Driver, Courier Service

Job summary

Deliver and pick up messages, parcels, and other items using a car, van, or light truck, including deliveries for events and conferences. Sort, load, and unload packages; communicate with dispatch; plan routes; record trip details; and inspect and oversee the vehicle.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education No degree, certificate or diploma Experience Experience an asset On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Courier company Responsibilities Tasks Deliver and pick up messages, parcels, and other items by hand Operate and drive automobiles, vans and light trucks to pick up and deliver various items and products Professionalism in customer service Receive and relay information to central dispatch Accept and deliver messages and packages for events, conferences or assemblies Load and unload goods Sort packages for delivery Use maps and other trip planning aids Record trip information such as vehicle mileage, fuel costs and any problems Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles) Experience and specialization Transportation/travel experience Local Additional information Security and safety Criminal record check Driving record check (abstract) Transportation/travel information Valid driver's licence Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Own tools/equipment Steel-toed safety boots Gloves Personal suitability Client focus Efficient interpersonal skills Flexibility Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Dependability Initiative Punctuality Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Paramedical services coverage Vision care benefits Financial benefits Group insurance benefits Life insurance Long term benefits Long-term care insurance Other Benefits Travel insurance

What you’ll do

Deliver and pick up messages, parcels, and other items using a car, van, or light truck, including deliveries for events and conferences. Sort, load, and unload packages; communicate with dispatch; plan routes; record trip details; and inspect and oversee the vehicle.

Requirements

No degree, certificate, or diploma is required, and prior experience is an asset. Applicants need a valid Class 5/5F/G driver's licence, must be able to handle loads up to 23 kg (50 lbs), and must complete criminal record and driving record checks.

Benefits

• Dental Plan
• Disability Benefits
• Health Care Plan
• Paramedical Services Coverage
• Vision Care Benefits
• Group Insurance Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Travel Insurance

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Reliability · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Route Planning · Preferred
• Vehicle Inspection · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Package Delivery
• Driving
• Customer Service
• Dispatch Communication
• Loading And Unloading
• Package Sorting
• Route Planning
• Trip Recordkeeping
• Vehicle Inspection
• Local Transportation
• Client Focus
• Interpersonal Skills
• Flexibility
• Judgment
• Organization
• Reliability

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics
• Customer Service & Support

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