Truck Driver presso Salvation Army Canada

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

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.

Job Description:

Position Purpose summary: 

The Truck Driver provides pick-up and delivery services of goods from The Salvation Army Distribution Centre to Salvation Army Ministry Units in the Ontario Division. The incumbent will exercise safe, timely and careful driving and material handling procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Operations:

• Capable of driving the ministry unit’s vehicles including either 3 ton or 5-ton commercial vehicles as well as cube vans or panel vans.

• Ensure the safe and careful handling of all deliveries and donations, while protecting property, including donations and vehicles.

• Take responsibility for daily and overall safety, maintenance, operation of vehicle, and records of the vehicle.

• Provide customers and donors with courteous and diplomatic service.

• Record information on pick-ups and deliveries, vehicle mileage, fuel costs and any problems encountered.

• Fuel the vehicle as necessary and ensure that the vehicle is always kept clean and presentable.

• Maintain daily CVOR log as per regulation; load and operate vehicle as per the ministry of transportation regulations.

• Prepare and submit any paperwork in a timely manner as required.

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment (vehicle, warehouse and yard).

• Provide any daily communication of service comments from ministry units, suppliers or other contacts to supervisor.

Distribution Centre:

• Operates a fork-lift/hand cart to load, unload or move food and/or toys within the centre.

• Build or assist in the building of skids for delivery.

• Accurately count product being delivered.

• Other related warehouse duties as assigned.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of legislative and company policies such as Health & Safety Regulations, provincial and municipal highway traffic acts.

• Ensure the safe and careful handling and pickup of all deliveries, donations etc. while protecting the property, including donations and vehicles.

• Responsible for the following, work in compliance with the Ontario Health & Safety Act and Regulations, use personal prescribed safety equipment and clothing as directed by the employer, report workplace hazards, dangers, injuries or illness, work in a manner as required by the employer, and report workplace injuries or illness.

• Report any vehicle safety issues immediately and ensure care is taken with all equipment and property.

Perform other position related duties as required

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This is a temporary full-time position based on 40 hours per week.

• Flexibility in scheduling is required during peak and/or seasonal times, and schedule may vary according to requirements of responsibilities and may include some weekend work. 

• Ability to lift/move 50 lbs. without assistance, and this job requires frequent twisting, bending, crouching, reaching, lifting, and kneeling.

• Working environment is typically in the warehouse or on the road conducting deliveries or pickups.

• The incumbent may work under the following disagreeable conditions, odors, dirty environment, truck fumes, extreme temperature changes in walk-in refrigerator and freezer.

• Maintain a clean drivers abstract / clean driving record (report any changes); required to Inform supervisor of any driving or vehicle infractions.

• Required to drive outside GTA locations as needed.

• Required to wear safety equipment as needed; steel-toed boots are required.

• Maintain a presentable appearance with clear Salvation Army logo insignia visible.

• Present a friendly and cooperative demeanor in line with salvation army standards.

Normal Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and includes a ½ hour unpaid meal break.

The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Army’s Mission, Vision and Values, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.

Education, Qualifications and Certifications

• Completion of secondary school or GED

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

• Must have one (1) year of prior related experience driving a commercial vehicle.

• Valid Ontario Class G driver’s license, provides a driver’s abstract that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required.

• Current forklift operators’ certification is an asset.

• Familiar with GTA.

Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Skills and Capabilities:

• Demonstrated safe driving practices.

• Treat the property of The Salvation Army with due care and caution

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written

• Organizational / time-management skills to plan and manage the workload.

• Represent the organization in a professional and engaging manner.

• Ability to work independently and participate as an active and responsible team member in a cooperative team environment.

• Exhibit good listening skills, have strong oral/written communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and adaptability.

• Self-motivated and reliable.

• Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check screening

• Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.

Compensation:

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email [email protected] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.