Casual 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.

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:

To offer casual relief for our driving duties, including picking up and disbursing donations for The Salvation Army North Vancouver 

Accountabilities:

• Driving duties to pick up AND DELIVER food and material donations, as needed
• May assist in processing raw materials by unloading, sorting, packing, storing, loading the donations; protects the integrity of the donations
• May assist with selecting donations for store distribution, meeting established standards of quality and distinguishing between discarded and good quality merchandise according to company standards
• May assist with meeting assigned daily targets, counts, weighs and records incoming and outgoing donations
• Complies with all safety procedures and in/outdoor tidy maintenance guidelines
• May operate warehouse equipment such as power jack
• Perform other duties as required

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Governance Boards and Councils:

Internal: Staff, management, volunteers, clients.

External: Donors, community.

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY:

• Reports directly to: Ministry Unit leader
• Direct reports: None

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:

• Considerable material responsibility.
• Uses or maintains organization assets in accordance with established guidelines.
• Does not process any financial transactions with no budget responsibilities.
• May use a fuel credit card for fueling purposes only.

The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.

Working Conditions:

• This is a casual -on call position.
• May be exposed to various temperatures and outdoor conditions (freezer).
• Generally exposed to occasional periods of physical strain.
• Require ability to apply physical force to move/lift/transport materials up to 50 lbs.
• May be required to work outside of regular business hours or at alternate locations on occasion.
• Some day or short-term travel may be required.

The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.

education, experience, AND Qualifications:

• 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.
• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to provide an original copy of a Background Check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required, including Child Check (if appropriate).

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:

• High school diploma
• A valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License supported by a clean Driver’s Abstract

Experience and Knowledge:

• Up to 12 months of prior related experience, including experience with warehouse processing or goods distribution and knowledge of lifting guidelines are an asset

Skills and Capabilities:

• Experience in sorting food and goods
• Punctuality, reliability, trustworthiness
• Required to lift and/move more than 40 pounds
• May operate warehouse equipment such as power jack

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.