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 & customers by exercising safe and careful driving and material handling procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

NOTE: Not all incumbents perform all the duties described above but perform a similar range of duties. Vehicle Operation (80%)
Ensures the safe and careful handling of all deliveries, donations, kettle & other funds while protecting property, including donations & vehicles

Takes responsibility for daily and overall safety, maintenance, operation of vehicle and bailer, & records of such

• Maintains knowledge of legislative and company policies such as Health & Safety Regulations, provincial and municipal highway traffic acts
• Pick-ups and delivers donations to the warehouse
• Coordinates and oversees pick-ups of recyclable goods
• Performs circle checks of trucks and maintains truck logs
• Loads and unloads goods at the warehouse, destinations, and other storage facilities
• Provides customers and donors with courteous and diplomatic service

Warehouse operations (15%)

• Operates bailer efficiently and safely as part of the textile recycling program
• Participates in maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the warehouse
• Supports warehouse team by participating in receiving, processing and production of donated goods.

Organizational (5%)

• Hosts and supports volunteers when required
• Responsible for creating and maintaining a positive culture in the warehouse and actively builds a culture of respect and teamwork.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned