Community & Family Services Driver

The Salvation Army; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Yellowknife is seeking a part-time Cargo Van Driver to ensure timely pickup and delivery of food donations to the Resource Centre. The ideal candidate must hold a Class 5 Driver’s License, have a clean driver’s abstract, and be able to lift up to 50 lbs. This role requires effective communication skills and attention to detail. The position involves approximately 10 hours of work per week, primarily on Mondays and Thursdays.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a cargo size vehicle is an asset.
• Clean driver’s abstract required.
• Ability to work within the mandate of The Salvation Army.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring timely delivery of food and merchandise.
• Loading and unloading donated goods.
• Inspecting the vehicle before and after trips.

Skills

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Attention to detail

Effective oral communication in English

Ability to follow directions

Ability to drive a motor vehicle safely

Education

Class 5 Driver’s License

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 Cargo Van Driver plays an important role by ensuring that food donations are picked up and delivered to the NWT Resource Centre in a safe and timely manner to assist with the smooth operation of the CFS department’s community food bank and the Resource Centre’s kitchen operation. The Cargo Van Driver should be a good representative of The Salvation Army through courteous and respectful interactions with the public, including well-mannered driving habits.

Accountabilities

Pick Ups and Drop Offs

• Loading donated goods from local stores and food suppliers (e.g. North Best Food Distributers, Co-op, Walmart, Food Rescue, etc.) to be delivered to The Salvation Army NWT Resource Centre
• Purchasing and/or pick up of some food supplies for the Resource Centre kitchen
• Ensure timely delivery of food or merchandise from local suppliers to the Centre
• Ensure that goods are delivered in a safe and secure manner
• Offloading food or merchandize at the Resource Centre
• Following the best practices for safety, both on the road and while loading or unloading the CFS cargo van
• Represent The Salvation Army well by courteous and respectful interactions with the public, including well-mannered driving habits.
• Occasional need to sort food donations and/or deliver picked up goods within the Resource Centre
• Inspecting the vehicle before and after each trip away from the Resource Centre.

Working Conditions

• This is a temporary part-time position at 10 hours per week until May 31, 2026. The weekly schedule is Monday and Thursday, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. There may be situations when requests for pickups come outside of normal pick-up days and times, so some flexible hours may be requested.
• During Christmas season, additional items such as toy donations may need to be picked up.
• The job at times can be physically demanding when larger loads are required to be loaded and unloaded from the cargo van.

Education and Experience Qualifications

• Class 5 Driver’s License is a requirement
• Clean driver’s abstract
• Experience operating a cargo size vehicle is an asset

Abilities and Skills

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Attention to detail
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle safely
• Ability to follow directions and work independently
• Effective oral communication in English
• Ability to work within the mandate of and embrace the mission of The Salvation Army

Note: Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Required Documentation

• Clean Criminal Record Check
• Class 5 Driver’s License
• Clean driver’s abstract
• Valid First Aid certificate
• The Salvation Army on-line certification for abuse prevention
• Clear internal abuse registry check
• Participate in mandatory yearly training

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $25.36 to $25.98 with a maximum of $26.59. 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 [e-mail] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.