Driver – Food, Laundry and Donations

About the role

Hope Mission, a Christian non-profit social care agency serving vulnerable people in Alberta since 1929, is hiring a Driver for its logistics and transportation function. The Driver transports food, laundry, donations, supplies and equipment between shelters, warehouses, support facilities and partner locations in Edmonton, Red Deer and surrounding areas. The position is full-time with variable shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Key responsibilities

• Safely operate Hope Mission vehicles according to traffic laws, policies and safe-driving practices.
• Pick up and deliver food, laundry, blankets, towels, donations, supplies and equipment, confirming instructions, quantities and destinations before departure.
• Load, secure and unload materials using carts, dollies, pallet jacks and lift gates, and obtain delivery signatures where required.
• Transport prepared meals and kitchen supplies using safe food-handling practices, keeping vehicles clean and at the right temperature.
• Complete pre- and post-trip inspections, maintain accurate mileage and fuel records, and report accidents, damage and mechanical problems immediately.
• Complete delivery logs, inspection forms, transfer documents and other paperwork, and communicate with supervisors and receiving departments.
• Collaborate with warehouse, kitchen, laundry, donation, maintenance and shelter teams, and assist with basic warehouse and inventory duties when not delivering.

Required profile

• Valid Alberta driver's licence appropriate for the vehicle, with an acceptable driver's abstract and insurable record.
• Preferred: previous commercial driving, delivery, courier, warehouse or logistics experience, and familiarity with Edmonton, Red Deer and surrounding routes.
• Preferred: current First Aid/CPR, forklift or pallet-jack training, and food-safety training.
• Able to lift up to about 50 lbs (23 kg) independently and to work indoors and outdoors in changing Alberta weather.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada on a full-time basis and able to provide a Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search.
• Must sign the Hope Mission Statement of Faith; a letter of reference from a ministry or church is an asset.

Required skills

• Safe and defensive driving, and safe lifting and load securement.
• Use of GPS, mobile communication devices and basic electronic recordkeeping systems.
• Dependability, punctuality, organization and strong communication and teamwork skills.

To apply, send a resume and cover letter with the contact details of at least two professional references by email to the employer; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.