Job Description
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, 2027
Hours per week: 10-20 (applicants must have a minimum availability of 12 hours per week/be available for 2 shifts/week)
Compensation: $19.23 per hour.
Safewalk provides a free service to accompany students, staff and visitors between any two points on campus, 7 nights a week, if they feel unsafe or uncomfortable doing so alone.
• 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 material
• 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
• 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
• Valid class 5 or equivalent driver’s license is an asset
• Candidates must be willing to submit a criminal record check
• Candidates interested in driving: must hold a valid class 5 or equivalent driver’s license and pass the Safewalk driving test
• Must be available for mandatory trainings happening throughout the year
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 and 8pm to 2am from September to April. Please indicate which days and shifts you are available to work during summer (and during the winter semester if you have an idea of your schedule). If you anticipate any scheduling conflicts for summer and/or winter, 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 minutes). Are you available to take an in-person driving test at UBC Campus (yes or no)?
3. The anticipated start date for this role is September 15 which will include online asynchronous canvas training and your first shifts as a co-pilot that week. Are you available to begin work during the week of September 15th (Yes or No; if no, please indicate what date you’re available to start)
4. Please add a picture of your driver's license
5. Do you live on campus? (Yes or No) If no, approximately where do you live?
Application deadline: 11:59pm Aug 28, 2026.
At the AMS, we believe that a diverse workforce enriches our organization and we value individual life experiences, knowledge and self-expression that different people bring. We actively seek to create an environment where all employees, regardless of their background, race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristics, feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best. We warmly welcome and encourage individuals from any underrepresented group to apply for this position. We are dedicated to maintaining fair and inclusive practices in our hiring, promotion, and professional development processes to create the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
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.
