Driver; Part-Time

We are looking for a Part-time Driver to join our Food Security team! This individual must have a Class 5 driver’s license, clean driver’s abstract, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to lift minimum 50 lbs.

SOURCES is a community-based non-profit organization providing support and hope to communities in the Lower Mainland, on Vancouver Island, and across Northern BC. Sources strives to create vibrant and resilient communities through support to adults, children, youth, and families facing challenges in life such as mental health, disability, poverty, substance use, and conflict. We support our communities through leadership, education, and volunteerism.

Sources is committed to learning about, celebrating and incorporating Indigenous knowledge into our practices as we continue our work in truth and reconciliation. People of all races, cultures, ethnicities, 2

SLGBTQIA+, and abilities are welcomed to work with us. We value diversity, respect, and collaboration as we promote our mission: social wellness for our community.

As part of Sources Food Security programs, the Regional Food Hub rescues and redistributes food in Surrey, Langley and White Rock. We redistribute food to numerous community agencies and partners who coordinate hunger relief programs, including Sources Food Banks. We aim to prevent and reduce food waste, promote food waste education, and enhance food access and security in our community.

Reporting to:
Food Security Manager

• Represent Sources professionally and actively promote its objectives to clients, families, the public, other organizations, government, etc.
• Ensure the maintenance of program standards, policies, and program guidelines.
• Ensure all Occupational Health and Safety requirements are met.
• Ensure the maintenance of Society policies and procedures (including personnel policies).
• Participate in COA accreditation and quality improvement and evaluation processes.
• Engage in ongoing learning and professional development related to Indigenous histories, cultures, and perspectives and apply this knowledge to the workplace.
• Create and maintain a safe and welcoming environment within the organization and address any instances of discrimination, harassment or other forms of harmful behaviour that don’t support the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belongingness.

• Drive either a transit van or 2-ton truck, pick up food and goods from community businesses along designated route in White Rock, Surrey, and Langley, adjusting as needed to meet the needs of our donors and partners.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with community businesses and partner agencies staff.
• Work with management to maximize efficiency of the collection of food.
• Deliver food and goods to Sources Food Banks and community partners.
• Weigh and track all delivery weights and types of foods. Complete accurate reports for donations received and donations delivered daily.
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicles and any other equipment (pallet jack, hand trucks/dollies, etc.) daily.
• Perform vehicle pre-trip and post-trip inspections every day for vehicle maintenance and safety.
• Fuel vehicles as needed at approved locations.
• Collect and report required information on fueling and maintenance of vehicles.
• Other duties as assigned or required

• Lifting/Pulling/Pushing - 75%, Walking/Moving Around - 50%, Sitting - 50%, Time spent outside - 75%

• Grade 12 education.
• Demonstrated ability and experience driving box trucks and transit vans.
• Ability to lift objects of 50 pounds and load them into vehicles.
• Effectively utilize…