Truck Driver

Truck Driver# The Salvation Army in Canada and Bermuda## Truck Driver Apply:
Onsite:
DARTMOUTH, NS:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
November 17, 2026 (13 days left to apply):
JR115465
** 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.
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* Job Description:

** POSITION PURPOSE

SUMMARY:

The role is focused on safe, timely and effective delivery of goods from the Salvation Army Distribution Centre (DC) or other assigned locations to SA Ministry Units (MU) or other assigned locations as well as safe collection of donated materials from donor locations and delivering them to SA MU, DC, or other assigned location.  

ACCOUNTABILITIES :
The incumbent may perform all, some, or similar range of duties.

• Capable of driving vehicles including either 3- and 5-ton commercial vehicles as well as cube vans or panel vans.  
• Prior to departure complete daily circle check report also throughout day inspect vehicle for defects and maintain fuel and fluids etc.  
• Maintain daily CVOR log as per regulation.  
• Load and operate vehicle as per the ministry of transportation regulations.  
• Maintain a clean drivers abstract and clean driving record (report any changes).  
• Inform supervisor of any driving or vehicle infractions.
Customers and Donors:  
• Maintain a presentable appearance with clear Salvation Army logo insignia visible.

• Present a friendly and cooperative demeanor in line with salvation army standards.
Distribution Centre:

• May be required to operate a fork-lift/hand cart to load, unload or move food, toys, other items within the centre.  
• Build or assist in the building of skids for delivery.  
• Accurately count product being delivered.  
• Other related warehouse duties as assigned.
Organizational:  
• Prepare and submit any paperwork in a timely manner as required.  
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment (vehicle, warehouse, and yard).  
• Provide any daily communication of service comments from ministry units, suppliers, or other contacts.  
• Adhere to The Salvation Army policy and procedure.
Health & Safety Responsibilities  
• Ensures warehouse safety policies and practices align with WSIB, MOL, TSA, and all other applicable requirements.  
• Responsible to work within compliance with the provincial Occupational Health and safety act.  
• Responsible to report any infractions or problems in accordance with policy and procedure.  
• Assist in ensuring that all new employees and volunteers are made aware of emergency. procedure and are prepared to implement them immediately as necessary.  
• Wear appropriate safety equipment as needed.  
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.  CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT:  
• Conduct routine interactions. Clarify information.  
• Internal:
Staff, management, volunteers, clients.  
• External:
Donors, community.  MANAGERIAL/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reports directly to the DRC Manager.

• Direct reports:
None.  
• Supporting and training as needed any new Driver II and III. …