Driver - Class 1

Bylands Nurseries Ltd. is a producer of premium plants offering one of the most diverse and complete mixes of hardy plants available in North America.  Over the past 60 years, Bylands has been recognized with numerous industry awards for outstanding business practices and environmental stewardship.

Our Culture of Excellence supports our Vision (Enhancing Lives With Plants). We are a cohesive team that communicates enthusiastically to brainstorm solutions and act swiftly to help each other.  We take ownership & accountability for decisions made with integrity, We approach each day feeling empowered and looking for ways to continuously grow, Improve & adapt. We prioritize the quality & service we provide to our customers.

This is a full-time, contract position earning $31.00/hr from March 30 - June 26, 2026.

As our Class 1 Driver, you will be a critical player in ensuring strong customer service by delivering plants between our main operation in West Kelowna, BC to the Lower Mainland.

You will be responsible for:

• Safely delivering all products assigned by Logistics Coordinator and Shipping Department within scheduled timeframes.


• Conducting daily truck inspections including fluid checks & coordinating timely maintenance with the Maintenance department.


• Ensuring loads are secure and weight is distributed properly.


• Ensuring plants being delivered are maintained properly throughout each trip.


• Keeping to planned scheduled routes and contacting customers in advance of each delivery.


• Assisting customers with loading and unloading.


• Completing all paperwork properly & submitting it to the Shipping Dept.


• Operating and maintaining various truck units as required, which includes keeping trucks clean and maintaining a regular cleaning schedule.


• Representing Bylands professionally when interacting with customers.


• Returning all carts and racks used in transporting materials to the Nursery and submitting the necessary paperwork to Shipping Department/Admin. Office for each shipment.


• Maintaining and submitting detailed Expense Reports as required, including copies of all expense receipts.

Competencies:

• Accuracy


• Attention to Detail


• Organization


• Safety Conscious


• Sense of Urgency

Spring is our busiest season and the pace reflects that. When trucks are moving, priorities shift quickly and hours may vary to support shipping needs. If you work well in a fast-moving environment and like being part of a team that pulls together during peak periods, this role will feel engaging rather than overwhelming.

The position includes light physical activity such as lifting up to 15 lbs, bending, squatting, and walking the yard. Outdoor work means exposure to typical seasonal weather conditions including heat, cold, wind, and rain.