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Class 1 Professional Driver - Local - We are growing our team!

• Full-Time, Permanent
• 37.5 hours per week
• Local Routes
• Competitive base salary of $66,300 annually.

Who We Are

The Greater Vancouver Food Bank is a non-profit organization with a mission to provide healthy food to those in need. The GVFB provides support through direct distribution to those in Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster and the North Shore, as well as through 160+ agency partners both locally and provincially. Through this model, the GVFB envisions a British Columbia where everyone has access to healthy food through efficient distribution, innovation and partnerships.

To learn more visit: www.foodbank.bc.ca

The GVFB is a proud winner of BC's Top Employers 2026!

The GVFB is a certified Living Wage Employer!This recognizes the GVFB's commitment to paying fair wages, upholding good work standards for our employees, and contributing to poverty reduction and a higher standard of living in our community

What We Offer

We believe in providing employees with flexibility, and the resources and tools to excel in their role. Employees will work alongside people who are passionate about food insecurity and community. We provide an inclusive office environment with excellent Skytrain accessibility and free parking on-site.

This is a full-time permanent position, with the opportunity to learn and grow. The successful candidate can expect a competitive base salary of $66,300 annually, depending on experience.

Our competitive benefit plan includes extended healthcare and dental, and a Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) where employees are matched upto 7% of their contributions. Employees also receive three weeks paid vacation annually, as well as two paid personal days, and a paid birthday day off.

Career and personal development are at the forefront of the GVFB's culture. After three months of employment, employees have access to $1,600 towards professional development, $850 of which can be utilized towards wellness initiatives!

Come and enjoy working in an inclusive, award-winning workplace!

Position Overview

The Class 1 Professional Driver is responsible for the movement of freight to and from all locations within the GVFB Distribution Network. Acting as a GVFB brand ambassador, the Class 1 Professional Driver is exceptionally communicative, safety-focused, and integral to the GVFB's local, regional, and provincial Logistics Strategy. In addition, this individual builds relationships with our donors and vendors, delivers to our distribution sites, and provides warehouse support through machinery operation and shipping/receiving procedures. This is a multi-faceted, highly engaging, and important role within the GVFB, requiring a team player with a positive attitude, willingness to learn, a solid understanding of operations, and the ability to act as a GVFB champion.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate all varieties of vehicles such as vans, medium-duty trucks, and tractor-trailer units to pick up and deliver food products locally, regionally, and provincially;
• Complete comprehensive pre-trip and post-trip inspections, report defects and damage of the vehicles to ensure safety and reliability using digital inspection technology;
• Thorough understanding of Commercial Driving and all safety regulations;
• Load and Unload vans or trucks, with an understanding of weight capacities, to maximize efficiency and load distribution;
• Prepare, check, weigh, load, and ship all assigned orders, ensuring proper paperwork or data entry is completed;
• Coordinate with the Shipper/Receiver and assist in other areas of the warehouse as necessary, including but not limited to, operating industrial machinery, distributing food, shipping and receiving, storing, order picking, sorting, cleaning, and data entry;
• Inspect and count inbound and outbound shipments for accuracy, food quality and/or damages;
• Ensure all product returns are put away correctly in the warehouse, following internal processes for supplies, nutrient recovery, fresh, dry, and frozen product;
• Keep up to date with all internal operations processes and assist and provide training to other Drivers as needed;
• Ensure functional areas and vehicles are kept clean and always organized;
• Communicate and liaise with Driver Team Lead and/or Logistics Assistant Manager, as well with vendors, donors, and distribution partners as needed;
• Other duties as assigned by the Logistics Assistant Manager.

Personal Attributes and Core Skills

• Effective communication with GVFB staff at all levels, both in-person and through digital correspondence;
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, planning, time-management, and resource allocation skills;
• Ability to deal constructively with challenges and consistently provide a solution-focused approach;
• Flexibility in working in an every-changing environment where priorities can shift rapidly;
• A positive, can-do attitude!

Qualifications and Experience

• BC Class 1 driver's license;
• 3 years Commercial Driving experience;
• Provide 3 years Insurance Claims History and 3 years clean Drivers Abstract;
• 1+ years of experience operating industrial machinery in a warehouse environment is advantageous;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, SharePoint, and iOS;
• Flexibility around work hours, including occasional evenings and weekends as required, shifts may be subject to change;
• Work hours to shift as required to accommodate regional or provincial deliveries as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Exposure to ambient temperatures and noisy conditions;
• Proper safety footwear required with reimbursements provided;
• Bending and lifting boxes up to 50 lbs on a regular basis;

We are actively recruiting for this position and encourage you to apply now with your resume and cover letter if you are keen on this opportunity!

An ICBC report will be requested at the interview stage, to include (driver factor report, drivers abstract, commercial driving record if applicable, 5 years insurance and claims history record).

A criminal record check for working with vulnerable sectors is required upon hiring.

NOTE

Due to the high volume of applications, only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.

Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. The Greater Vancouver Food Bank is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Applications will be treated in strict confidence.