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Apply By: Monday, January 19, 2026 11:59 pm EST

Motor Vehicle Operator (driver)

Job ID:

236632

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services

Division:

Roy McMurtry Youth Centre

City:

Brampton

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Permanent

Job code:

C17201 - Motor Vehicle Operator 1 (COR)

Salary:

$23.94 - $26.00 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services is looking for a reliable Motor Vehicle Operators to join the Roy McMurtry Youth Centre team, where responsibilities will include ensuring the safe and punctual delivery and pick up of meals, laundry and waste management, as well as the transportation of young persons.

About the job

In this role, you will:

• drive institutional vehicles for pick-up and delivery of persons and materials
• ensure inspections and routine maintenance are regularly performed for safe operations
• keep maintenance records of vehicle
• take inventory of motor vehicle equipment and supplies
• assign work to young persons assigned to assist with various tasks and evaluate their performance

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You must have a valid class "G" driver's licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario.

Motor vehicle operation:

• You have demonstrated knowledge of vehicle operating requirements and driving techniques, including through knowledge of Highway Traffic Act and regulations.
• You have reasoning and problem-solving skills to change or adjust driving routes and assess need for vehicle maintenance.

Motor vehicle maintenance:

• You have the ability to operate, maintain and perform minor repairs of motor vehicles.
• You have ability to maintain records of operation including mileage record, fuel consumption, operating expenses and records of maintenance and ability to keep vehicle in good operating condition.

Communication and interpersonal skills:

• You have interpersonal and communication skills to interact with the public, facility and Ministry staff and the youth.
• You have written communication skills to maintain vehicle logs, clerical and case management records.
• You have the ability to supervise, instruct, train and educate youth.

Technical knowledge and ability:

• You have knowledge of waste management and cleaning of vehicles, along with Work Hazardous Materials Information System.
• You have the physical ability to load and unload supplies, equipment and materials which may be heavy.

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!

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

What we offer

The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:

• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions

• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs

• many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups

• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more

Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package includes:

• a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)
• group health, dental, life and disability benefits
• a range of vacation and leave options
• an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services

Additional information:

Apply by:

Monday, January 19, 2026 11:59 pm EST

Position details:

• 1 English Permanent, 8500 Mclaughlin Rd S, Brampton, Central Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 4-7

Category:

Maintenance and Trades

Posted on:

Monday, January 5, 2026

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-SS-236632/25

How to apply:

• You must apply online.

• 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.

• 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.

• Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.

• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

• 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.

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