Canada Summer Job - Material Handler/Driver Assistant
About the role
Job Title : Canada Summer Job - Material Handler / Driver Assistant
Salary: $18 / hour
Duration: 8 weeks (Full-time, 35 hours/week)
Anticipated start date: May 4, 2026
Location: Habitat for Humanity Central Distribution Center (101 Alexdon road, North York M3J 2B5)
Website: www.habitatgta.ca or www.instagram.com/habitatgta
Who We Are
Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Area (Habitat GTA) is leading the way in addressing one of the most pressing issues of our time: the need for affordable homes. We partner with working families in need of an affordable, safe and secure place to live and enable their family’s ability to thrive. We are a land developer, a home builder, a fundraiser, and a mortgage holder. In support of our homebuilding operations, Habitat GTA operates a retail home improvement store called Habitat ReStore, which sells donated home furnishings, appliances, and renovation materials, with all proceeds helping us build more homes.
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.
Job Purpose
The Material Handler / Driver’s Assistant supports daily delivery operations by assisting drivers with loading/unloading materials, performing pre- and post-trip vehicle checks, and ensuring safe, efficient handling of goods. This role also involves warehouse support, inventory handling, and upholding company standards of safety, service, and professionalism on-site and on the road.
The Opportunity
- Represent Habitat for Humanity GTA as a Brand Ambassador by modeling our values and guiding principles
- Learn, understand and participate in the Health and Safety Program
- Assist driver with navigation, communication, and delivery coordination
- Safely load and unload materials from trucks using proper lifting techniques and tools
- Act as a spotter during vehicle maneuvers, especially in tight or congested areas
- Maintain a clean and professional image when interacting with customers or clients.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with donors, customers, team members, and dispatch to ensure smooth operations.
- Assist in completing delivery and pickup documentation, including signatures, notes, or photos where required.
- Treat donated items with care and respect, recognizing their value to the donor and Habitat for Humanity.
- Receive, store, and organize materials in the warehouse.
- Prepare orders for delivery or internal use, including staging and labeling.
- Operate material handling equipment (e.g., pallet jacks, forklifts) where certified.
- Maintain inventory accuracy and assist with cycle counts or audits.
- Follow all safety protocols during loading, unloading, and vehicle movement.
- Wear appropriate PPE and enforce safety measures during all operations.
- Report any equipment, or product damage immediately to supervisors
- Assist with cleaning, pricing when needed
- Any additional duties as required
What You Bring
- High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
- English speaking, strong reading and writing skills
- Previous experience in material handling, delivery, or logistics is a plus
- Physically fit — able to lift up to 50 lbs, bend, twist, and stand for extended periods
- Strong teamwork, communication, and time management skills
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.
Not the right fit? Search for Canada Summer Job jobs in Toronto, ON
About Habitat for Humanity GTA
Founded in 1988, Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is a nonprofit housing organization working toward a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live. We mobilize communities to help working, lower income families build strength, stability and independence through affordable homeownership. With the help of volunteers, donors, and community partners, we provide a solid foundation for better, healthier lives for families in the GTA. Since 1988, Habitat for Humanity GTA has built more than 360 homes for families, including over 1,300 children, in need of safe, decent, and affordable housing.
Our houses are sold to partner families at no profit and are financed with affordable, no-interest mortgages that are geared to the family’s income level. In lieu of a down payment, Habitat homeowners volunteer 500 hours of sweat equity on our build sites and at our ReStores. Through our unique affordable homeownership model, we offer families a hand up, empowering them to build better lives for themselves and their children.
In support of our homebuilding, Habitat for Humanity GTA operates retail home improvement stores called Habitat ReStore. Our 11 locations across the GTA sell new and used donated home furnishings, appliances, and renovation materials to the public at a fraction of the original price. Habitat ReStore collects donations from the community, and proceeds from sales help cover the cost to build homes for families.
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Canada Summer Job - Material Handler/Driver Assistant
About the role
Job Title : Canada Summer Job - Material Handler / Driver Assistant
Salary: $18 / hour
Duration: 8 weeks (Full-time, 35 hours/week)
Anticipated start date: May 4, 2026
Location: Habitat for Humanity Central Distribution Center (101 Alexdon road, North York M3J 2B5)
Website: www.habitatgta.ca or www.instagram.com/habitatgta
Who We Are
Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Area (Habitat GTA) is leading the way in addressing one of the most pressing issues of our time: the need for affordable homes. We partner with working families in need of an affordable, safe and secure place to live and enable their family’s ability to thrive. We are a land developer, a home builder, a fundraiser, and a mortgage holder. In support of our homebuilding operations, Habitat GTA operates a retail home improvement store called Habitat ReStore, which sells donated home furnishings, appliances, and renovation materials, with all proceeds helping us build more homes.
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.
Job Purpose
The Material Handler / Driver’s Assistant supports daily delivery operations by assisting drivers with loading/unloading materials, performing pre- and post-trip vehicle checks, and ensuring safe, efficient handling of goods. This role also involves warehouse support, inventory handling, and upholding company standards of safety, service, and professionalism on-site and on the road.
The Opportunity
- Represent Habitat for Humanity GTA as a Brand Ambassador by modeling our values and guiding principles
- Learn, understand and participate in the Health and Safety Program
- Assist driver with navigation, communication, and delivery coordination
- Safely load and unload materials from trucks using proper lifting techniques and tools
- Act as a spotter during vehicle maneuvers, especially in tight or congested areas
- Maintain a clean and professional image when interacting with customers or clients.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with donors, customers, team members, and dispatch to ensure smooth operations.
- Assist in completing delivery and pickup documentation, including signatures, notes, or photos where required.
- Treat donated items with care and respect, recognizing their value to the donor and Habitat for Humanity.
- Receive, store, and organize materials in the warehouse.
- Prepare orders for delivery or internal use, including staging and labeling.
- Operate material handling equipment (e.g., pallet jacks, forklifts) where certified.
- Maintain inventory accuracy and assist with cycle counts or audits.
- Follow all safety protocols during loading, unloading, and vehicle movement.
- Wear appropriate PPE and enforce safety measures during all operations.
- Report any equipment, or product damage immediately to supervisors
- Assist with cleaning, pricing when needed
- Any additional duties as required
What You Bring
- High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
- English speaking, strong reading and writing skills
- Previous experience in material handling, delivery, or logistics is a plus
- Physically fit — able to lift up to 50 lbs, bend, twist, and stand for extended periods
- Strong teamwork, communication, and time management skills
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.
Not the right fit? Search for Canada Summer Job jobs in Toronto, ON
About Habitat for Humanity GTA
Founded in 1988, Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is a nonprofit housing organization working toward a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live. We mobilize communities to help working, lower income families build strength, stability and independence through affordable homeownership. With the help of volunteers, donors, and community partners, we provide a solid foundation for better, healthier lives for families in the GTA. Since 1988, Habitat for Humanity GTA has built more than 360 homes for families, including over 1,300 children, in need of safe, decent, and affordable housing.
Our houses are sold to partner families at no profit and are financed with affordable, no-interest mortgages that are geared to the family’s income level. In lieu of a down payment, Habitat homeowners volunteer 500 hours of sweat equity on our build sites and at our ReStores. Through our unique affordable homeownership model, we offer families a hand up, empowering them to build better lives for themselves and their children.
In support of our homebuilding, Habitat for Humanity GTA operates retail home improvement stores called Habitat ReStore. Our 11 locations across the GTA sell new and used donated home furnishings, appliances, and renovation materials to the public at a fraction of the original price. Habitat ReStore collects donations from the community, and proceeds from sales help cover the cost to build homes for families.