Chauffeur / Van Driver
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Job Number: J1125-0687 Job Title: Chauffeur / Van Driver Job Category: Hospitality & Administration (Concierge, Receptionist, Driver, Chauffeur) Job Type: Casual Date Posted: November 21, 2025 Closing Date: December 21, 2025 Schedule: Rotational Number of Positions: 4
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If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.
We are searching for a Van Driver to join our Parkland at Home team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Meaningful Benefits
You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you've made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:
- Free onsite parking
- Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
- Access to continuing education and training through Shannex's Centre for Excellence
- Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continous improvment initiatives
- Recognition and rewards for service excellence and safety
About the Opportunity
- Operate the Nova Scotia Food Van from Halifax to Halifax
- Loads truck with distribution carts for the satellite sites in an efficient manner according to the approved schedule
- Porters carts from trucks to Satellite Site receiver kitchen walk-in refrigerator and stores in an orderly manner
- Documents and cross checks each load to ensure that all destination serveries are accounted for
- Maintains van in peak operating condition and carries out all prescribed routine maintenance functions.
- Maintains van and receiving area at central site in a clean, tidy and sanitary condition
About You
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:
- A high-school diploma or equivalent education
- Previous experience in transporting fragile and perishable goods considered a strong asset
- A clean driving record with a Class 5 Driver's license
- Ability to provide a clear Driver's abstract
- Ability to provide a clear criminal record check upon hire
- A passion for the healthcare sector and ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care
About Us
Shannex is a family-owned organization with a vision of Better Living for every stage of life. Since 1988, Shannex has grown from a single nursing home in Cape Breton to a trusted partner across healthcare, hospitality and lifestyle sectors. With locations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario, Shannex continues to build communities designed for connection, wellbeing and longevity. Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. Shannex also provides Transitional Health Services, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit shannex.com.
If you're ready to join the Shannex team of Great People, apply today!
Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs.
All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
