Driver, Specialized Transport

Driver, Specialized Transport

Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation (AOPFN)is a proud and progressive Algonquin community. Pikwakanagan is situated on the shores of Golden Lake and the Bonnechere River in Renfrew County. Located off of Highway 60, our community is 90 minutes west of Ottawa and 90 minutes hours east of Algonquin Park.

We are currently recruiting for a Driver, Specialized Transport. This is a part-time position working 15 hours per week from February 2026 to June 2026.

The Driver is responsible for operating a 15-passenger vehicle to safely transport approved students residing in Pikwakanagan to and from designated local area educational institutions. This role will monitor the transportation of students and provide support to students while riding, loading, and unloading the vehicle to ensure the safety of all passengers. The Bus Driver will be responsible for conducting daily vehicle safety inspections, recording and reporting all issues and obeying all traffic laws.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Operates a 15-passenger vehicle.
• Transports individuals with disabilities who require specialized training and equipment.
• Safely transport approved students to and from designated local area educational institutions.
• Reviews and understands the route(s), times, pick up-drop off locations.
• Reviews and understands the riders at each stop as well as changes designed to accommodate community programming.
• Assists with routing and practice runs.
• Develops and implements a seating plan in collaboration with the student support personnel.

For a full job description, email hr@pikwakanagan.ca

• Secondary school diploma
• A minimum of two years of experience driving passengers, preferably school-aged
• A valid class G Ontario driver’s license
• A minimum of four years of driving experience
• Current and acceptable driver’s abstract
• Current and acceptable vulnerable sector check
• Training and certificates related to special needs are assets

Closing: February 6, 2026 at 4:00pm.

Please include Driver-Specialized Transportation in the subject line of your email. Please allow 24 hours to receive a confirmed receipt of your application submission should you apply by email.

What we offer:

• Pension plan
• Paid sick days
• 4% vacation pay
• Holiday shutdown
• 14 provincial and federal statutory holidays
• Half days on Fridays prior to holiday Mondays
• Health spending account (dental, vision, prescriptions, etc.)
• Milestone recognition

Application Process: Interested persons must submit a resume demonstrating that they meet the requirements outlined and the names and day contact telephone numbers of three professional references.

Screening Procedure: Applicant must not be a member of the supervisor's immediate family. The best-qualified candidate will be defined and determined to include the following: Provided the candidate meets the basic requirements of the position and is deemed qualified following the interview process, preference will be given to:

• the qualified indigenous person who is an Algonquin; then to,
• the qualified indigenous person; then to,
• the qualified non-indigenous candidate.

Interviews: Interviews will be conducted in-person or virtually by Teams Meeting. AOPFN has the right to shortlist for interview and assessment purposes of the five most qualified persons and typically establishes an eligibility list.

We are committed to achieving employment equity and developing a highly capable workforce that is representative of Canadian society. We therefore encourage women, indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups to apply and declare themselves as part of one or more of the above-mentioned employment equity designated groups.

AOPFN is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the recruitment representative in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures that must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.