schedule, and the opportunity for overtime.

Please note: This position supervises inmate helpers - Salary note for Custodial Responsibility Allowance (K-1) applies.

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About the job

You will:
• Drive institutional vehicles for pick-up and delivery of laundry in a safe and secure manner
• Ensure vehicle inspections and routine maintenance are regularly performed for safe and proper operation
• Maintain vehicle records
• Complete required paperwork for each laundry pick-up and delivery
• Direct and supervise inmates
• Other duties, as assigned

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You possess Valid Ontario Class DZ Driver's License
• You have a current Emergency First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Heartsaver Certificate (or the ability to obtain it upon hire)

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• You have knowledge of vehicle operating requirements and driving techniques and working knowledge of Ontario traffic laws and standard vehicle safety check procedures
• You have the ability to supervise and instruct inmates
• You have knowledge of security practices and techniques to ensure the security of inmates and the security of the work area
• You have ability to apply knowledge of practical correctional theory and principles to maintain custody and control of inmates
• You have knowledge of related legislation, policies and procedures (i.e. Institution standing orders, Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), Occupational Health and Safety Act, Ministry of Correctional Services Act, Human Rights Code) to supervise offenders in a secured industrial operation and complete documentation

Communication, Interpersonal, Organizational and Problem-Solving Skills

• You have good communication skills to convey facts and information regarding pick-ups and deliveries
• You are able to complete reports/logs and identify repair needs
• You are able to maintain the care, custody and control of offenders
• You can make decisions in response to medical or behaviour emergencies

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Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

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How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer  accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please  contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

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Additional information:

Note:

• About security checks:
  A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.
  If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.
  Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.
• T-CL-244418/26

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How to apply:

1. You must apply online.
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
6. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.