Van 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 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

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT:

• Works under the direction of the Thrift Store Manager and in cooperation with the Community Engagement and Resource Manager Corps Officers and Management team.
• Governance Boards and Councils: Retail Leadership Team

Internal: Warehouse Mission Partners at assigned Store other Mission Partners External: Donors/Supporters

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY:

• Reports to Thrift Store Manager
• No direct reports to the role
• May show others how to perform certain procedures e Provides input on employment-related decisions within established guidelines

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:

• Considerable material responsibilities (proper safekeeping of donations proper driving/operating of truck and bailer)
• Responsible for use of own resources.
• Slight input regarding departmental budget related to the scope of the role.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The incumbent will work in assigned Thrift Store location (both retail store and warehouse/sorting areas) .

The incumbent will work under the following disagreeable conditions:

• Odours
• Truck Fumes
• Verbal abuse
• Dealing with people with challenging behavior
• Work schedule may impact life (weeknights & weekends)
• The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Army Mission Vision md Values professionally upholding our code of conduct.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS: Education Qualifications and Certifications:

• Completion of high school diploma
• Valid BC class 5 license with appropriate certification
• Forklift Certification
• First Aid Certificate
• WHMIS Certificate
• Proof of clean driving record.

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements:

• At least one year of driving and warehouse experience required.

Skills and Capabilities:

• 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 Armys health and safety policies and procedures.
• The 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).
• Possesses the personal qualities and attitudes that respect and maintain the spirit dignity and individuality of the donors customers and Mission Partners Able to work in a consultative diplomatic and tactful manner
• Able to work cooperatively and effectively with staff donors and the public
• Attention to detail problem solving and upholds logistical best practices
• Keen sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility
• Strong people and collaborative abilities
• Good oral/written communication skills Proven trainer and team-builder competencies.
• Adaptability/innovation
• Effective organizational and time management skills self-motivated and disciplined self-starter
• Action orientated
• Technical Learning
• Results Driven
• Self-knowledge
• Communication
• Leadership

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 if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.