Transportation - Direct (RSC/CFC) - Truck Driver

Sobeys; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Store discount

Job summary

Sobeys is hiring for a Transportation - Direct Truck Driver at Thrifty Foods Nanaimo in Nanaimo, BC. The role involves operating company vehicles to deliver customer orders or pick up merchandise, with emphasis on safety, accuracy, and professional conduct.

The position is a 6-month contract with a focus on maintaining records, pre-inspections, and safe loading. Competitive benefits and a commitment to health and safety are highlighted by Sobeys.

Qualifications

• Two to three years' experience driving a tractor-trailer and/or straight truck.
• Demonstrated safety and compliance with driving regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling orders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver customer orders or pick up merchandise using company vehicles.
• Pre-inspect truck and complete manifest/logbook.
• Maintain documentation and report damages or needed repairs.
• Ensure proper loading, case-count accuracy, and safe transport.

Skills

Truck driving

Safety-conscious

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Transportation - Direct (RSC/CFC) - Truck Driver

Thrifty Foods Nanaimo, 101 - 650 South Terminal Avenue, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Be the Driving Force Behind Canada's Grocery Supply!

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.

Join our innovative, fast-paced distribution centres and help deliver essential products to over 1,600 stores. With flexible schedules and a strong commitment to health and safety, you’ll play a vital role in keeping Canadians stocked with what they need most.

Ready to Make an Impact?

The Truck Driver will deliver customer orders or pick up merchandise byoperatingthe company vehicles in a safe andexpeditiousmanner. Actively contributes to a positive and productive working environment.

Here’s where you’ll be focusing:

6-Month contract role

• Pre-inspect truck
• Complete manifest/logbook
• Ensure that the proper documentation is maintained
• Maintain equipment and report any damages, necessary repairs, or malfunctions
• Drive transport truck or straight truck in a safe and respectful manner
• Ensure merchandise loaded in vehicle is stowed in a safe and damage-free manner
• Ensure case-count delivered corresponds with order, pick up credit, or damaged product
• Alwaysmaintaingood working relations with customersthrough cooperative attitude and well-groomed appearance
• Exercisegood drivingmanners and taking precautionary measures during inclement weather conditions
• Follow the instructions outlined in the driver SOP and pay attention to detail
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment as per company requirements
• Responsible for all other duties assigned by manager

What you have to offer:

• Accuracy and attention to detail to ensure the case-count delivered corresponds with the order
• A proventrack recordof superior customer service skills
• Two to threeyears' experiencedriving a tractor-trailer and/ or straight truck
• High School Graduate
• Class 1Driver'sLicense
• Physical work including frequent bending, lifting, and reaching
• Two-personliftrequiredfor weights exceeding 50 lbs
• Ability to stand and walk forlong periodsof time
• Alertness to other people and vehicles
• Various shifts including evenings and weekends

We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life. Depending on role and eligibility, teammates may receive health and dental benefits, retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in-store discount at participating banners, virtual healthcare and an Employee and Family Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities, parental leave top-up, and paid vacation.

Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.

Additional Information

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We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support efficiencies in the candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment processes. These AI tools do not make hiring decisions on behalf of the Company. Hiring decisions are made by our Hiring Teams.

Sobeys is committed to creating accessible and inclusive hiring processes. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.

Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.

Thrifty Foods Nanaimo, 101 - 650 South Terminal Avenue, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada