Christmas Van Driver

salvationarmyca; Halifax; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

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Accommodation

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Halifax, Nova Scotia is seeking a temporary full-time Christmas Van Driver to support Community and Family Services during the holiday season. The driver will pick up donated toys and assist in organizing and packing them in a warehouse setting.

Shifts run 8:30 AM to 4 PM, Monday to Friday, through December 31, 2026. Candidates must lift up to 50 pounds, provide a valid driver's abstract, and meet vehicle-insurance requirements.

Qualifications

• Candidates must meet all requirements to be covered under the company's vehicle insurance policy and maintain eligibility throughout their employment.
• Must provide a current Driver's Abstract
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds
• Must have a grade 12 certificate
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to contribute as a team player, projecting a positive, professional and helpful attitude
• Ability to model the values and standards of the Salvation Army
• Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and delivery of donations on a daily basis
• Oversee the maintenance and safety of the vehicle

Job description

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 Christmas Van Driver provides support to the Community and Family Services during the Christmas season on a temporary basis. The Driver will pick up donated toys from various locations within the HRM and to assist in the organizing and packing of these toys in a warehouse setting.

KEY Accountabilities

• Pick up and delivery of donations on a daily basis
• Oversee the maintenance and safety of the vehicle

Working Conditions

This is a temporary full time position ending December 31, 2026

Hours of Work: 8:30-4PM (M-F), with a 30 minute unpaid lunch

Flexibility required

Location

The Salvation Army
Community and Family Services
2038 Gottingen Street Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3K 3A9

Education, Experience and Qualifications

• Candidates must meet all requirements to be covered under the company's vehicle insurance policy and maintain eligibility throughout their employment.
• Must provide a current Driver's Abstract
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds
• Must have a grade 12 certificate
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to contribute as a team player, projecting a positive, professional and helpful attitude
• Ability to model the values and standards of the Salvation Army
• Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion.

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $18.30 to $22.87 with a maximum of $27.44. 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.

Accommodation

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email [e-mail] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.