G Licence Truck Driver

Our Organization

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 much‑needed funds for Diabetes Canada.

Hourly Wage: $19.25 per hour
Part Time:
Up to 29 hours per week

• Monthly bonus for Top Drivers program
• Registered Pension Plan (100% Employer‑paid) after eligibility criteria are met
• Corporate discounts through Perkopolis, Value Village and Good Life Fitness
• Hours of Work: up to 29 hours per week with a consistent schedule developed in collaboration with operational needs

Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role drives established routes to collect donated clothing and household items from customers’ homes and designated charity donation bins, then delivers 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 thorough knowledge of the organization’s goals, services, programs, and structure at all levels
• Operate vehicles in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, ensuring safety and responsibility
• Conduct pre‑ and post‑trip inspections
• Submit appropriate paperwork and Hours‑of‑Service Logs daily
• Maintain proof of valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, and inspection documentation
• Check‑in with dispatch at the beginning, mid‑day, and end of each route
• Provide a message card to each donor
• Log all assigned pick‑ups accurately
• Unload merchandise as instructed and return equipment to the office at day’s end
• Report route discrepancies with dispatch
• Ensure 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 support Operations

• Grade 12 Education or equivalent experience
• Ability to read maps and handle 10‑50 lbs. loads
• Drive a 3‑Ton (16‑foot) straight truck with strong organizational skills for efficient route mapping
• Project a positive business‑like image to the public and communicate effectively with diverse groups
• Provide calm assistance to upset clients and maintain a professional attitude under stress
• Understand and follow written or verbal instructions; good command of English
• Superior customer service skills
• Full Class 5 and/or G license (or higher) for passenger car or light truck, with at least 5 years of actual driving experience (2 years if professional commercial vehicle training received)
• Clean driver abstract, less than 21 days old, with no violations or accidents in the last 3 years

At National Diabetes Trust, our values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, and Respect guide us. We are committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment for all, regardless of age, gender, identity, race, ethnicity, religion, income, sexual orientation, or location. In July 2020, we signed the Black North Initiative CEO pledge and remain accountable to those commitments.

• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada and, where applicable, possess a valid work or study permit allowing fulfillment of role requirements.
• NDT welcomes 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. Please advise us of any special requirements during recruitment.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. All applications are reviewed by a Human Resources team member. We do not use AI in recruitment. Only selected candidates will be contacted.