Driver - Mobile Food Bank

Title:Driver - Mobile Food Bank
Employee Working Location: In Person
Employment Status: Casual

The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) - an inspirational not for profit organization, helps people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and supports them in strengthening their resilience. As a Canada's Best Employers 2024, we are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment.

This role is part of the Mobile Food Bank department. The role is a client facing job that will be responsible for providing food deliveries for the Mobile Food Bank.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver food to clients based on scheduled drop-offs and/or food hampers for clients
• Operate the vehicle safely and reports any vehicle and/or radio maintenance concerns/problems/needs.
• Report any observed or potential occupational health and safety hazards for workers or clients.
• Report incidents involving clients immediately.
• Maintain logbooks for seamless communication to supervisors and/or authorities if required.
• Ensure the exterior and interior of vehicles are clean, and safe
• Conduct daily safety checks on vehicle(s) in accordance with guidelines and requirements.
• Monitor and reports any vehicle inventory supplies that should be replenished outlined in the inspection requirements.
• Report any maintenance/repairs that may occur during the workday and may be required to take vehicles to scheduled repairs and maintenance appointments.
• Follow all procedures and documenting any incidents, accidents and/or injuries.
• Follow all applicable road safety and vehicle operation laws, guidelines and practices.
• Follow all policies and procedures to maintain a healthy and safe working environment.

What we are looking for:

• Qualifications include a minimum of 1-2 years of experience and a 1-2-year college diploma or post-secondary certification or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• An age limit may be required for specific vehicles.
• Basic computer skills or knowledge (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Valid driver's license and a clean driver's abstract.
• Ability to apply relevant municipal road safety legislation.
• Ability to route plan and navigate various road options using GPS systems, maps, etc., to ensure timely deliveries and ensuring smooth and safe rides.
• Ability to identify routine problems, analyze them using established methods while using independent judgement to select solutions from well-defined standard operating procedures.
• Ability to communicate and influence by clarifying policies, processes, and services effectively.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion, empathy and understanding for individuals with differing cognitive and physical abilities.
• Requires knowledge of safe transport practices, reporting incidents, equipment transport, etc.

Working Conditions:

• As we work with and support people (managers, colleagues, beneficiaries/customers, volunteers, donors and external partners) and communities in Canada and around the world, applicants whose first language is not English may be required to perform the responsibilities of the role in English.

• Eligibility to work in Canada: At this time , we welcome applications from candidates eligible to work in Canada. If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, we encourage you to carefully review your visa to find out whether you are eligible to work in the job you are considering applying for. Refer to our FAQ for more information.

• If you are selected for this role, you will be required to complete a successful pre-employment screening process which includes a satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC).