Driver

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description :

POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY :

The Driver provides pick up and delivery services to donors, clients and customers by exercising safe and careful driving and material handling procedures.

ACCOUNTABILITIES :

• Ensures the safe and careful handling of all deliveries, donations, kettle and other funds while protecting property, including donations and vehicles.
• Takes responsibility for daily and overall safety, maintenance, operation of vehicle, and records of such.
• Provides customers and donors with courteous and diplomatic service.
• Maintains knowledge of legislative and company policies such as Health and Safety Regulations, provincial and municipal highway traffic acts.
• Performs circle checks of trucks and maintains truck logs.
• Loads and unloads pallets, boxes and totes at the warehouse, stores, and other pick up and drop off locations, manually and with the use of pallet jacks.
• Ensures the loads are wrapped to ensure safe transportation, loading and unloading.
• Records data of incoming and outgoing loads, using manual and electronic devices.
• Cleans bins and garbage, general cleaning of shipping area, including sweeping and mopping when necessary.
• Assists / directs farmers with farm waste.
• Assists / directs volunteers to ensure tasks are completed to food safety standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Governance Boards and Councils :

None

Internal :

Staff, management, volunteers, clients

External : Donors, community

MANAGERIAL / TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY :

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT :

WORKING CONDITIONS :

The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Army’s Mission, Vision and Values, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS :

Alternative combination of education and Experience may be considered.

Education, Qualifications and Certifications :

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements :

Skills and Capabilities :

Compensation :

The target hiring range for this position is $17.85 to $20.64 with a maximum of $24.77.

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.

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