Truck Driver

Job Title           :  Driver 

Based at           : Hope Mission (Main Building) – Downtown Edmonton

Reports to        : Facilities and Food Services Manager 

Hours of Work  : Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm 

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OUR VISION

Hope Mission has a vision that men, women, youth and children who come to our doors

would come to know Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Saviour.

This vision can be fulfilled only if all staff is diligent

in serving, strengthening and uplifting people in the name of Jesus Christ.

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Job Summary:   

• To safely perform a pickup and delivery schedule of goods from donors and for internal distribution; and to facilitate the logistical needs of Hope Mission.
• Accommodate and arrange for scheduled and additional pick ups as required
• Understand and follow traffic rules and regulations, as well as follow Hope Mission policy and procedures
• Responsible for the safe operation of the fleet of Hope Mission vehicles
• Efficient handling of various paperwork such as the manifest, inspection forms and invoices (etc.)
• Timely reporting of all vehicle accidents/incidents
• Assist with the receiving and putting away of goods
• To safely operate conveyance equipment as per design & intent
• To route all stops with precision bearing in mind time restrictions
• To communicate with customers and manager whenever changes to timetable or service must occur
• Present oneself in a professional manner in conduct as well as appearance
• Responsible of cleaning the interior and exterior of the fleet of vehicles as time permits
• Respond effectively to daytime emergencies as requested
• Defer approval of additional assignments to management
• Maintain a good personal driving record
• Willingness to assist with the loading and unloading of various furnishings or equipment as requested.

Other Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Listen to and liaison with other departments
• Keeping areas free of all potential hazards
• To be effective in sharing necessary information and being courteous to clients and staff 
• Assist and attend special events organized by Hope Mission.
• Check manifest and execute regular pickup and delivery route
• Ability to lift 50 lbs or more
• Perform all duties in a safe manner and soliciting assistance when
• Miscellaneous duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: 

• Ability to work as a team player
• Must be physically fit, no issues with standing and able to lift average of 30-50 lbs.
• Completion of high school.
• Related training or work experience.
• Full Class 5 Drivers License is required.
• Clean driving record.
• Comfortable working in the inner city.
• Ability to Communicate effectively with other employees.
• Conflict resolution skills
• Administrative and organizational abilities.
• Self-management skills     

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Being a Christian Organization we require our employees to be in agreement and sign the Hope Mission Statement of Faith (http://hopemission.com/about-us/values/)
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada on a full-time basis.
• Able to provide a clean Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search
• A letter of reference from a ministry or church is an asset
• Adherence Hope Mission’s Policies and Procedures.

SALARY:   $17.5 per hour (first 3 months) increasing to $18.00 per hour after probation.

                   Excellent Manulife Health and Dental Benefits (after 3 month probation)

HOURS:     40 hours per week,

                   Weekly Schedule determined by the Food Services Manager.

START:      Immediately

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PLEASE SEND: 

1. Resume,  and
2. Cover letter stating why you would like to work in a Christian Ministry 

TO:  People and Culture, Hope Mission

Email:   

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 We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.