Job Description

The Salvation Army is an international Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible; its ministry is motivated by love for God and the needs of humanity.

MISSION AND VALUES:

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.

Core Values

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda has four core values:

Hope: We give hope through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Service: We reach out to support others without discrimination.
Dignity: We respect and value each other, recognizing everyone's worth.
Stewardship: We responsibly manage the resources entrusted to us.

position Purpose summary:

This position exists to support the Community and Family Service Center and the Northern Center of Hope with food pick-ups and deliveries. The position also supports the Ministry Unit with asset management related to program vehicles.

BASIC FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Driver provides daily pick-up and delivery services to donors, clients & customers by exercising safe and careful driving and material handling procedures.
• Ensures the safe and careful handling of all deliveries, donations, kettle & other funds while protecting property, including donations & vehicles.
• Loads and unloads goods at the warehouse, destinations, and other storage facilities.
• Takes responsibility for daily and overall safety, maintenance, operation of vehicles, & records of such.
• Provides customers and donors with courteous and diplomatic service.
• Maintains knowledge of legislative and company policies such as Health & Safety Regulations, provincial and municipal highway traffic acts.
• Performs circle checks of vehicles and maintains vehicle logs.
• Performs other duties as assigned such as facility maintenance and custodial support.

CASUAL AVAILABILITY AS PER COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT:

Casual employees must provide availability for 16 shifts per month.

Qualifications and Education requirements:

• Valid class 5 Drivers License with clean abstract.
• Completion of high school. Any specialized training or experience would be considered an asset.
• Ability to sustain the daily routine of moderate to heavy lifting, reaching and bending.
• Adaptability to changes and interruptions in normal work routine.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality regarding guest and customer operations.
• Willingness to work with individuals from differing backgrounds/cultures.

PREFERRED SKILLS/capabilities:

• Organized
• Physical strength
• Attention to detail

Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:

• Background check consent.
• A clear vulnerable sector screening.
• A clean drivers abstract.
• Completion of our required Health and Safety training.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: From $21.30 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• On call

Licence/Certification:

• Class 1 Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person