AZ / DZ Driver Ambassador – Future Opportunities

The role

Driver Ambassadors safely transport rescued food between donors, the warehouse, and community partners. This role involves operating fleet vehicles, performing pickups and deliveries, and representing the organization to food donors and partners.

What you will do

• Safely operate Second Harvest vehicles to complete scheduled food pickups and deliveries.
• Couple, inspect, and secure tractor-trailers where required.
• Represent Second Harvest through positive interactions with food donors and community partners.
• Handle food in compliance with food safety standards.
• Complete daily circle checks and vehicle inspections.
• Load and unload food involving manual handling.
• Manage safe storage in freezers, coolers, and trucks.
• Collaborate with Driver-Ambassadors, Lead Driver-Ambassador, and Fleet Supervisor.
• Maintain accurate records for pickups, deliveries, and vehicle use.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Required qualifications

• Valid DZ and/or AZ driver's licence
• Minimum of 3 years of commercial driving experience
• DZ drivers must have experience operating 10-speed automatic straight/box trucks
• AZ drivers must have experience operating tractor-trailers and 10-speed automatic trucks
• Clean driver's abstract (minimum 3 years)
• Ability to navigate the GTA and downtown Toronto
• Ability to climb in and out of the truck
• Regularly lifting up to 50 lbs throughout shift

Nice to have

• Experience in the non-profit or social services sector
• Food handling experience
• Safe Food Handling Certificate

Benefits

• Comprehensive group insurance (health, dental, life, AD&D and Long-Term disability)
• Employer match contributions (3%) to a Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Optional 4% to Group RSP
• 4 weeks of annual vacation & one additional day per year of service (max 30)
• Ten paid sick days
• Three personal days
• Summer Bonus Days
• Winter holiday closure
• Access to parental leave top-up
• Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program

Before you apply

• Willing to complete a background check

About the company

Second Harvest is Canada’s largest food rescue organization and the expert in perishable food recovery. They rescue surplus, unsold food from across the supply chain and redistribute it to non-profits across the country.