delivery driver

Government of Canada; Langford; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in British Columbia seeks a delivery driver to handle messages and parcels. The role involves operating vehicles and providing excellent customer service. Candidates should have a Class 5/5F/G Licence and be able to manage physically demanding tasks in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include dental, healthcare, and vision care plans. This position requires attention to detail and the ability to work under tight deadlines.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Qualifications

• 1 to less than 7 months of experience preferred.
• Local delivery experience is necessary.
• Criminal record check required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and pick up messages, parcels, and other items by hand.
• Operate and drive automobiles, vans, and light trucks.
• Keep records of items received and delivered.
• Load and unload goods and perform vehicle inspections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Reliability

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Class 5/5F/G Licence

Job description

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Courier company
• Rural area

Responsibilities

• Deliver and pick up messages, parcels, and other items by hand
• Operate and drive automobiles, vans and light trucks to pick up and deliver various items and products
• Professionalism in customer service
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Keep a record of items received and delivered
• Load and unload goods
• Follow directions and read map
• Record trip information such as vehicle mileage, fuel costs and any problems
• Perform pre‑trip, en route and post‑trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle

Credentials

• Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2‑axle vehicles)

Experience and Specialization

• Local

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast‑paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads

Weight Handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal Suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Punctuality

Benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits