DZ Delivery Driver

Job Title: DZ Delivery Driver

Reports To: Regional Manager, Procurement

Terms of Employment: Full-time, Permanent (Monday – Friday from 8 am – 4 pm)

Salary: $21.15

Location: Central Distribution Center ( 101 Alexdon Rd, North York, ON.)

Website: www.habitatgta.ca or  www.instagram.com/habitatgta

Do you have a valid DZ driver's license and love working with people?  If so this role is for you!

Habitat for Humanity GTA is looking for a full-time DZ Delivery Driver to drive our trucks daily and support with donation pick up, drop off, unloading, sorting, staging, and transporting donated items to our ReStore and to our Distribution Centre. Safely operating 18-26Ft box truck (G license), and to support driving the DZ truck when needed. Under the supervision of the Regional Manager, Procurement, the Delivery Driver is an advocate of our organization and delivers exceptional customer service to our donors, volunteers, and stakeholders. They communicate effectively and ensure a safe, and efficient work environment every day. 

Who We Are

Habitat for Humanity GTA is greater Toronto’s most recognized provider and advocate of solutions that tackle our region’s housing crisis. Our mission is to create a world where everyone has a safe, quality place to live. We focus on creative solutions to address the affordable housing crisis in Toronto, Brampton, Caledon, York Region and Durham Region. With the help of volunteers, donors and community partners, we unlock change for generations by bringing the benefits of home ownership to more people and communities. Since 1988, Habitat GTA has built 23 new communities, empowering more than 500 families   

Habitat GTA is growing.  We are an innovative, entrepreneurial social enterprise that has been increasing our capacity for impact each year. Together, we are building a better, more inclusive GTA for everyone.

Why Join Us?

• A meaningful opportunity to make an impact and help your local community 
• 2 weeks of paid vacation, personal days, and Habitat for Humanity days
• Flexible work hours (never work nights!)
• Generous benefits coverage plan (including dental, vision care, and extended health care)
• Corporate gym membership and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• RRSP matching eligibility
• Volunteer opportunities to support our Habitat for Humanity Builds
• Growth and development opportunities
• The pride of being part of a highly respected, high profile global charity

The Opportunity

• Safely operate straight truck or box truck (18ft-26ft) and mechanical lifting devices including manual pallet truck, hand truck, and dollies.
• The role includes covering DZ driver responsibilities as needed
• Drive to pick up donations, according to a predetermined route (i.e., homes, stores, corporate offices, etc.) and drop-offs to sites (i.e., ReStore and Habitat GTA Office locations within the GTA)
• Adhere to legal driving standards and regulations.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to volunteers, donors, and stakeholders.
• Conduct daily inspections and complete pre- and post-trip reports of company vehicles and equipment (truck, forklift, shrink wrapper, pump trucks, dollies)
• Assist with loading and unloading materials from donors and in the warehouse.
• Sort and place materials on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code
• Identify safety hazards and complete daily and monthly health and safety inspections.
• Represent Habitat for Humanity GTA as a Brand Ambassador by modeling our values and guiding principles.

What You Bring

• 3 years or more DZ driving experience.
• Must be 25 years and above in age.
• Valid class DZ driver's license and a clean driver's abstract are required.
• Pickup & delivery, construction, and warehouse experience (or other relevant experience) is required.
• Customer service experience is considered an asset.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs) and walk, stand, sit, stair climb, and travel on a regular basis.
• Safety boots required: CSA approved safety footwear to be always worn.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to effectively listen and provide instructions.
• Enjoys dealing with the public and has excellent customer service skills.
• Works well independently and as part of a team.
• Friendly and helpful demeanor
• Trustworthy and accountable
• Punctual, reliable and has a good attendance record.

Your application

If you are ready to make a change in your local community and become a part of our team at Habitat for Humanity GTA, click on the Apply button within this posting or click on our Careers Page to find more: https://habitatgta.ca/careers/

Your Future at Habitat for Humanity GTA Awaits.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada throughout the duration of their employment with Habitat for Humanity GTA. Proof of eligibility will be required.

Habitat for Humanity GTA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Habitat for Humanity GTA is committed to ensuring a barrier-free, accessible and inclusive work environment. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove barriers to the hiring process to accommodate candidates with disabilities, providing the applicant has met the bonafide requirements of the employment position. Please inform us should accommodation be required at any point during the recruitment and selection process.

As part of our selection process, the successful candidate must receive clearance by a police background check.

 We thank all applicants for their interest in Habitat for Humanity GTA, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.