Food Delivery jobs in Oakville, ON

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 summary:

The Christmas Seasonal Driver is responsible for delivering and picking up donations and kettles from various assigned locations as directed in Burlington.

Accountabilities:

• Deliver and/or pick up kettle(s) from assigned locations in a timely manner.
• Responsible for the safe, timely, and efficient pickup and delivery of donations (Toys and Food) from various assigned locations.
• Ensures compliance with ministry transportation regulations, maintains vehicle safety standards, and organizational policies.
• Deliver kettles to their final daily destination and help empty the kettle contents into the deposit bags.
• Supports warehouse and donation activity.
• Greet staff/ Neighbours in need/ volunteers/ public in a friendly and professional manner.
• Create a drop off/ pick up schedule or follow the provided schedule.
• Greet staff/ clients/ volunteers/ public in a friendly and professional manner.
• Maintain daily mileage log.
Support Kettle program (set up and tear down of Christmas kettles)

Perform other related duties as required.

Working Conditions:

• This is a temporary part-time position based on 30 hours per week.
• Flexibility in scheduling is required; shifts are generally 6 hours per day Monday to Friday based on Christmas scheduling and includes a ½ hour unpaid meal break where applicable.

• Required to wear appropriate Salvation Army identification and steel-toed shoes/boots.

Ability to lift/move up to 20 lbs. (11.34 kgs) in a safe manner.

The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Army’s Mission, Vision, and Values, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:

Completed High School or equivalent

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements:

• Prior related experience is an asset.

Valid G Driver’s License, personal vehicle required and insurance, current copy of driver’s abstract for review and verification that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required.

Skills and Capabilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and adaptability.
• Participate as an active and responsible team member.
• Ability to work under pressure, work efficiently, follow instructions, and think independently

• Ability to represent the organization in a professional and engaging manner.
• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.

• Honest, courteous, and punctual; re present the organization in a positive, professional, and engaging manner.

• Treat the property of The Salvation Army with due care and caution.

• Attentive listening skills for supervision, coaching, and conflict resolution.

• Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check screening.
Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $18.50 to $23.13 with a maximum of $27.76.

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 Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.