Route Driver, Delivery Full Time

Compass Group Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 28,929 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work

Health benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is seeking a Delivery Driver in Ottawa, Ontario. You will load, transport, and deliver food, supplies and equipment to scheduled locations, while ensuring proper vehicle loading and safety checks.

Responsibilities include unloading, returning unused items, adhering to sanitation guidelines, and maintaining vehicle cleanliness. A valid driver’s license and Food Handler certificate are required, with strong communication skills and physical capability essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Must have a valid Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Must have physical ability to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and deliver all supplies to the scheduled locations.
• Prior to beginning each day’s route, ensure that truck/vehicle is properly loaded with all products required to service all deliveries.
• Unload requested products at delivery site.
• Collect empty containers and rejected or unsold merchandise.
• Return items such as unused food and beverages, serving equipment and utensils.
• Follow sanitation and safety guidelines when handling food and equipment.
• Keep company vehicle clean and organized; perform pre & post trip vehicle inspections.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Good driving record

Food Handler Certificate

Written and verbal instructions

Strong communication skills

Physical ability

Job description

How You Will Make An Impact

You will be responsible for loading food, supplies, or other products (such as machines) and delivering them to various locations in an area.

As a Delivery Driver, You Will

• Assemble and deliver all supplies to the scheduled locations
• Prior to beginning each day’s route, ensure that truck/vehicle is properly loaded with all products required to properly service all scheduled deliveries
• Unload requested products at delivery site
• Collect empty containers and rejected or unsold merchandise
• Return items such as unused food and beverages, serving equipment and utensils
• Follow sanitation and safety guidelines when handling food and equipment
• Keep company vehicle clean and organized at all times; perform pre & post trip vehicle inspections
• Perform other duties as assigned

About You

• A valid driver’s license and good driving record is required
• You must have a valid Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent
• Must have the ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong communication skills
• Physical ability to carry out duties of the position

The hourly wage rate for this position is $21. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards offerings will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence–based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process.

What’s in it for you?

• Join an award-winning culture. We have been recognized for being a Great Place to Work, in addition to being selected as a FORTUNE Global 500 Company, Best Workplaces Retail & Hospitality, and FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies.
• The opportunities with us are endless. As the world’s largest food and support services company, we offer an extensive range of learning and career opportunities for all our associates.
• Health & Safety. The health and safety of our associates, clients and guests has always been our top priority. We have the right processes in place to ensure our teams have the support they need to stay safe, while helping to keep our guests safe.
• Health Benefits. For our eligible associates, we offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental care coverage.
• A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness. Our Mental Health and Well-Being initiative was created to share credible resources with our associates and the communities we serve on a variety of topics, including mental, physical, spiritual, and financial wellbeing. We also have an Employment Assistance Program which provides our associates with access to 24/7 support, resources, and information.
• We are as diverse as our guests. We believe diverse and inclusive environments support innovation and collaboration, and benefit our associates, clients, and customers. We are committed to Listen, Learn, and Act and our Diversity Inclusion Action Councils (DIAC) are associate led groups that seek to foster inclusion through cultural awareness, engagement and appreciation of diversity. We are Stronger, Together!

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

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