Driver I - Courier Services

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Port McNeill; On-site; CAD 29,344 - 41,794; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) is seeking a casual driver to support PMH and surrounding islands. The role involves operating cargo vans or light trucks, loading and unloading shipments, and traveling between multiple sites as part of a regular assignment.

Qualifications include a Grade 10 education and a valid Class 5 BC Driver's License. The position requires the ability to lift and move items and communicate effectively with team members.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for operation, loading, and unloading of cargo van, light truck, or trailer.
• Transport Pharmaceuticals, PHSA Stores, garbage, linen, ward supplies, and other items according to schedules.
• Follow defined dispatch instructions and ensure safe and timely deliveries.

Skills

Operate equipment

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Verbal & written communication

Physical fitness

Education

Grade 10

Job description

Work Area (FBA Only)

PMH

Multi-Site

Yes

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

As required

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$25.82 - $25.82

Paid FTE

N/A

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

N/A

Planned Start Date

Aug. 10 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

No

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reports to the Transport Supervisor. Responsible for the operation, loading, and unloading of a cargo van (all styles), light truck (1Ton or Ton Cube), or trailer, to pick up, transport, and drop off Pharmaceuticals, PHSA Stores, garbage, linen, ward supplies, office furnishings, recyclable materials, food products, laboratory specimens, bio-hazardous material, information material, and other items according to defined schedules or dispatched instructions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

• Grade 10 or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Casual driver supporting PHH/ PMH/PAH and surrounding islands.

BC’s health system is in the process of transformation. As part of the planned changes, certain IM/IT, Finance, and Supply Chain roles are expected to be in scope for transition to a new provincial shared services organization, BC Shared Health Services. Candidates applying to positions in these areas should be aware that, while the role is currently employed by the Health Authority, it may transition to BC Shared Health Services as part of the first or subsequent implementation phases. The intent of this transition is to support continuity of employment however, details regarding timing, process, and any impacts to employment arrangements will be confirmed as planning progresses. Providing this information at the recruitment stage is intended to ensure transparency about the broader system changes underway and to support informed decision-making by candidates.