Food Program Driver & Assistant at Squamish Nation

District of North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jul, 26

Salary

61500.0

Posted On

07 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Driving, Food delivery, Inventory management, Hydroponic gardening, Equipment maintenance, Troubleshooting, Customer service, Communication, Time management, Organizational skills, Data entry, Safety compliance, Record keeping, Logistics planning, Interpersonal skills

Industry

Government Relations Services

Description

PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION IN NORTH VANCOUVER CLOSES: Open Until Filled BE PART OF SOMETHING MEANINGFUL! Join the Ayás Mén̓men Child and Family Support Services Department as the Food Program Driver & Assistant, supporting food security and wellness for Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Elders, families, and community members. Rooted in snew̓íyelh (teachings), respect, and community care, this role ensures access to nutritious food, high‑quality produce, and reliable delivery services for those unable to visit the Food Pantry. You will help maintain a state‑of‑the‑art hydroponic Growcer Unit, assist with Food Pantry operations, and provide regular food deliveries across the community. Your work supports the Nation’s dedication to safety, nourishment, connection, and culturally grounded care. WHAT YOU’LL DO * Load delivery vehicles and provide regular, efficient food deliveries to Elders and community members. * Review participant lists and plan delivery routes and service strategies. * Pick up items from vendors as directed by Food Pantry staff. * Unload incoming orders and deliveries to support Food Pantry operations. * Support community events to promote Food Program services. * Assist with receiving, unloading, and organizing food packets in storage areas. * Rotate food items to maintain freshness and quality standards. * Welcome program participants and complete check‑in procedures. * Distribute food items and obtain participant signatures. * Stock shelves, organize storage rooms, and support inventory management. * Maintain food quality through sorting, reporting issues, and escalating concerns. * Submit reports on distributed items and maintain strict confidentiality. * Follow all workplace health & safety policies and procedures. * Support Food Program operations across the Growcer Hydroponic Unit and Garden (training provided). * Perform additional duties as assigned. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR * Valid BC Driver’s Licence (Class 4 or 5) and ability to spend full days driving for deliveries. * Minimum 2 years of safe driving experience (ICBC abstract required). * Ability to lift 30 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks (loading, unloading, moving boxes). * Experience in gardening, farming, or hydroponic growing (knowledge of nutrients, fertigation, soilless systems). * Experience cleaning, maintaining, and troubleshooting equipment; comfortable with hands‑on work. * Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an adaptable, professional style. * High emotional intelligence, patience, professionalism, and calmness under pressure. * Strong organizational and time‑management skills; ability to maintain orderly inventory and storage areas. * Ability to act with tact, diplomacy, confidentiality, and respect when serving community members. * Intermediate MS Office and internet skills; ability to learn database systems (JD Edwards an asset). * Experience working in a First Nations environment or with Indigenous communities (preferred). * Completion of Grade 12 and willingness to complete training in gardening, farming, or hydroponics. WHY WORK WITH US * Impactful Work – Be part of a team dedicated to serving the community through Na estétx̱ w sḵwálwen cht (Trust), Na estitkw sḵwálwen cht (Security), Na esḵw’úḵw’ulh sḵwálwen cht (Purpose) and Na eslhílhkw’is sḵwálwen cht (Belonging) * Professional Growth – We invest in our people with training, mentorship, and career development * Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Values – Be part of an organization that values Úxwumixw (community/peoples), snew̓íyelh (guiding through teachings), wenáxws (respect) and inclusivity. As a dynamic community organization, we understand the importance of employing enthusiastic and talented people to work together. We know that our future strength and growth is very much dependent on our key resources – our people. With a variety of programs and services, we offer career paths that fit many areas of expertise, backgrounds, and interests. Along with competitive compensation and benefits, we foster an environment that values diversity through the respect and appreciation of each person for their individual attributes. Salary: $46,883.20 - $61,500 Candidates are typically offered compensation between the beginning to the midpoint of the range. We [https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=231d694d-cd50-4fb7-82a6-dd0773e68b38&ccId=9200976969580_2⟨=en_CA&selectedMenuKey=CareerCenter&jobId=525291]are committed to providing a fair and equitable package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization. Benefits: We offer extended medical and dental, pension matching, supplementary savings, and a professional development budget.

Responsibilities

The Food Program Driver & Assistant is responsible for managing food deliveries to community members and maintaining the Food Pantry operations. They also oversee the hydroponic Growcer Unit and ensure inventory is organized and tracked accurately.