FRAFCA AECD Bus Driver

Hours: 28 hours per week (Tuesday-Friday) 8:30am – 4:00pm

Work Location: 10095 Whalley Boulevard, Surrey, BC V3T 4G1 (in office)

About Us: The Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre Association (FRAFCA) is a rapidly growing Indigenous community-based organization, serving BC’s largest urban Indigenous population of children, youth, families & Elders. Our Vision is to build a community of strong, healthy, successful Indigenous people connected to each other and to their roots by fostering their health & well-being through culturally relevant services, support, and advocacy.

Why FRAFCA:

• Opportunity to work alongside cultural knowledge keepers & Elders;
• Chance to obtain program specific certifications;
• Holistic, culturally safe, approaches to serving our clients and community;
• Freedom to share and observe own cultural practices (i.e. smudging in the office);
• Parking available on‑site;
• Extended Health Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Travel) and Employee Assistance Plan after 3-month continuous employment;
• Paid sick/personal leave days;
• Offices located along main transportation routes; main office by the Skytrain station.

Qualifications:

• A valid Class 4 driver’s license (Class 2 preferred)
• A clear driver’s abstract, free of accidents (prefer 40% insurance discount)
• A valid emergency child care First Aid certificate
• Valid Food Safe certificate
• A clear tuberculosis test and immunization booster
• A clear criminal record check
• Medical clearance from a physician stating you are physically, mentally and emotionally capable of working with young children
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational skills
• Familiarity with Aboriginal culture, language and traditions an asset
• Ability to relate well with Aboriginal children and families
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality

Purpose:

To provide safe, reliable transportation for children and families to and from the Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre, including field trips and other activities, following the guidelines in our policy and procedures manual. To provide support to AECD operations in a variety of ways, which could include cooking, shopping, errands and facility maintenance.

Job Duties:

• Responsibility: Keep the Senior Educator informed about bus transportation or, in her absence, the Program Coordinator.
• Accountabilities: Immediately report and discuss any concerns and all unusual incidents that occur on the bus to the Senior Educator and document them in the Driver’s Incident Book. Follow all reporting procedures regarding transportation and arrival and departure of children outlined in the procedure manual. Provide information about bus transportation as requested by the Senior Educator or Program Coordinator.

• Responsibility: Organize the bus route.
• Accountabilities: Plan the most efficient route for pick-up and drop‑off of children. Keep the Bus Monitor informed about pick‑up and drop‑off times. As far as possible, maintain the planned schedule.

• Responsibility: Ensure that the policies and procedures regarding safe transportation of passengers are implemented.
• Accountabilities: Ensure that a Bus Monitor is in place. Work with Bus Monitors to ensure a safe, pleasant ride for passengers.

• Responsibility: Maintain the vehicle in good working order and complete pre‑trip inspections.
• Accountabilities: Ensure that a record of vehicle inspections is maintained and that inspections are carried out as needed. Install and maintain all safety equipment: First Aid kit, fire extinguisher, emergency kit and cell phone. Monitor and arrange for vehicle repairs and maintenance. Report vehicle maintenance and operation expenses to the Program Coordinator. Clean and maintain the vehicle interior and exterior.

• Responsibility: Follow all reporting procedures.
• Accountabilities: Maintain records of passengers and pre‑trip checks. Report all unusual incidents that occur on the bus. Accommodate changes to pick‑up and drop‑off of children as approved by the Senior Educator and Program Coordinator. Check the communications book and Bus Driver cell phone for bussing messages prior to each bus run.

• Responsibility: Support classroom operations: The Bus Driver may be required to fulfill any of the following accountabilities.
• Accountabilities: Prepare two main meals per day according to the menu prepared by the Senior Educator. Prepare full dinners for special occasions as required. Shop weekly for groceries. Periodically shop for other supplies, on request of the Senior Educator. Routine facility maintenance, including emptying outside garbage bins, yard work and gardening as necessary, major season maintenance, repair of equipment and on‑going upkeep. Occasionally run errands at the request of the Senior Educator or Program Coordinator.

*Pursuant to S. 41 of the BC Human Rights code, preference may be given to Aboriginal Applicants. We are committed to the National Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. FRAFCA is engaged primarily in promoting or serving the interests of Indigenous peoples, FRAFCA prioritizes employment to Indigenous peoples. Preference will be given to Indigenous applicants, unless that preference or employment is not in accordance with the law.