Job Description

MISSION AND VALUES: 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 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. Vision Statement We are an innovative partner, mobilized to share hope wherever there is hardship, building communities that are just and know the love of Jesus. 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\xe2\x80\x99s worth.
Stewardship: We responsibly manage the resources entrusted to us. JOB DESCRIPTION: POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY: The Cargo Van Driver plays an important role by ensuring that food donations are picked up and delivered to the NWT Resource Centre in a safe and timely manner to assist with the smooth operation of the CFS department\xe2\x80\x99s community food bank and the Resource Centre\xe2\x80\x99s kitchen operation. The Cargo Van Driver should be a good representative of The Salvation Army through courteous and respectful interactions with the public, including well-mannered driving habits. ACCOUNTABILITIES: PICK UPS AND DROP OFFS

• Loading donated goods from local stores and food suppliers (e.g., NorthBest Food Distributers, Co-op, Walmart,

Food Rescue, etc.) to be delivered to The Salvation Army NWT Resource Centre

• Purchasing and/or pick up of some food supplies for the Resource Centre kitchen
• Ensure timely delivery of food or merchandise from local suppliers to the Centre

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. Each position contributes to the mission of The Salvation Army. Employment Opportunity - Posting The Salvation Army Alberta & Northern Territories Division

• Ensure that goods are delivered in a safe and secure manner
• Offloading food or merchandize at the Resource Centre
• Following the best practices for safety, both on the road and while loading or unloading the CFS cargo van
• Represent The Salvation Army well by courteous and respectful interactions with the public, including well- mannered driving habits.
• Occasional need to sort food donations and/or deliver picked up goods within the Resource Centre
• Inspecting the vehicle before and after each trip away from the Resource Centre.

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT:

• Directly reports to the Community & Family Services Supervisor
• Primary contact internally is with Community & Family Services staff members, the Resource Centre\xe2\x80\x99s kitchen staff or the Operations Manager
• Maintain good cooperative relationships with staff at local stores and suppliers to ensure consistent pick-up and delivery of donations

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• There may be situations when requests for pickups come outside of normal pick-up days and times, so some flexible hours may be requested.
• During Christmas season, additional items such as toy donations may need to be picked up.
• The job at times can be physically demanding when larger loads are required to be loaded and unloaded from the cargo van.
• This is a casual position with hours to be set through consultation with the Supervisor. Must be available Monday and/or Thursday mornings.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Class 5 Driver\xe2\x80\x99s License is a requirement
• Clean driver\xe2\x80\x99s abstract
• Experience operating a cargo size vehicle is an asset

ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Attention to detail
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle safely
• Ability to follow directions and work independently
• Effective oral communication in English
• Ability to work within the mandate of and embrace the mission of The Salvation Army

Note: Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered. The successful incumbent will be required to complete/provide:

• Clean Criminal Record Check
• Class 5 Driver\xe2\x80\x99s License
• Clean driver\xe2\x80\x99s abstract
• Valid First Aid certificate
• The Salvation Army on-line certification for abuse prevention
• Clear internal abuse registry check
• Participate in mandatory yearly training

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. Each position contributes to the mission of The Salvation Army. Employment Opportunity - Posting The Salvation Army Alberta & Northern Territories Division Hours of Work: The regular hours of work will be as required. The incumbent must also be available Monday and Thursday mornings for regularly scheduled pick-ups. We are looking for someone available 5-10 hours a week between August & October and as required after that period. Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation. We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application. 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. Each position contributes to the mission of The Salvation Army. Job Type: Casual Salary: From $23.21 per hour Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Store discount

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Morning shift

COVID-19 considerations:
PPE and cleaning supplies are provided for use. Ability to commute/relocate:

• Yellowknife, NT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 (or better) Driver\'s License (required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (required)

Work Location: In person