Job Description
FESTIVAL DRIVER
ContractFull-timeFestival Logistics
TIFF is a charitable, cultural organization dedicated to presenting the best of international and Canadian cinema and creating transformational experiences for film lovers and creators of all ages and backgrounds in our home - TIFF Bell Lightbox. Our mission: To transform the way people see the world, through film.
TIFF is committed to embracing diversity and treating all individuals with respect, dignity and fairness by removing physical, social and economic barriers to participation.
We encourage you to reflect on the land that you are on, who the traditional keepers of the land are, what the treaty relationship is, or if it’s unceded territory. TIFF is located on the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit and the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, the Wendat, and the Haudenosaunee. We are grateful to work on this land.
We are currently hiring for the position of:
FESTIVAL DRIVER
Festival drivers are responsible for the safe and timely transportation of Festival guests and staff. Duties can include airport transfers of guests, and transportation of TIFF staff from various Festival locations. Duties will vary depending on department needs
RESPONSIBILITIES:
RATE OF PAY:
TARGET CONTRACT DATES:- September 1, 2023-September 22, 2023
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid Ontario G class license (or higher) (all successful candidates will be required to provide proof)
- Must possess a clean driving record (all successful candidates will be required to provide a Driver’s Record/Abstract, which can be obtained here: https://www.ontario.ca/page/order-drivers-record#section-1 for $12.00)
- Must be legally allowed to rent in Ontario the following vehicles:
- Standard
- Luxury
- Specialty
- Minivans
- Passenger Vans
- Full-size SUVs
- Premium SUVs
- Training for pick-ups at the airport is provided; orientation for each department is provided
- Previous experience driving a company owned vehicle and/or providing livery/delivery service
- Previous experience with a live event and/or festival is preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills and excellent customer service
- Familiarity with major and minor streets in the downtown core, location of Festival venues, affiliated hotels, and access/egress routes to major airports
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Good judgment and discretion when handling Festival information
- Professional “can-do” attitude, with the ability to think on your feet and adapt quickly to change
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast paced high pressure environment
- Ability to understand and communicate itineraries, follow schedules, and make adjustments to timing and tasks
- Understanding of and commitment to superior client servicing
Able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
HOW TO SUBMIT & APPLICATION DEADLINE:- All applications must be submitted online through TIFF’s Career Centre.
- Please upload your cover letter and resumé as one PDF, before the deadline of July 30, 2023.
CLOSING:We thank everyone who applies for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview are contacted.
Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada at this time.TIFF regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas; however, TIFF considers and welcomes individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position. For consideration to those on time-limited Visa status, your Visa must allow you to complete the full contract.
Please send any questions via e-mail only to careers@tiff.net.
TIFF is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment where employees feel valued and respected, and where every employee has the opportunity to realize their potential. As such, we welcome and encourage applicants who identify as racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons across the spectrum of sexual orientation and gender identities.
If you are a person with a disability and require accommodation and/or assistance during the application process, please contact us in advance at careers@tiff.net. We strive to provide reasonable accommodations whenever requested.
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