Truck Driver

Njoyn; Toronto; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Toronto Public Library (TPL) is seeking a Senior Qualified Process – Article 16.02 to provide a delivery service for the library system and to maintain a road‑worthy vehicle while performing related duties.

The position is permanent part‑time, 17.5 hours per week with Saturdays required, and involves loading and unloading boxes, following routes to branches, checking shipments against orders, and coordinating with supervisors and staff to ensure timely service.

Qualifications

• Ontario Grade 10 education (or equivalent).
• Valid G-class driver's license in good standing.
• Experience driving a commercial vehicle and knowledge of CVOR requirements.
• Ability to lift and move boxes, equipment, and materials as needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver library materials to locations according to pre‑planned routes.
• Load and unload boxes and materials from the vehicle at various facilities.
• Inspect vehicle for safety and report defects to supervisor.
• Maintain route logs and check items against shipping papers or work orders.
• Coordinate with staff to ensure timely, accurate distribution of materials.

Skills

Valid G-class license

Experience driving a commercial CVOR

Basic vehicle maintenance

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Education

Ontario Grade 10 education

Job description

POSTING TYPE: SENIOR QUALIFIED PROCESS – ARTICLE 16.02

STATUS

Permanent Part-Time

Hours per week and Schedule of Work:

(Hours and Schedule of work are subject to change in accordance with Article 19):

17.5 hours per week. Saturdays required.

JOB SUMMARY

To provide a delivery service for the Toronto Public Library system; maintain a delivery vehicle in road-worthy condition and perform other duties.

DUTIES

Under the supervision of the designated supervisor, and working within a team structure, this position is responsible for:

• operating an automotive commercial vehicle under applicable legislative requirements as described in the City of Toronto Fleet Policy
• loading and unloading the vehicle of boxes, equipment or materials at the various Library facilities or other locations
• checking load against shipping papers or work orders
• following pre-arranged routes to designated branches, departments or other locations
• picking up boxes and other items, sorting mail and/or material addressed to other locations into the appropriate container
• performs induction, sweeping, loading functions associated with the central sorter
• monitors and troubleshoots sorter problems and sorting exceptions
• check item status against the library database for transit information
• making recommendations to the designated supervisor for adjustments in the service
• cleaning the interior of the vehicle
• arranging for fuelling and other servicing of the vehicle
• inspecting the vehicle for fluid levels, wear, damage or malfunction; reporting defects to the designated supervisor
• performing other duties, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of Ontario Grade 10 education or equivalent
• Minimum of one year work experience
• Driver's licence (Class G) in good standing
• Experience in driving a commercial vehicle*
• Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance
• Knowledge of City of Toronto traffic rules and regulations
• Effective communications skills
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other staff Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting boxes of books, supplies and equipment received or shipped.
• A commercial vehicle is defined by the Ministry of Transportation as weighing more than 4,500Kilograms and experience in driving a commercial vehicle refers to experience under the Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration (CVOR) program. If your vehicle is plated in Ontario, the United States or Mexico, you need a CVOR for: Trucks with a registered gross weight (RGW) over 4,500 kg, including trucks with farm licence plates

About TPL

Toronto Public Library (TPL) is North America’s busiest public library system. TPL employs approximately 2,400 staff who provide high quality library services to the people of Toronto across 100 locations.

ACCOMMODATION

We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Toronto Public Library (TPL) invites applications from all qualified individuals. The Library is committed to equal opportunity, diversity in the workplace, equity and reconciliation, and welcomes applications from Indigenous people, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ people and women.

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Toronto Public Library (TPL) will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily. As we send time sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any background information provided be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Toronto Public Library (TPL) reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.