Job Description

On-Call Transportation Associate

Food Security Viewfield Esquimalt, British Columbia







The Transportation Associate is an operations and logistics position within the Food Security department, responsible for the collection and transportation of product for distribution through The Food Security Distribution Centre. The individual must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, as they will be interacting with our valued grocery partners, donors, members of the public, fellow staff and volunteers across 3 locations and several departments to ensure the efficient collection, organization and redistribution of product. The Transportation Associate must possess and demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills to ensure effective operations with our staff and volunteers, specifically the Food Rescue Manager, Programming Manager, and Guest Services Coordinator.





Duties & Responsibilities




Be an ambassador for The Mustard Seed Street Church in the community

Safe and courteous operation of The Mustard Seed's vehicles

Health and Safety - work practices and cleanliness of vehicles and equipment

Responsible for the well-being and safety of all staff, volunteers, clients and donors during pick-ups and deliveries

Collaborate with Warehouse leadership team and colleagues to ensure efficient collection and distribution of product through established methods

Completion of both truck inspection/trip sheets and route check-list daily

Ability to manage time on route and complete route in a safe and timely fashion

Attending and participating in all relevant Mustard Seed Street Church staff meetings and training opportunities available

Participate in employee and program evaluation process

Other duties as required (i.e occasional warehouse support)




Qualifications




Required - BC Driver's license and acceptable abstract

Asset - Experience driving 5, 3 & 1 ton trucks; experience driving a Sprinter Van Experience in vehicle inspection and completing inspection sheets

Asset- Current forklift and power jack certification with experience completing inspection sheets (or a willingness to obtain)

Warehouse experience an asset

Food Handling Safety Certificate (or willingness to obtain)




Key Competencies





Ability to meet physical demands of position-standing, walking, lifting for entire shift Able to receive and follow instructions from supervisors

Excellent problem-solving skills

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to take positive initiative and provide recommendations

Strong and demonstrable work ethic

Responsible and accountable

Compassionate and kind demeanor




Terms of Employment




Must be willing to sign the staff code of conduct

This position reports to: Food Rescue Manager

Term: On-Call

Typical shifts start: 6am or 7am Monday to Saturday

Must read and agree to following The Mustard Seed policies which are a living, changing document

The Mustard Seed Street Church follows BC Employment Standards

Must provide an acceptable criminal record check, including the level of clearance required to work with vulnerable people




Must provide completed Medical Assessment form from your Medical Practitioner