Union Driver Assistant

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description:

Position Purpose

• As a Truck Driver Assistant, you will provide courteous pick-up and delivery service to donors, guests and Thrift Stores by exercising safe and careful driving and material handling procedures.  When performed effectively, this position will reduce losses and maximize sales and profitability
   

Key Accountabilities

• Constantly attentive to safe performance of your job and as a Truck Driver Assistant frequently exposed to a variety of environmental factors such as frequent exposure to heat, cold, fumes

• This position requires substantial exertion in the collection, delivery and service to stakeholders.

• Results driven with a focus on service.

• Action oriented and communicate effectively while maintaining your composure in challenging situations.

• As the face of The Salvation Army, you represent the Core Values in all that you do. 
   

Education and Experience Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 10 or equivalent

• The successful candidate will hold a valid Driver’s license and may be required to provide a driver’s abstract satisfactory to the employer. 

• Ability to follow rules and work safely

Working Conditions

• This is a permanent full-time position, 35 hours/week

• Flexible work hours to achieve predetermined deadlines and are attentive to the safe keeping of The Salvation Army property including donations.

• To join a hands-on work environment where you will be required to physically move through our operation while adhering to daily goals

• Substantial physical exertion is required for lifting and movement of heavy boxes and furniture-up to 75 lbs frequently and 50 lbs occasionally

• Constant high level of lifting, standing, walking, bending and twisting

• Work is varied with long periods of concentrated attention to prevent damage to vehicles and/or donations

• Moderate amount of interpersonal conflict with difficult donors/guests

• We are operational 7 days a week and schedule our employees based on operational needs; days, evenings, weekends and holidays (Please Note: Our stores are open for shopping Monday to Saturday and Sundays we are open to receive donations). 

• As part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring a safe and healthy work environment for all our employees, CSA approved footwear is required for all Retail and DRC positions within NRO.  

• Maintains a safe and healthy work environment through compliance with Health & Safety regulations

• Must adhere to CVOR and organizational policies on vehicle safety operation.
   

Ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Those selected for an interview will be contacted. Salvation Army Thrift Store – National Recycling Operations (NRO) supports the mission of the Salvation Army by generating funds and influencing positively the communities in which it operates. As part of one of Canada’s largest national charitable organizations, we adhere to the core values of Hope, Service, Dignity and Stewardship.  By working with us, you help support The Salvation Army’s programs, services and emergency relief efforts by recycling and selling donated goods.  
 

The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation.   If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements.   
 

The position is located at 19733 96th Avenue, Langley BC V1M 3C9

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $20.18 to $21.96 with a maximum of $23.74.

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email [email protected] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.