Relief Van Driver

The Driver provides courteous and safe pick up of donations of food, products at various locations in and around the city of Barrie.

• Ensure the safe operation of the program vehicle through daily maintenance of vehicle logs, daily circle checks prior to leaving property, checking fluid levels and regular maintenance
• Ensure the safe and careful handling of all pick-ups while protecting property, including donations and vehicle.
• Picks up donations of food, supplies, products from various donors and suppliers and unloads goods at Bayside Mission Centre or Essa Road Thrift Store
• Provides donors with courteous and diplomatic service
• Ensures cleanliness of donation bins daily
• Ensures Christmas Kettle equipment is delivered to various locations at commencement of campaign and pick-up at conclusion of campaign

Minimum Grade 12 education plus specialized courses of up to 6 months

• Current Non-Violence Crisis Intervention Training or willingness to obtain
• Current First Aid and CPR or willingness to obtain

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements  

• Minimum of one (1) year but less than three (3) years of prior related experience

Skills and Capabilities (examples provided below):

• Support for and an understanding of mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop and lift more than 20 pounds
• Maintain knowledge of legislative and company policies such as Health and Safety Regulations, Provincial and Municipal Highway traffic acts
• Possess excellent problem solving, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work as a team member with other staff, volunteers, donors, and clients
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, ability to follow detailed instructions
• Possess a positive attitude and works well with other team members
• To maintain confidentiality in all matters pertaining to clientele and staff of The Salvation Army
• Self-motivated and disciplined
• Valid Driver’s License

The successful candidate upon hiring must provide or participate in:

• A clear vulnerable sector screening
• A clean drivers abstract
• Participate in our online Armatus Abuse Training and Health and Safety training required upon hiring, as well as updated annually

The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process.  If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Internal Applicants, please advise Department Heads of your intentions prior to submitting your application.