Truck Delivery Driver Class 5

Diabetes Canada; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Charitable Donations Pickup Driver to join their team. This part-time role involves driving established routes to collect donated clothing and household items, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and providing excellent service to donors. You will be part of a mission-driven organization that makes a significant impact in communities across Canada. With opportunities for pay progression and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for someone who values teamwork and community service. If you have a passion for helping others and a strong driving background, this could be the ideal role for you.

Benefits

Pay progression as per the Collective Agreement

Monthly bonus for Top Drivers program

Registered Pension Plan (100% Employer-paid)

Corporate discounts through Perkopolis, Value Village and GoodLife Fitness

Qualifications

• Must have a Class 5 and/or G license with 5 years driving experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Drive established routes to collect donations from customers.
• Conduct vehicle inspections and complete daily paperwork.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Ability to Read Maps

Customer Service Skills

Ability to Handle Loads (10-50 lbs)

Education

Grade 12 Education or Equivalent

Tools

3-Ton Straight Truck

Commercial Vehicle Operator Registration

Job description

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Part Time: Up to 29 hours per week

Our Organization

The National Diabetes Trust is Canada’s largest charitable clothing and small household good collection service. With more than 5,000 donations 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:

• Pay progression as per the Collective Agreement
• Monthly bonus for Top Drivers program
• Registered Pension Plan (100% Employer-paid) once eligibility criteria are met
• Corporate discounts through Perkopolis, Value Village and GoodLife Fitness

Hours of Work

This role will work up to 29 hours per week. A consistent schedule will be developed in collaboration with operational needs.

About the Charitable Donations Pickup Driver Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, this critical role will work up to 29 hours per week, driving established routes to collect donated clothing and household items from our valued customers’ homes and our designated charity donations bins – and deliver these items to our Corporate Partners and storage facilities.

Highlights of the role include:

• Understand and promote the mission of the National Diabetes Trust to the general public and volunteers
• Thorough knowledge of the organization’s goals, objectives, services, programs, and organizational structure
• Operate vehicles in compliance with applicable laws and regulations in a safe manner
• Conduct ‘pre’ and ‘post’ trip inspections
• Complete and submit the appropriate paperwork daily
• Complete the Hours-of-Service Logs and associated paperwork and submit daily
• Carry proof of valid driver’s license, valid plate permit registration, a copy of the Commercial Vehicle Operator Registration/National Safety Code Registration documentation, and associated vehicle inspection and Hours of Service documentation
• Check in with dispatch at the beginning, mid-day, and end of the scheduled route
• Provide an appropriate message card to each donor
• Complete and properly log all assigned pickups
• Unload merchandise as instructed
• Return all equipment to the office at the end of each day
• Report route discrepancies to dispatch
• Ensure that only authorized personnel ride inside the truck
• Participate in all required driving-related NDT education, initiatives, directives, and procedures
• Additional duties as required ensuring the effective function of Operations

About You

• Grade 12 Education or equivalent experience
• Ability to read maps
• Ability to handle 10-50 lbs. loads
• Ability to drive a 3-Ton (16 foot) straight truck
• Strong organizational skills, ability to map routes for efficient pickup
• Ability to project a positive business-like image to the public
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people
• Ability to provide calm assistance to upset clients
• Ability to maintain a public relations type attitude even during stressful situations
• Ability to understand and follow written or verbal instructions
• Good command of the English language
• Must have Class 5 and/or G license, passenger car or light truck
• Must have a minimum of 5 years actual driving experience at the above level; 2 years if the driver has received professional commercial vehicle training
• Must have a clean driver abstract, less than 21 days old, with no violations or accidents within the last 3 years

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.

How to Apply

• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada and, where applicable, must have a valid work permit or study permit that allows the candidate to fulfill the requirements of the role.
• NDT welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, including people of all genders, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities. We value a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
• We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities as part of our hiring process. If you have special requirements, please advise us during the recruitment process.
• We thank all interested applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.