Department Vice-President Finance & Administration - Shared Services Finance Services
Salary range $46,697.04 to $62,542.6
Hours per week 35
Grade 6
Posted date July 18, 2025
Closing date July 25, 2025
Position Type Full Time - Operating Funded

POSITION SUMMARY

The Vehicle Operators in Distribution Operations perform a variety of delivery procedures and operate some of the largest vehicles in the University’s fleet. The successful candidates in these positions are required to maintain a high level of campus knowledge for Distribution Operations to meet its operational objectives. The ideal candidate responds to inquiries and initiates actions to resolve problems as they arise.
Vehicle Operators are responsible for the cargo they carry, from the time they load it onto their vehicles until it is delivered to the destination. They are responsible for the transportation of dangerous goods to and from departments/faculty units and operate various types of vehicles (mini/commercial vans, 3-and 5-ton trucks, one-ton cube vans).
In addition, they operate various pieces of equipment that expedite the loading and unloading of cargo. Intense concentration is required of Vehicle Operators as they drive vehicles in areas that are congested with staff and students at all times.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Grade 12
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license including Defensive Driving Training
• Must pass the U of A Fleet Safety Driver’s Evaluation and maintain the U of A Authorized Driver status (minimum age 19)
• Understand and follow all identified safety processes
• Current certification in Transportation of Dangerous Goods and Workplace Hazardous Material Information System
• Training on Receipt tracking system - operation of Palm Pilots
• Training related to proper handling procedures of Radioactive and Biohazardous materials
• Ability to operate equipment (e.g. forklift, power-jack, pallet-jack, Johnson bar, 2-4-6 wheel carts)
• Able to lift/carry 50+ pounds
• Current understanding of the campus community, as well as knowledge of its Departments/Faculty locations and their respective delivery points

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Understanding fleet operations, including mechanical operation and maintenance of vehicles and equipment, is an asset
  At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
  We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
  All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of inclusivity and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
  The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
  L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes ayant une orientation sexuelle ou une identité et une expression sexospécifique; et tous ceux qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l’université à postuler.
  Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight July 25, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time

• Inspect vehicles prior to departing the warehouse.
• Sort, load, pickup, and deliver mail parcels, packages, courier documents, cylinders, crates of all sizes, new and surplus equipment, tack boards, tables, and chairs to and from customers both on and off campus.
• Sort and meter mail.
• Obtain signatures, scanning bar-coded deliveries in order to confirm and verify that the correct package was delivered intact to the correct destination within a reasonable period of time.
• Communicate with fellow employees to ensure work is done safely and expeditiously, including reporting all safety incidents and near-misses immediately.
• Prioritize daily workload assigned by either the dispatcher or supervisor to best utilize time and adjust schedules to best fit campus requirements.
• Ensure that Transportation of Dangerous Goods regulations are followed when dealing with inbound or outbound shipments of dangerous goods, including placarding appropriately to alert the public of the potential danger posed by the cargo.