delivery driver

Government of Canada; Richmond; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Nova Scotia is seeking an individual to operate and drive vehicles for deliveries. Responsibilities include picking up and delivering items, maintaining records of deliveries, and providing customer service. Candidates must have a high school graduation certificate and a Class 5 driving license, along with at least 2 years of related experience. The position emphasizes attention to detail, reliability, and excellent communication skills. This role requires working on-site with no remote options available.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of driving experience.
• Must hold a Class 5/5F/G driving license.

Responsibilities

• Operate automobiles, vans, and light trucks for deliveries.
• Record trip information including mileage and costs.
• Provide customer service and collect payments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Excellent oral communication

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

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

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Responsibilities Tasks

• Operate and drive automobiles, vans and light trucks to pick up and deliver various items and products
• Accept payment or invoices for items delivered
• Keep a record of items received and delivered
• Prepare, package and restock goods
• Load and unload goods
• Sort packages for delivery
• Record trip information such as vehicle mileage, fuel costs and any problems
• Pay and receive payments for goods
• Provide customer service
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Additional information 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 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan