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Jobs
Notice: Our Waiting List is Currently Closed
What kinds of jobs are available?
Employment at A-WAY EXPRESS almost always begins with work as a courier. Other positions, (for instance on phones or reception, as dispatchers, or in the office), are usually filled by people who have already been working at A-WAY as couriers.
How do I apply?
To apply for a position at A-WAY EXPRESS, the person looking for work needs to visit our office in person at 2168 Danforth Avenue and fill out an application for employment. No appointment is necessary. Resumes may be attached to the application; however, they are not necessary. Your application will remain on file and will be reviewed when a position becomes available.
After an application has been received, the applicant's name will be placed on our employment waiting list.
Please note that due to the high demand for employment, at this time resumes that are emailed or mailed will not be acknowledged or accepted.
Application Status Inquiries
To inquire about employment, or to change current contact information for an application that has been submitted, contact the Personnel Manager, Mary Sharp, or call 416-424-2266.
What qualifications do I need to apply for a job?
Couriers:
If you:
- have a mental health challenge
speak, read and write English fairly well - can use the public transit system
Then we may have a part-time position open for you as a courier. Most couriers work 2-3 days per week, on one of three daily shifts between 8:30 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
Phones/Reception:
If you:
- have a mental health challenge
- are friendly, patient, and customer-service oriented
- have excellent command of the English language
Then we may have a full- or part-time job for you answering telephones, taking orders, and assisting the public, Monday- Friday from 8:00 to 5:30
Dispatchers:
If you:
- have a mental health challenge
- are an extremely organized person
- can control stress when under pressure
- have excellent English skills
- have extensive knowledge of Toronto and the transit system
Then we may have a position for you as a dispatcher or a relief dispatcher between 8:30 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
Office Staff:
If you:
- have a mental health challenge
- have a good command of English
- have basic computer skills
Then we may have a position for you in the office, between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
What kind of experience is necessary?
No experience is necessary. Many people come to A-Way with no previous employment history. We provide training and orientation for all positions.
Who can apply?
Anyone with a mental health challenge can apply for work at A-Way.
The prospective employee should apply on their own behalf. We do not accept applications from family members, doctors or social workers on behalf of others.
What are the pay levels?
Couriers are paid by commission. That is, a courier receives a proportion of the cost of each delivery they make, so how much a courier makes depends on how many deliveries they make, and what those deliveries cost the customer.
Couriers also receive a free Metropass (TTC bus and subway pass) each month from A-Way. Trainee couriers receive a Day Pass for the days they are working, until they have completed 1 month (or 9 shifts), after which they too receive a Metropass.
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