Job Description

JOB POSTING #2025-42-04

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

Meals on Wheels

Meals Services Support Worker

Wage: $20.00 per hour

Part-Time: 20 hours per week, Monday to Thursday

Temporary

Until March 31, 2026 (with possibility of extension)

The Meals Services Support Worker is responsible for transporting frozen meals from suppliers to the Meals on Wheels program facility.

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Abbotsford

On Site

Job Summary:

The Meals Services Support Worker is responsible for transporting frozen meals from suppliers in Chilliwack and Abbotsford to the Meals on Wheels program facility. This role involves scheduled pickups, use of a Seniors Services vehicle, and unloading meals into program freezers. The position ensures timely and consistent delivery support to maintain meal availability for clients.

Your Role:

Transport frozen meals from Chilliwack using a Seniors Services vehicle.

Transport frozen meals from an Abbotsford-based supplier.

Loading and unloading meals safely into the program's freezers and designated storage areas.

Ensuring all transported meals remain properly secured and maintained at required temperatures.

Completing tracking logs and confirm counts with suppliers as needed.

Provides support and coverage for the Meal Services Coordinator as required.

Provides support to the Seniors Services Department as required.

This position is a great fit for someone who is reliable, punctual, and able to work independently.

Our Offer

Wage: $20.00 per hour

A part-time position at 20 hours per week, availability Monday to Thursday, from 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM.

Temporary until March 31, 2026 (with possibility of extension).

Benefits include

o Three weeks' pro-rated vacation.

o Three pro-rated wellness days per year.

o Pro-rated sick leave days per year.

o Opportunity to exchange a statutory holiday for a cultural day celebration.

o A great benefits plan including extended health and dental; you choose your plan.

o Employee and Family Assistance Program.

o Access to online wellness resources including newsletters, physical health videos and wellness events.

o Free use of Archway's wellness equipment.

o Great in-house training opportunities.

o Rewarding work in a positive and supportive environment.

o Work/Life balance.

Getting an Interview - you will be considered if you have:

Experience in delivery driving, community services or logistics is an asset.

Familiarity with driving routes between Abbotsford and Chilliwack.

Experience working with seniors is an asset.

The Job Requires you to have:

Strong verbal, written, and active listening communication skills; able to communicate clearly and respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and varying levels of English.

Strong organizational and time management skills.

Ability to use Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, and Outlook to complete tracking logs.

Ability to speak a second language an asset.

Understanding of Archway's purpose, mission, vision, and values.

Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Must exhibit personal maturity, sound judgment, self-motivation, empathy, and strong interpersonal skills.

Ability to operate Seniors Services vehicles for deliveries.

This position works as part of a team. ??

This position may include periods of constant motion including walking and lifting or carrying items up to 30lbs.

This position has a high level of social interaction and engagement, requiring adherence to health and safety protocols.

Valid B.C. Class 5 Driver's License and clean drivers abstract.

Food Safe certification is an asset.

A satisfactory Criminal Records Check is a condition of employment.

Closing date is August 25, 2025.

TO APPLY

Interested applicants are to reference

Posting #2025-42-04 in the subject line.

Please submit your cover letter and resume online only to:

jobpostings@archway.ca

Job Posting #2025-42-04

No phone calls please. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted

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Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Your resume may also be forwarded to other Programs for their consideration for their job vacancies. If you do not wish for your application to be shared with other Programs, please send an e-mail to jobpostings@archway.ca with DO NOT FORWARD TO OTHER PROGRAMS, in the subject line of the e-mail and the job reference number to which you applied, in the body of the e-mail.

Archway's goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Equity and diversity are essential to excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including Indigenous identity, race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or age.

We acknowledge that we gather on the traditional and unceded territory of the Sto:l? people. Sto:l? territory extends from the mouth of the Fraser River to Boston Bar. Locally, this includes the Matsqui First Nation and Sumas First Nation. We give them thanks for sharing their land and resources with us.

We invest in the mental health and wellbeing of our employees.

We're proud to share that Archway was recently recognized for having a 5-Star Safety Culture!

Every year, Canadian Occupational Safety (COS) recognizes organizations across Canada that exemplify excellence in fostering robust workplace safety cultures. Winners demonstrate a commitment to proactive risk management, comprehensive training, and employee engagement.?

This award reflects our ongoing commitment to creating a workplace environment where employees feel safe, seen, and supported.

If you're interested in working for an organization where safety is a priority, come work with us at Archway.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 7 months

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Paid time off Vision care Wellness program
Application question(s):

Do you have a valid B.C. Class 5 Driver's License and clean drivers abstract? A satisfactory Criminal Records Check is a condition of employment. Food Safe certification is an asset. Experience working with seniors is an asset. Experience in delivery driving, community services or logistics is an asset. Do you have familiarity with driving routes between Abbotsford and Chilliwack?
Work Location: In person