Class 5 Truck Driver

About the Organization

The National Diabetes Trust is Canada’s largest charitable clothing and small household good collection service. With more than 5,000 donation bins and an active home pick‑up service in communities across Canada (excluding Quebec), we collect unwanted gently used clothing and household items to raise much‑needed funds for Diabetes Canada. Each year the program diverts more than 100 million pounds of items from landfill sites nationwide, making a difference for life‑altering charitable programs and helping the environment.

Hourly Wage: $19.56

Part‑Time
:
Up to 29 hours per week

As a Charitable Donations Pick‑up Driver, you will report to the Operations Manager and drive established routes gathering donated items from customers’ homes and donation bins, then deliver them to Corporate Partners and storage facilities. A consistent schedule will be developed in collaboration with operational needs.

• Pay progression as per the Collective Agreement
• Monthly bonus for the Top Drivers program
• Registered Pension Plan (100 % Employer‑paid) once eligibility criteria are met
• Corporate discounts through Perkopolis, Value Village and Good Life Fitness

• Promote the mission of the National Diabetes Trust to the public and volunteers.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the organization’s goals, programs and structure.
• Operate vehicles in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Conduct pre‑ and post‑trip inspections.
• Complete and submit all required paperwork daily.
• Maintain and submit Hours‑of‑Service logs.
• Always carry proof of a valid driver’s licence, vehicle registration, Commercial Vehicle Operator Registration/National Safety Code registration and associated documentation.
• Check in with dispatch at the beginning, mid‑day and at the end of the route.
• Provide a message card to each donor.
• Properly log all assigned pick‑ups.
• Unload merchandise as instructed.
• Return all equipment to the office at the end of each day.
• Report route discrepancies to dispatch.
• Ensure that only authorized personnel ride inside the truck.
• Participate in all required driving‑related NDT education and updates.
• Perform additional duties as required to support Operations.

• Grade 12 education or equivalent experience.
• Ability to read maps and handle 10‑50 lbs loads.
• Ability to drive a 3‑ton (16‑ft) straight truck.
• Strong organisational skills and route‑planning ability.
• Professional, positive public image.
• Effective communication skills with diverse people.
• Calm assistance to upset clients and maintain a professional attitude in stressful situations.
• Ability to understand and follow written or verbal instructions.
• Good command of the English language.
• Superior customer service skills.
• Must hold a Full Class 5 and/or G licence (or higher) for passenger cars or light trucks.
• Minimum 5 years of actual driving experience at the licence level (2 years if professionally trained).
• Clean driver abstract, less than 21 days old, with no violations or accidents within the last 3 years.

At National Diabetes Trust, we are guided by accountability, teamwork, integrity and respect. We value diversity, equity and inclusion and commit to an inclusive environment for all ages, genders, identities, races, ethnicities, religions, incomes, sexual orientations and geographies. In July 2020, we signed the Black North Initiative CEO pledge and hold ourselves accountable to those commitments.

• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada and, where applicable, have a valid work or study permit that allows fulfilling the role’s responsibilities.
• NDT welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, including people of all genders, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minorities.
• We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you have special requirements, please let us know during recruitment.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. All applications are reviewed by a member of our Human Resources team. We do not use AI in the recruitment process. We thank all interested applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.