Casual On-Call Driver

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.

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.

The Driver provides 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
• Takes responsibility for daily and overall safety, maintenance, operation of vehicle, & 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 trucks and maintains truck logs
• Loads and unloads goods at the warehouse, destinations, and other storage facilities
• Performs other duties as assigned

Casual employees must provide availability for 16 shifts per month.

• Communicate with staff and volunteers in the building
• May communicate with guests/clients

Governance Boards and Councils:
None

• N/A

• N/A

• Reports directly to:
  Supervisor
• Direct reports for this position: N/A

• The incumbent is involved in minor financial matters regularly, or on a relief basis, or has responsibility for the wise use of his/her own resources
• May be authorized to spend, disburse, or collect small amounts of cash

• Typical working environment is in a truck/van and warehouse
• The performance of the job requires frequently sitting for long periods of time, twisting, bending, crouching, reaching, reaching overhead, pushing and pulling, lifting and kneeling.
• The performance of the job requires frequent safety awareness, concentration when driving and maneuvering furniture.
• The incumbent is required to lift more than 50 pounds
• Works under the following disagreeable conditions:
  • Handle garbage
  • Isolation and monotony
  • Odors
  • Dirty environment
  • Truck fumes
  • Excessive noise
  • Extreme temperature changes
  • Dealing with angry people
  • Verbal abuse
  • Multi-tasking
• Is required to travel more than 70% of the time
• May be exposed to the risk of moderate to severe injury or illnesses due to:
  • Moving objects
  • Driving in hazardous conditions
  • Injury from lifting
  • Risk of back injuries
  • Traffic accidents injuries
  • Falling on wet/slippery surfaces
  • Repetitive strain injuries (e.g. back, wrist).
  • Other potentially dangerous situations

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.

• Will have completed High School, plus specialized courses of up to six (6) months
• Valid class 5 license with appropriate certification
• Proof of clean driver’s abstract
• Note:
  
  An alternative lever of education and experience may be acceptable.
• 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.

• One year but less than three years of prior related experience

• Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.

The target hiring range for this position is $22.40 to $22.78 with a maximum of $23.15. 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 Recruitment.

Acc if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.