driver, courier service

Government of Canada; Gander; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking a delivery driver for a courier company in Gander. The role involves delivering and picking up items, operating vehicles, and ensuring excellent customer service. Candidates must hold a valid Class 5 driver's license and demonstrate reliability and attention to detail. Health benefits and insurance options are available.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Long-term care insurance

Qualifications

• Valid Class 5/5F/G driver's licence required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Physical capability to handle up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Deliver and pick up messages, parcels, and other items by hand.
• Operate and drive automobiles, vans, and light trucks.
• Maintain professionalism in customer service.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Reliability

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Gloves

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Will train

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Courier company

Responsibilities Tasks

• Deliver and pick up messages, parcels, and other items by hand
• Operate and drive automobiles, vans and light trucks to pick up and deliver various items and products
• Professionalism in customer service
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Keep a record of items received and delivered
• Accept and deliver messages and packages for events, conferences or assemblies
• Load and unload goods
• Sort packages for delivery
• Follow directions and read map
• Use maps and other trip planning aids
• Record trip information such as vehicle mileage, fuel costs and any problems
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles)

Experience and specialization Transportation/travel experience

• Local

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Dependability

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance