DISTRIBUTION DRIVER

Northern Health Authority; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health authority is seeking a dedicated Distribution Driver for casual work at Dawson Creek & District Hospital. The Driver will operate fleet vehicles to deliver supplies and vaccines while ensuring effective communication and organizational skills. Applicants must have a Grade 10 education and a valid Class 5 license. Benefits include comprehensive health plans and support for moving expenses.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including health/dental and pension plans

Four weeks of vacation after one year

Financial support for moving expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-sponsored training and leadership development

Access to outdoor activities

Loan forgiveness programs for eligible professions

Qualifications

• Applicants must have Grade 10 education or equivalent combined with training and experience.
• Valid Class 5 vehicle license.

Responsibilities

• Operate, load, and unload various single axle fleet vehicles.
• Deliver supplies, lab samples, and vaccines according to schedules.
• Transport passengers in vehicles with up to 10 seats.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to interact effectively with others

Physical capability to perform the duties

Organizational skills

Ability to operate related equipment

Education

Grade 10 education or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

We are currently seeking a dedicated Distribution Driver for a Casual position at Dawson Creek & District Hospital.

Reporting to the Director of Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution, the driver will operate, load, and unload various single axle fleet vehicles, transporting supplies and materials using methods such as hand loading, pallet jacks, or tow motors. Responsibilities include delivering supplies, lab samples, and vaccines according to schedules and dispatched instructions. The role may also involve operating passenger vehicles with up to 10 seats, including the driver, for transporting passengers.

About Dawson Creek & District Hospital

This full-service community hospital provides acute care, emergency services, day surgery, respiratory therapy, primary care, diagnostic imaging, and laboratory services. It has 31 acute care beds and 15 regional psychiatric beds, serving Dawson Creek and surrounding communities. The hospital is the Orthopaedic Trauma and Surgical Centre for Northeast BC. Visiting specialists include urology, dermatology, pediatrics, and obstetrics and gynecology.

Dawson Creek is known as the Mile Zero City, marking the start of the Alaska Highway. Surrounded by the Northern Rockies, the city has a population of approximately 12,500 and provides primary services to around 20,000 residents, with the larger Peace River Region population of 60,000. The community offers educational facilities including elementary, middle, and secondary schools, as well as Northern Lights College.

What Northern Health Offers

• Comprehensive benefits including extended health/dental and pension plans for employees. Casual staff can opt to pay for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program.
• Employer-sponsored training and leadership development.
• Access to outdoor activities and short commutes.
• Loan forgiveness programs through federal and provincial governments for eligible professions.

Application Requirements

Applicants must upload the following documents:

• Registration number (if applicable)
• Educational and qualification documents such as certificates, diplomas, transcripts.

It is recommended to include a cover letter and resume. International applicants should review the application steps on our website.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 education or equivalent combined with training and experience.
• Valid Class 5 vehicle license.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with others.
• Physical capability to perform the duties.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

About Northern Health

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, serving over 300,000 people across numerous communities, including 55 First Nations. Employing over 7,000 staff, we provide hospital and community-based health services in Northern BC, in partnership with local communities and organizations.