Driver Ambassador - AZ

Second Harvest; Toronto; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan with employer match

4 weeks vacation + annual leave

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible work hours

Job summary

Second Harvest is seeking an experienced AZ Driver-Ambassador based in Toronto/Etobicoke to safely operate tractor-trailers and box trucks for scheduled food pickups and deliveries. You will be a representative of the organization, ensuring food safety, accurate documentation, and excellent service to agencies and donors.

Reporting to the Fleet Supervisor, this full-time, on-site role requires a clean driving abstract, strong time management, and commitment to equity in food distribution across

Qualifications

• Must have a valid AZ driver's license and a minimum of 3 years’ experience driving tractor trailers and 10 speed automatic trucks.
• Proven ability to perform driver pick-up and delivery functions and maintain records.
• GTA knowledge, especially downtown Toronto, with at least 3 years driving in the city.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate tractor-trailers and straight box trucks for scheduled pickups and deliveries.
• Perform vehicle checks, hook/unhook trailers, and ensure post‑coupling safety checks.
• Deliver rescued food to member agencies following food safety and transportation regulations.
• Load/unload products and ensure proper handling and secure placement.
• Maintain accurate records of pickups, deliveries and related documentation.
• Provide high level of customer service to agencies, donors and internal staff.

Skills

AZ license

3+ years driving tractor trailers

GTA-driving experience

customer service

communication skills

physical stamina

Job description

Elevate Your Career and Impact at Second Harvest

Location: Etobicoke, ON

Date: March 2026

Department: Fleet & Warehouse

Reports to: Fleet Supervisor

Status: Full-Time (New vacancy).

Salary: $57, 500.00 Per Annum Plus Benefits

Work Type: Fully On-Site

The Opportunity Awaits—Where Passion Meets Impact!

Second Harvest is Canada’s largest food rescue organization and the expert in perishable food recovery. We rescue surplus, unsold food from across the supply chain and redistribute it to non-profits across the country to feed communities. Demonstrating our values of community, environment, integrity and collaboration, we strive for No Waste. No Hunger.

If you are ready to bring your expertise and innovation to a mission-driven organization, this is your moment.

Enter Second Harvest…

Think we're just about redirecting food surplus? Think bigger.

Here's why Second Harvest is your next career leap:

• Pioneers in food rescue, we are a renowned leader in perishable food redistribution across Canada.
• With a mission fueled by a no-waste, no-hunger ethos, we're not just changing the game—we're rewriting the rules.
• Our strategic approach aligns with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), making every day a step towards global change.

The Role:

Second Harvest is looking for a seasoned AZ Driver-Ambassador to join our team. Reporting to the Fleet Supervisor, this position ensures delivery of all second Harvest food is executed in a safe and efficient manner and that the distribution of food is executed equitably to all member programs. The Driver-Ambassador also acts as a representative of Second Harvest by possessing awareness and understanding of issues related to hunger and homelessness in Toronto.

Your Impact:

• Safely operate Second Harvest tractor‑trailers and straight box trucks to complete scheduled food pickups and deliveries, in compliance with all applicable traffic laws, safety standards, and organizational policies.
• Couple and secure tractor‑trailers, including backing under the trailer, locking the fifth wheel to the kingpin, connecting air brake and electrical lines, raising landing gear, performing a tug test, and completing a post‑coupling inspection.
• Perform complete circle checks and inspection logs of the assigned vehicle (tractor‑trailer or straight truck) at the beginning of each shift and report any safety or maintenance concerns promptly.
• Deliver rescued food to member agencies in accordance with Health & Safety, food safety, and transportation regulations.
• Load and unload assigned products into and out of the assigned vehicle for each shift, ensuring safe handling and secure placement of all items.
• Handle food in a safe and responsible manner, ensuring all food is stored and transported in compliance with food safety standards.
• Ensure food is stored appropriately (e.g., floor, freezer, cooler, or truck) and that vehicles are parked in designated and approved locations.
• Collaborate with Driver‑Ambassadors, Lead Driver‑Ambassador, and the Fleet Supervisor to ensure food is distributed adequately and equitably across all routes.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of all food pickups, deliveries, and related documentation.
• Provide a high level of customer service and professionalism when interacting with agencies, donors, and internal stakeholders.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned to support fleet and warehouse operations.

Who You Are:

• Experienced Driver: You have a valid AZ driver’s license and a minimum of 3 years’ experience driving tractor trailers and 10 speed automatic trucks (must provide a clean driver’s abstract of minimum 3 years); you have proven ability to perform driver pick-up and delivery functions, and associated record-keeping.
• GTA-Savvy: you have thorough knowledge of the GTA, particularly downtown Toronto, and have at least 3 years driving experience in the city.
• Professional: you have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, as well as strong conflict resolution and negotiation abilities.
• Communicator: you can communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Physically able to climb in and out of the truck, lifting up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis throughout the day.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Experience in the social services sector would be an asset.
• Food Handling certificate would be an asset.
• Must be willing to undergo a background check.

A Robust Compensation Package:

• A competitive salary paired with a robust benefits package.
• Comprehensive group insurance (health, dental, life, AD&D and Long-Term disability)
• Employer match contributions (3%) to a Defined Benefit Pension Plan and optional 4% to Group RSP.
• Access to parental leave top-up.
• 4 weeks of annual vacation & 1 additional day per year of service (max 30).
• 10 paid sick days & 3 personal days.
• Summer Bonus Days & Winter holiday closure.
• Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Professional growth in a role that makes a real difference.
• Flexible work hours and a commitment to work-life balance.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

Second Harvest is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially those from equity-deserving groups, including racialized persons/persons of color, Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ2S+ community.

Second Harvest uses AI tools to assist with application screening. We monitor these tools to reduce bias and ensure fair evaluation based on skills and qualifications.

Accessibility & Accommodations:

If you require any accommodations at any stage, please contact us via [e-mail] and we will work with you to meet your needs.