Driver

The Salvation Army in Canada; Glencairn; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Canada is seeking a Driver to assist in transporting passengers and managing maintenance tasks. This role requires a valid driver's license, safe driving experience, and a high school diploma. Candidates should demonstrate strong skills in organization, time management, and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Valid full Driver’s License required.
• Up to 1 year of safe driving experience.
• Basic landscaping skills.

Responsibilities

• Transport passengers and materials safely.
• Maintain vehicle and grounds.
• Perform errand and supply pickup tasks.

Skills

Navigation skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

High School Diploma

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

JOB PROFILE summary:

The Driver operates and maintains a light passenger van assigned by Salvation Army (TSA) to transport passengers, materials, merchandise, or equipment within a rural area including. When not preforming driving tasks, the Driver will preform grounds maintenance.

Accountabilities

Driving:

• Drop-offs and pickups of residents ensuring their safe handling in a timely and secure manner.
• Demonstrate a pleasant manner with the public
• Pick up supplies or run any errands for the office, including carrying mail to and from the post office.
  
  

Vehicle And Equipment Maintenance

• Perform circle checks of vehicle, checking air, water, oil, and other items to ensure equipment is in good working condition.
• Maintain program vehicle log and report any problems
• Maintain complete and accurate records (mileage, fuel costs, issues encountered)
• Responsible for the security and safe operation of the vehicle and other assigned equipment
• Program vehicle must be clean with all personal items removed daily.
• Cleaning and sanitizing of supplies and equipment used
• Maintain knowledge of legislative and organization policies such as health and safety. regulations/policies, provincial and municipal highway traffic acts
  
  

Groundskeeping Duties

• Mowing lawns and trimming hedges using driving lawnmower/tractor
• Maintaining landscaping equipment
• Inspecting grounds for hazards and signs of damage
• Performing light gardening such as weeding, watering plants, etc.
• Clearing walkways and driveways of debris or snow
  
  

Essential Skills And Qualifications

• Completion of High School Diploma
  
  

Knowledge, Experience Or Training In

• Up to 1 year of safe driving experience
• Valid full Driver’s License for the province; an original copy of a current Driver’s Abstract that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required
• Strong navigation skills
• Demonstrated safe driving practices
• Basic landscaping skills
• Seasonal maintenance
• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility
• Good interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Professional, service-oriented approach internally and externally
• Exceptional organizational, prioritizing and time management skills
• Self-motivated and disciplined self-starter
• Willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.
• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures
• Treat the property of The Salvation Army with due care and caution.
• Must comply with all Salvation Army policies, procedures, and associated legislation
  
  

Upon Hiring, Successful Candidate Must Provide

• A current Vulnerable Sector Screening
  
  

Working Conditions

• Working environment is typically in a program vehicle
• The worker is required to drive and be involved in vehicle-related activities and tasks up to 70% of the time
• The work requires frequent amount of standing, walking, bending, repetitive lifting, and the ability to lift up to 39 pounds with no assistance from others
  
  

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $17.20 to $20.64 with a maximum of $24.77.

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.