- Work Term : Permanent
- Work Language : English
- Hours : 30 to 45 hours per week
- Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience : Experience an asset
- or equivalent experience
Work site environment
- Outdoors
- On foot
- Motor vehicles
- Cold / refrigerated
- Wet / damp
Work setting
Courier company
Tasks
- Deliver and pick up messages, parcels, and other items by hand
- Operate and drive automobiles, vans and light trucks to pick up and deliver various items and products
- Professionalism in customer service
- Accept payment or invoices for items delivered
- Receive and relay information to central dispatch
- Assemble, install and set-up merchandise / products
- Keep a record of items received and delivered
- Prepare, package and restock goods
- Transport and handle dangerous goods
- Accept and deliver messages and packages for events, conferences or assemblies
- Load and unload goods
- Sort packages for delivery
- Follow directions and read map
- Use maps and other trip planning aids
- Record trip information such as vehicle mileage, fuel costs and any problems
- Pay and receive payments for goods
- Provide customer service
- Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
- Exercise to maintain physical ability and physical fitness
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Class 5 / 5F / G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles)
Transportation / travel experience
- Local
- Regional
Security and safety
Bondable
Transportation / travel information
Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
- Handling heavy loads
- Overtime required
- Walking
- Ability to work independently
Weight handling
- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
- More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
Own tools / equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Cellular phone
Personal suitability
Team player
Screening questions
- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
Gratuities
Long term benefits
Maternity and parental benefits
Other benefits
Free parking available
Support for youths
- Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Indigenous people
Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
Supports for visible minorities
- Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)