Career Opportunities

DATE December 14, 2023| EXTERNAL/INTERNAL JOB POSTING

COMPETITION NO. 23-166
Position: Sources Food Distribution -Casual Driver

Location: Langley/Surrey/White Rock

Hours: 10-16 hours

We are seeking a Casual Driver to join our Sources Food Distribution team! This individual must have a Class 5 driver’s license, clean driver’s abstract, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must also be able to lift 50 lbs. comfortably. As a driver, you’ll drive a printer van or 5-ton truck throughout Surrey/White Rock and Langley.

This position is a fantastic opportunity for:

• Individuals who enjoy working with the public
• Those looking for flexible schedules
• Students looking for a flexible well-paying job
• People working part-time and wanting more hours
• Parents and caregivers looking to re-enter the workforce
• Retired individuals wanting to re-enter the workforce or supplement income

About Sources

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, LGBTQ2S+, and abilities are welcomed to work with us. We value diversity, respect, and collaboration as we promote our mission: social wellness for our community.

Description of position

Sources Regional Food Hub rescues and redistributes food in Surrey/Langley and White Rock. We redistribute food to our community partners through a subscription-based model of service. We deliver to numerous community agencies and partners through centralized or decentralized service delivery points. We provide food waste education and work to reduce food waste and enhance food access and security in our community.

Reporting to the Manager of Food Security Programs, the Driver is a permanent employee of Sources Community Resources.

General Responsibilities:

• Participate as a food security team member in the planning and executing of food deliveries to community partners.
• Embrace cultural diversity, LGBTQ2S and reconciliation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability and willingness to work cooperatively.

Program Specific Responsibilities:

• Pick up food and goods from community businesses in White Rock, Surrey, and Langley
• Deliver food and goods to community partners.
• Weigh and track all delivery weights and types of foods.
• Maintain the vehicle’s safety, including vehicle logs and safety inspections and ensure the vehicle is fueled and cleaned.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Enthusiasm and passion to address community hunger and food waste.
• Knowledge of the noted communities and surrounding areas is an asset.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 education
• Effectively utilize Office suite including Excel, Word, Outlook and central data systems
• Effectively communicate professionally, verbally and written in English
• Current Food Safe certificate (Training may be accessed through Sources)
• Standard First Aid and CPR (Training may be accessed through Sources)
• Criminal Records check through the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General Criminal Records Review Program
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License and clean driver’s abstract

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: $23.75/hour

Closing Date: January 10, 2024 Internal candidates will be contacted by January 8, 2024

How to apply: Please email your cover letter and resume to Deirdre Goudriaan, dgoudriaan@sourcesbc.ca. Please include where you saw this job posting in your email. Thank you.