G Licence Truck Driver

Job Summary

The National Diabetes Trust is Canada’s largest charitable clothing and small household goods collection service. With more than 5,000 donation bins and an active home pick‑up service in communities across Canada (excluding Quebec), we collect unwanted gently used clothing and household items to raise funds for Diabetes Canada. Each year, the program diverts more than 100 million pounds of clothing and household items from landfill sites.

A daily signing bonus of $1,000 is offered. The role is part‑time, up to 29 hours per week, with a consistent schedule developed in collaboration with operational needs. Hourly wage: $20.

• Monthly bonus for the Top Drivers program
• Registered Pension Plan (100% Employer‑paid) once eligibility criteria are met
• Corporate discounts through Perko Polis, Value Village and Good Life Fitness

Reporting to the Operations Manager, this critical role involves driving established routes to collect donated clothing and household items from customers’ homes and donation bins, and delivering these items to corporate partners and storage facilities.

• Understand and promote the mission of the National Diabetes Trust to the general public and all volunteers.
• Have a thorough knowledge of the organization’s goals, objectives, services and structure.
• Always operate the vehicle in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and safety.
• Conduct pre‑ and post‑trip inspections.
• Complete and submit the appropriate paperwork daily.
• Submit Hours‑of‑Service logs and associated paperwork daily.
• Carry proof of valid driver’s license, valid plate permit registration, a copy of the Commercial Vehicle Operator Registration / National Safety Code Registration documentation and the associated vehicle inspection and Hours of Service documentation.
• Check in with dispatch at the beginning, mid‑day and end of the scheduled route.
• Provide a message card to each donor.
• Log all assigned pickups correctly.
• Unload merchandise as instructed.
• Return all equipment to the office at the end of each day.
• Report route discrepancies to dispatch.
• Ensure that only authorized personnel ride inside the truck.
• Participate in all required driving‑related NDT education, initiatives, directives and procedures.
• Perform additional duties as required to ensure the effective functioning of Operations.

• Grade 12 education or equivalent experience.
• Ability to read maps.
• Ability to handle 10–50 lb loads.
• Ability to drive a 3‑Ton (16 ft) straight truck.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to map routes for efficient pickup.
• Ability to project a positive business‑like image to the public.
• Good communication skills with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to provide calm assistance to upset clients.
• Maintain a public‑relations type attitude even during stressful situations.
• Follow written or verbal instructions.
• Good command of the English language.
• Superior customer service skills.
• Must have a Full Class 5 and/or G license or higher, passenger car or light truck.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of actual driving experience at the above level (2 years if the driver has received professional commercial vehicle training).
• Must have a clean driver abstract, less than 21 days old, with no violations or accidents within the last 3 years.

At National Diabetes Trust, we are guided by our values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity and Respect. We believe in the importance of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and are committed to bringing people together in a respectful, inclusive and supportive environment, regardless of age, gender, identity, race, ethnicity, religion, income, sexual orientation or where they live. In July of 2020, we signed the Black North Initiative CEO pledge and hold ourselves accountable to meet those commitments.

• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada and, where applicable, have a valid work permit or study permit that allows the candidate to fulfill the role’s requirements.
• We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including people of all genders, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.
• We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities during the hiring process. If you have special requirements, please advise us during recruitment.

This is a current opportunity that is actively being recruited for. All applications are reviewed by a member of our Human Resources team. We do not use AI in the screening process. We thank all interested applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Mid‑Senior level

Part‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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