Driver I

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Driver I to support the Calgary Acute Site Hospitals and Health Care Centers. You will be responsible for transporting mail, packages, medical supplies, equipment, food and linen while following AHS standards and policies.

You will operate within the Health Shared Services distribution network, log mileage, perform vehicle inspections, and report any defects. The role requires safe driving across 20+ routes with a 0.70 FTE and shift rotations.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent and a valid Class 5 Alberta Operator's Licence.
• Valid Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) certificate.

Responsibilities

• Transport mail, packages, medical supplies, equipment, food and linen per established policies.
• Adhere to scheduled routes and handle ad hoc requests safely and courteously.
• Log mileage and perform pre- and post-vehicle inspections; report defects to management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Physical strength

Reliability

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

TDG certificate

Tools

Knowledge of Oracle

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join Canada’s largest Health Care Services team. We provide a patient focused quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. AHS has also earned recognition as one of Canadas Top 100 Employers for 3 consecutive years. As a Driver I, you will be responsible for transporting a range of products including, but not limited to, mail, packages, medical supplies, equipment, food and linen, in accordance with AHS standards, regulations and policies. Servicing all of the Calgary Acute Site Hospitals and supporting Health Care Centers Shipping covering 20 plus different transportation routes. Our team is part of an integrated supply chain with all of Alberta and one of the two primary Distribution Centers for AHS. Working independently, you must adhere to scheduled routes, as well as ad hoc requests, in a safe and courteous manner. You will be expected to perform a series of routine duties such as logging mileage, cleaning vehicles, performing pre and post vehicle inspections and reporting defects and malfunctions to management.

Description:

As a Driver I, you will transport a range of products including, but not limited to, mail, packages, medical supplies, equipment, food, and linen in accordance with established standards, regulations, and policies. Working independently, you must adhere to scheduled routes, as well as ad hoc requests, in a safe and courteous manner.You will be expected to perform a series of routine duties such as logging mileage, cleaning vehicles, performing pre- and post-vehicle inspections, and reporting defects and malfunctions to management.

• Transition Company: Health Shared Services
• Classification: Driver I
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Contracting, Procurement & Supply Management
• Primary Location: East Lake Centre
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 16-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 01-NOV-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 7
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $24.48
• Maximum Salary: $27.37
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Transition Company: Health Shared Services
• Classification: Driver I
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Contracting, Procurement & Supply Management
• Primary Location: East Lake Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 16-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 01-NOV-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 7
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $24.48
• Maximum Salary: $27.37
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent. Must hold a valid Class 5 Alberta Operator's Licence. Completion of valid Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) certificate.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Knowledge of city roadways. 3 years related experience driving 3 and 5 ton vehicles. 2 years accident-free driving with 3 or less demerit points. Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Establish and maintain effective relationships with all staff and public. Must be physically capable of frequent heavy lifting, bending, and carrying of objects up to 40kg. Able to perform prolonged and arduous work under adverse conditions. Must be reliable and capable of working independently. A working knowledge of current methods of safe driving. Must be neat in appearance, well organized, accurate, and alert and possess good judgment. Ability to reason and react quickly in stressful situations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum one (1) year related experience in a transportation. Material handling equipment certification. Knowledge of Oracle. Knowledge of health care supplies and equipment.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care all across Alberta.

Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.

We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.