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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: The Driver provides pick up and delivery services to donors, clients and customers by exercising safe and careful driving and material handling procedures. ACCOUNTABILITIES: The incumbent is responsible for the following range of job duties characteristic, or typical of the job class. Ensures the safe and careful handling of all deliveries, donations, kettle and other funds while protecting property, including donations and vehicles. Takes responsibility for daily and overall safety, maintenance, operation of vehicle, and records of such. Provides customers and donors with courteous and diplomatic service. Maintains knowledge of legislative and company policies such as Health and Safety Regulations, provincial and municipal highway traffic acts. Performs circle checks of trucks and maintains truck logs. Loads and unloads pallets, boxes and totes at the warehouse, stores, and other pick up and drop off locations, manually and with the use of pallet jacks. Ensures the loads are wrapped to ensure safe transportation, loading and unloading. Records data of incoming and outgoing loads, using manual and electronic devices. Cleans bins and garbage, general cleaning of shipping area, including sweeping and mopping when necessary. Assists/directs farmers with farm waste. Assists/directs volunteers to ensure tasks are completed to food safety standards. Performs other duties as assigned. CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT Governance Boards and Councils: None Internal: Staff, management, volunteers, clients External: Donors, community MANAGERIAL/TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY: Reports directly to the Community Ministries Supervisor Direct reports: none The incumbent is responsible for his/her own time and effort only. They may demonstrate work methods to new employees, volunteers and/or students. FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT: Considerable material responsibilities – safe material handling and picking up/delivering donations. Uses or maintains organization assets in accordance with established guidelines. Does not process any financial transactions with no budget responsibilities. WORKING CONDITIONS: The incumbent’s work environment is typically in a truck and warehouse. This a part time positions, 2 days a week (Sunday and Monday), flexibility is required on the schedule to meet operational needs. The incumbent will work under the following disagreeable conditions, garbage, odours, dirty environment, truck fumes, excessive noise, extreme temperature changes, work schedule may impact life (weeknights and weekends). The incumbent is required to travel more than 70% of the time. The work requires frequent amount of standing, walking, bending, repetitive lifting, and the ability to lift up to 39 pounds with no assistance from others. The incumbent works on call for emergencies only. The job incumbent may be exposed to the risk of moderate to severe injury or illnesses due to, moving objects, driving in hazardous conditions, risk of back injuries (throwing out back), traffic accident injuries, other potentially dangerous situations. The incumbent must take the following precautionary measures (in addition to health and safety rules), universal precautions, wear Hi Vis vest, wear steel toed safety shoes, wear gloves, use back brace. 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. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 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. Alternative combination of education and Experience may be considered. Education, Qualifications and Certifications: The successful job applicant will have completed High School, plus specialized courses of up to six months. An alternate level of education and experience may be acceptable. Valid BC class 5 (or provincial equivalent) license with appropriate certification. Original copy of a current Driver’s Abstract that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required. (proof of clean driving record. 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. Strong navigation skills. Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements: The incumbent must have one year but less than three years of prior related experience. Skills and Capabilities: The performance of the job requires frequently sitting for long periods of time, twisting, bending, crouching, reaching overhead, pushing and pulling, lifting and kneeling. The incumbent must be able to lift 50 pounds. The performance of the job requires frequent safety awareness, concentration when driving and maneuvering donations. Demonstrated safe driving practices. Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility. Good interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Able to work independently and as part of a team. Professional, service-oriented approach internally and externally. Exceptional organizational, prioritizing and time management skills. Self-motivated and disciplined self-starter. Treat the property of The Salvation Army with due care and caution. Must comply with all Salvation Army policies, procedures, and associated legislation. Compensation: The target hiring range for this position is $17.85 to $20.64 with a maximum of $24.77. 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.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you. Our employees are motivated by the fulfillment and meaning they experience as they serve people in need across Canada and Bermuda. Whether at the front-lines or in a support role, as part of our team you’ll work alongside a diverse and skilled group of purpose-driven professionals, empowered to provide exceptional service. We deeply value the relationships we build in the workplace, as well as the opportunities given to us such as the potential to experience flexibility at work, receive health and dental benefits, paid vacation and sick time, RRSP’s, as well as to expand our skills and advance our careers as together we build a culture of continuous learning and growth. If you're looking for a career that allows you to find meaning, make an impact, and one that challenges you to grow and become the best version of yourself, join our dynamic team. There is a place for everyone to belong at The Salvation Army.