Festival Driver

This is a Full Time Job

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 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 (Multiple Positions)

Festival drivers are responsible for the safe and timely transportation of Festival guests, staff, and resources. Duties can include airport transfers of guests, transportation of TIFF guests & staff from various Festival locations, and delivery of goods. Duties will vary depending on department needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Transporting Festival guests and/or staff to/from various Festival venues, according to a specific itinerary
• Adhere to all applicable traffic laws while driving in a safe and courteous manner
• Adhere to TIFF’s Safe Driving Policy
• Ensure the safety and security of all passengers in transit
• Liaise with department/team lead regarding pick up/drop off requirements of passengers and/or goods
• Maintain open communication with all branches of departmental teams
• Safely operate and maintain TIFF provided vehicles and equipment
• Contribute to daily Festival reports and provide a detailed post-mortem report
• Execute the highest service standards, policies, and procedures for Event Production as they relate to the TIFF Visitor Experience Strategy
• Able to commit to all Festival dates (September 5 - 15). Additional dates before or after the official Festival dates may be required depending on the department.

JOB GRADE & SALARY:
• $22 /Hourly

TARGET CONTRACT DATES:
• 2024 Festival dates: September 5 - September 15, 2024, including weekends (exact dates may vary depending on the department)

WORK LOCATION:
• Office Location: 350 King Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 3X5

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 at the following link for $12.00: https://www.ontario.ca/page/get-driving-record#section-1)
• Must be legally allowed to rent the following vehicles in Ontario:

o Standard

o Luxury

o Specialty

o Minivans

o Passenger Vans

o Full-size SUVs

o Premium SUVs
• Previous experience driving a company owned vehicle and/or providing livery/delivery service
• Previous experience with multi-day, live events and/or festivals 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 judgement 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 PDF(s), before the deadline of FRIDAY, JULY 26, 2024 .

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 email 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.