Drop Box Attendant - Hubbards, NS (Independent Contractor)

National Diabetes Trust; Halifax; On-site; CAD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Independent contractor

Job summary

National Diabetes Trust in Canada is seeking an Independent Contractor to collect and store donated textiles and small household items from Diabetes Canada donation bins placed throughout the community.

You will operate as an Independent Contractor with flexible part-time hours, responsible for bin emptying, item handling, and maintaining cleanliness around the donation boxes while coordinating weekly logs and storage transport as needed.

Qualifications

• Must own/operate a large vehicle such as a van, cube van, or pickup truck.

Responsibilities

• Empty donation bins on a regular basis (schedule provided).
• Bag loose items as required (bags supplied).
• Ensure cleanliness around the donation boxes.
• Complete weekly service log sheets.
• Transport goods to storage facility when required (storage supplied).
• Meet the Diabetes Canada Driver to load goods on the truck.

Skills

Driving

Background check

Job description

Our Organization The National Diabetes Trust is Canada’s largest charitable clothing and small household goods collection service. With more than 5,000 donation bins and an active home pick-up service in communities across Canada (excluding Quebec), we collect unwanted, gently used clothing and household items, using them to raise much-needed funds for Diabetes Canada.

Our Organization The National Diabetes Trust is Canada’s largest charitable clothing and small household goods collection service. With more than 5,000 donation bins and an active home pick-up service in communities across Canada (excluding Quebec), we collect unwanted, gently used clothing and household items, using them to raise much-needed funds for Diabetes Canada.
Each year, the program diverts more than 100 million pounds of clothing and household items from landfill sites across Canada. As an employee on the National Diabetes Trust team, you are part of our national coverage in 2,500 communities, with 28 operations and 100 trucks. Join a team that is making a difference, raising money for life-altering charitable programs, all while helping the environment.

What We Offer

• Independent work with flexible part-time hours during the week
• Opportunity to earn extra income – compensation will vary depending on the volume of donations collected and stored
• As an Independent Contractor – eligible for CRA deductions such as vehicle, gas, maintenance, and technology
  

About The Dropbox Attendant Role

As an Independent Contractor, you will focus on the collection and storage of recycled textiles and small household items from Diabetes Canada donation bins that are placed throughout the community.

Highlights Of The Role Include

• Empty donation bins on a regular basis (schedule provided)
• Bag loose items as required (bags supplied)
• Ensure cleanliness around the donation boxes
• Complete weekly service log sheets
• Transport goods to storage facility when required (storage supplied)
• Meet the Diabetes Canada Driver to load goods on the truck
  

About You

The successful candidate for this role will meet the following minimum requirements:

• Only applicants who operate/own a large vehicle such as a van, cube van, or pick-up truck will be considered
• Must have a valid Driver’s license
• Able to lift to 50 lbs. regularly
• Must have or be willing to get an HST #, which is free, and we will help you obtain it
• You could be eligible for CRA deductions such as vehicle, gas, maintenance, and technology
• A satisfactory criminal background check is required
  

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

At National Diabetes Trust, we are guided by our values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, and Respect. We believe in the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
We are committed to bringing people together in a respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment, no matter their age, gender, identity, race, ethnicity, religion, income, sexual orientation, or where they live. In July of 2020, we signed the BlackNorth Initiative CEO pledge and will hold ourselves accountable in meeting those commitments.