Driver - Local

Greater Vancouver Food Bank; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended healthcare

Dental

RRSP with 7% match

3 weeks vacation

2 paid personal days

Birthday day off

Free parking on-site

Job summary

Greater Vancouver Food Bank in Burnaby, BC, is hiring a Driver on a full-time permanent basis. The role involves collecting food from donors, delivering to distribution sites and partner locations, and providing warehouse support.

You will act as a GVFB brand ambassador, building relationships with donors and vendors. The position requires a BC Class 5 driving license, flexibility with hours including some evenings/weekends, and a strong commitment to community service.

Qualifications

• BC Class 5 clean driving license is required.
• Class 3 license is advantageous.
• Provide 3 years insurance claims history and 3 years clean driving abstract.
• 1+ years experience operating industrial machinery in a warehouse is advantageous.
• Commercial driving experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, SharePoint and iPhone technology is expected.
• Flexibility around work hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Operate vans and various trucks to pick up and deliver food as scheduled.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections for safety and reliability.
• Load and unload goods, manage pallets and weight distribution.
• Support warehouse tasks including receiving, inventory, and data entry.
• Assist in training new Drivers as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of functional areas.

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Flexibility

Positive attitude

Education

BC Class 5 clean driving license

Class 3 driving license (advantage)

3 years insurance claims history

3 years clean drivers abstract

Experience operating industrial machinery in warehouse

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

iPhone technology

Job description

Driver – We are growing our team!

• Full-Time, Permanent
• 37.5 hours per week
• Competitive base salary of $57,955-$60,500 annually

Who We Are

The Greater Vancouver Food Bank is a non-profit organization with a mission to provide healthy food to those in need. The GVFB provides support through direct distribution to those in Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster and the North Shore, as well as through 160+ agency partners both locally and provincially. Through this model, the GVFB envisions a British Columbia where everyone has access to healthy food through efficient distribution, innovation and partnerships.

To learn more visit: www.foodbank.bc.ca

The GVFB is a proud winner of BC's Top Employers 2026!

The GVFB is a certified Living Wage Employer! This recognizes the GVFB’s commitment to paying fair wages, upholding good work standards for our employees, and contributing to poverty reduction and a higher standard of living in our community.

What We Offer

We believe in providing employees with flexibility, and the resources and tools to excel in their role. Employees will work alongside people who are passionate about food insecurity and community. We provide an inclusive office environment with excellent Skytrain accessibility and free parking on-site.

This is a full-time permanent position, with the opportunity to learn and grow. The successful candidate can expect a competitive base wage of $57,955-$60,500 annually, depending on experience.

Our competitive benefit plan includes extended healthcare and dental, and a Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) where employees are matched upto 7% of their contributions. Employees also receive three weeks paid vacation annually, as well as two paid personal days, and a paid birthday day off.

Career and personal development are at the forefront of the GVFB’s culture. After three months of employment, employees have access to $1,600 towards professional development, $850 of which can be utilized towards wellness initiatives!

Come and enjoy working in an inclusive, award-winning workplace!

Position Overview

The Driver is responsible for the collection of food from donor locations, and delivery to our distribution sites and Community Agency Partner locations. Acting as a GVFB brand ambassador, the Driver builds relationships with our donors and vendors, delivers to our distribution sites, as well as provides warehouse support through Forklift operations and inventory management. This is a multi-faceted, highly engaging, and important role for the GVFB. The Driver is a team player with a positive attitude, willingness to learn, a solid understanding of operations, and the ability to act as a GVFB champion.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate several different vehicles such as vans, 3-ton trucks, 5-ton trucks, and/or 10-ton trucks to pick up and deliver food products as scheduled;
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections, report defects and damage of the vehicles to ensure safety and reliability using digital technology;
• Organize and load vans, light trucks, and/or medium duty trucks with an understanding of weight requirements, to maximize efficiency and load distribution;
• Prepare and wrap pallets, and weigh and load all completed orders;
• Ensure functional areas are kept clean and organized at all times;
• Receive, unload, and put away incoming products into inventory;
• Inspect and count inbound and outbound shipments for accuracy, food quality and/or damages;
• Ensure all product returns are put away correctly in the warehouse, following internal processes. This includes supplies, nutrient recovery, and fresh, dry and frozen product;
• Assist and provide training to new Drivers as needed;
• Fuel trucks at card-lock locations;
• Communicate and liaise with Driver Team Leads and/or Operations Manager;
• Assist in other areas of the warehouse, including but not limited to, operating industrial machinery, distributing food, order picking, sorting, cleaning, and data entry;
• Regular Warehouse Week cleaning and maintenance of all vehicles

Personal Attributes and Core Skills

• Effective communication with GVFB staff at all levels, both in-person and through digital correspondence;
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, planning, time-management, and resource allocation skills;
• Ability to deal constructively with challenges and consistently provide a solution-focused approach;
• Flexibility in working in an every-changing environment where priorities can shift rapidly;
• A positive, can do attitude!

Qualifications and Experience

• BC Class 5 clean driving license;
• Class 3 is advantageous;
• Provide 3 years Insurance Claims History and 3 years clean Drivers Abstract;
• 1+ years of experience operating industrial machinery in a warehouse environment is advantageous;
• Commercial driving experience an asset;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, SharePoint, and iPhone technology;
• Flexibility around work hours, to include occasional evenings and weekends as required, shifts may be subject to change

Physical Requirements

• Exposure to ambient temperatures and noisy conditions;
• Proper safety footwear required with reimbursements provided;
• Bending and lifting boxes up to 50 lbs on a regular basis;

An ICBC report will be requested at the interview stage, to include (driver factor report, drivers abstract, commercial driving record if applicable, 5 years insurance and claims history record).

A criminal record check for working with vulnerable sectors is required upon hiring.

NOTE:

Due to the high volume of applications, only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.

Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. The Greater Vancouver Food Bank is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Applications will be treated in strict confidence.