Union Truck Driver at The Salvation Army in 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

If you are looking to further your career in distribution, consider joining our team. All within an environment that demonstrates our core competencies of collaboration, communication, composure, and being service focused in everything we do.

We provide a passionate fast paced environment where you will be immersed in our operations and service. Firsthand experience of the impact of our work in our communities. We are operational 7 days a week and schedule our employees based on operational needs: days, evenings, weekends and holidays

As a Truck Driver you will provide courteous pick-up and delivery service to donors, guests and Thrift Stores and assist in the efficient and effective reclamation, processing and/or distribution of goods and donations. You will exercise safe and careful driving and material handling procedures while adhering to CVOR requirements, established categories, and standards.

Job Duties

• Provide courteous daily drop-off and pick-up service to assigned Thrift Stores
• Ability to drive a 5-ton truck safely and competently
• Responsible for daily inspection, completion of logbook, and safe and courteous driving of company vehicle and adheres to all CVOR requirements
• Operates standard warehouse equipment such as a forklift, baler, compactor, and pallet jack
• Provide guest service by greeting and assisting guests in a courteous manner when guests are dropping off donations at the Distribution Centre
• Responsible to complete refuse runs to the landfill (where required)
• Participation in cross-docking to facilitate movement of product around the country (where required)
• Comply with all legislative and company policies and procedures adhering to Health and Safety, Operations, and Finance
  
  

Skills And Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in the safe operation of 5-ton trucks
• Possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license with clean drivers abstract and a forklift certification
• One year of experience in a warehouse environment
  
  

Minimum grade 10 or equivalent

• Demonstrated trustworthiness and responsibility
• Good written and oral English (French where required)
• Must be resident in and eligible to work in Canada
  
  

Ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion

Working Conditions

This is a permanent full-time position

• Physically capable of lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs on a frequent basis
• Frequent lifting, carrying, standing, walking, bending and twisting
• Ability to work in a variety of environments (exposure to heat, cold, dust, etc.)
  
  

This Job Posting is for Vancouver Island Distribution and Recycling Centre located at 104-765 Vanalman Avenue, Victoria BC V8Z 3B8

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $21.52 to $22.02 with a maximum of $22.52.

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.