The Alma Mater Society (AMS) is the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) student society, and works to improve the academic, social and personal lives of the 56,000 UBC students at its Vancouver campus. The AMS also runs nine food and beverage outlets, a catering and conference operation, and the AMS Student Nest, providing on-campus employment opportunities and generating revenue that goes directly back into supporting the students at UBC.

**Position title:**Safewalk Driver

**Reports to:**Safewalk Coordinator

**Employee Status:**Temporary, part-time until August 31, 2026

**Hours per week:**10-20 (applicants must have a minimum availability of 12 hours per week/be available for 2 shifts/week)

Compensation:$18.67 per hour

Position Overview

Safewalk provides a free service to accompany students, staff and visitors between any two points on the UBC Vancouver campus, 7 nights a week, if they feel unsafe or uncomfortable doing so alone. May-August hours of operation are 9pm - 2am. September-April hours of operation are 8pm-2am.

• Drivers are primarily responsible for piloting an AMS vehicle to facilitate these transfers.
• Walking and co-pilot shifts may also be assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive/walk clients across campus in a safe and professional manner
• Maintain visibility to students, faculty and staff during campus patrols
• Maintain accountability of office materials and vehicles
• Complete appropriate paperwork and documentation to record transfers and incidents
• Actively uphold and promote the philosophy and integrity of the Safewalk service
• Act in a professional manner reflective of the standards of the AMS
• Actively participate in Safewalk’s promotion campaigns
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience

• Must be a currently registered UBC Student
• Must be available for late night and weekend shifts
• Must hold a valid class 5 or equivalent driver’s license
• Professional, responsible, and able to maintain composure under stress
• Good knowledge of the geographical layout of the UBC campus
• Outgoing, energetic and flexible
• A sincere interest in improving safety in the campus community
• Experience with Safewalk an asset
• Candidates must be willing to submit a criminal record check

TO APPLY: Please submit your resume and cover letter as one PDF file. INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR COVER LETTER:

1. Safewalk operates 7 days/week from 9pm to 2am from May to August (Summer) and 8pm to 2am from September to April (Term 1/Term 2). Please indicate which days and shifts you are available to work during Summer, and Term 1/Term 2 (if you are interested in keeping your role beyond summer). Also, if you anticipate any scheduling conflicts, please let us know (such as co-op, exchange, vacation, other jobs, etc.).

2. If you pass the interview stage, you will need to complete a short driving test (15 - 30 minutes) on April 11 or 12. Are you available to take an in-person driving test at UBC Campus on one of these dates (only answer yes or no)?

3. Are you available for MANDATORY Safewalk training on April 25 or 26 in-person at the UBC Vancouver campus? (Please write which date(s) you are available for full-day training, estimated 10am to 4pm)

4. Are you located on campus or off campus? If you are located off campus, please describe your plan to safely return home after 2am.

5. Please attach a copy of your driver's license (must be a valid BC Class 5 or equivalent license from another Province/Territory or another country).

Candidates will be considered and interviewed on a rolling basis, we encourage interested applicants to apply early.

**Application deadline:**11:59pm March 31, 2026

Due to the large volume of resumes we receive at the AMS, we are only able to contact those we are interested in interviewing and cannot reply to email/phone/walk-in inquiries regarding application status.