Job Description

Description :Reporting to the Food Services Supervisor, The Delivery Driver is responsible for coordinating and facilitating picking up and delivery of donations and supplies from local suppliers and donors for The Mustard Seed Red Deer. They will connect with donors and represent The Mustard Seed at all interactions. This role will also deliver school lunches to local schools in and the surrounding rural areas of Red Deer.Employment Type: Relief/Casual
Schedule: Flexible schedule with no guaranteed hours; Schedule may include Mondays to Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Reporting to: Food Services Supervisor
City: Red Deer, ABDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Pick up food donations from local community partners/donors and deliver to various locations
• Pick up food/transfers from Seed locations and other agencies as required
• Ensure the safe and timely delivery of school lunches to required schools in Red Deer, and surrounding Rural areas as needed
• Connect with community members, donors, school employees etc., and act as a positive representative of TMS
• Sort donations according to given guidelines
• Maintain the cleanliness of The Seed vehicle (s) so it is in a daily state of readiness for duty
• Follow the driving procedures and policies of TMS in house, and out in the community
• Coordinate with the Facilities Team and Food Services Supervisor in arranging regular repair and maintenance of TMS vehicle
• Assist the Food Services Team with tasks as required
• Other duties as may be assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Valid Alberta Drivers license
• Clear Driverxe2x80x99s Abstract
• Minimum 3 years driving experience in a professional capacity
• Ability to professionally represent TMS to community and business partners
• Ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly through the day to accomplish regular loading and unloading of the vehicle
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently
• Passion for ending homelessness and reducing poverty in our community

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Schedule varies from Monday to Friday, including statutory holidays. Weekend work for special events may be required occasionally. Work hours and times may vary from time to time based on operational needs
• Busy role requiring significant to intense physical effort at times
• Physical requirements include but are not limited to driving, lifting, carrying, walking, regular loading and unloading of the vehicle. Busy role requiring significant to intense physical effort at times
• Driving and working in outside conditions xe2x80x93 cold, rain, snow, heat
• Working in freezer and cooler to organize and put items away
• May be working in challenging situations or conditions, must be able to calmly navigate unpredictable occurrences
• Employees are to be aware that many of our clients may experience difficulties or impairment at times, which could result in them uttering threats, discriminatory statements, and other insults at your person This may in a raised voice, or in seeing unpredictable behaviour up to and including the possibility of them becoming aggressive.

o Training on how to respond is provided, but this is to be considered typical working conditions. Many of our clients are unaware of the impact of these comments.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• A satisfactory Employment Background Check and Vulnerable Sector Search, is required
• As The Mustard Seed is a Christian ministry, we require our employees to agree to respect and not detract from The Mustard Seedxe2x80x99s Employment Values during their employment at The Mustard Seed.
• Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer

This position requires the use of a personal vehicle for company use. The candidate must have a valid driverxe2x80x99s license and maintain $2M Vehicle Liability insurance on the vehicle being used.
This position requires also requires the use of a company vehicle. Candidate must have and maintain valid driverxe2x80x99s license and will need to consent to a driverxe2x80x99s abstract request.COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• The Mustard Seed offers Casual employees access to a $200 health spending account.
• An overnight premium is provided for all overnight shifts to recognize and compensate for the unique demands of working during these hours.
• All The Mustard Seed employees have access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides support for maintaining a healthy work-life balance, addressing mental health concerns, and focusing on personal development in various areas.

NOTE

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