About the role
Transportation Associate - Casual, Part-Time and Full Time positions available
Food Security Viewfield · Esquimalt, British Columbia
The Transportation Associate is an operations and logistics position within the Food Security department, responsible for the collection and transportation of product for distribution through The Food Security Distribution Centre. The individual must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, as they will be interacting with our valued grocery partners, donors, members of the public, fellow staff and volunteers across 3 locations and several departments to ensure the efficient collection, organization and redistribution of product. The Transportation Associate must possess and demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills to ensure effective operations with our staff and volunteers, specifically the Food Rescue warehouse team, Food Rescue Manager, and Guest Services Coordinator.
Duties & Responsibilities
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Be an ambassador for The Mustard Seed Street Church in the community
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Safe and courteous operation of The Mustard Seed’s vehicles
-
Health and Safety – work practices and cleanliness of vehicles and equipment
-
Responsible for the well-being and safety of all staff, volunteers, clients and donors during pick-ups and deliveries
-
Collaborate with Shipping/Receiving and colleagues to ensure efficient collection and distribution of product through established methods
-
Completion of both truck inspection/trip sheets and Route Check-list daily
-
Ability to manage time on route and complete route in a safe and timely fashion
-
Attending and participating in all relevant Mustard Seed Street Church meetings and training opportunities available
-
Participate in employee and program evaluation process
-
Other duties as required
Qualifications
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Required – BC Driver’s license and acceptable abstract
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Required – functioning cell phone and active phone plan
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Required – Experience driving 5, 3 & 1 ton trucks; experience driving a Sprinter Van; experience in vehicle inspection and completing inspection sheets
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Asset– Current forklift and power jack certification with experience completing inspection sheets (or a willingness to obtain)
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Warehouse experience an asset
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Food Handling Safety Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
Key Competencies
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Excellent problem-solving skills
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Ability to work under pressure
-
Ability to take positive initiative and provide recommendations
-
Strong and demonstrable work ethic
-
Responsible and accountable
-
Compassionate and kind demeanor
Terms of Employment
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Must be willing to sign the staff code of conduct
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This position reports to: Food Rescue Manager
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Term: Casual, PT or Full-Time
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Must read and agree to following The Mustard Seed policies which are a living, changing document
-
The Mustard Seed Street Church follows BC Employment Standards
-
Must provide an acceptable criminal record check, including the level of clearance required to work with vulnerable people
-
Must provide completed Medical Assessment form from your Medical Practitioner
About The Mustard Seed Street Church
The Mustard Seed Street Church has been essential in fighting hunger and restoring faith to a large portion of people living in poverty, as well as the working poor, in greater Victoria since 1975. The Church ministries are nearly 100 percent community funded and include Vancouver Island's largest Food Bank, a Family Center, Hospitality programs, and addictions recovery at Hope Farm Healing Centre as well as more traditional Church services.
Our Vision: As followers of Christ, we envision a compassionate community where the cycles of poverty have been broken and lives restored.
Our Mission: Our mission is to build community and maintain relationships, providing essential and transformative services to those in need.
Our Values:
Christianity: knowing that love comes from Christ and redemption is the way of God's Kingdom, we serve and lead as a response to that love, shared with our neighbours, a love that pervades everything that we do and are.
Integrity: knowing that trust is key in all relationships, we act ethically, lead with transparency and are accountable.
Collaboration: knowing that we are a part of a system of care for those we serve, we lead and partner with others to achieve our vision, honouring the work of others and bringing our best to those we serve with.
Empowerment: knowing that we are capable of transforming our community for the better, we support those we serve in doing their part, invite our staff and volunteers to create solutions, be adaptable and take action while respecting and inviting the capability of everyone.
Safety: knowing that we are entrusted with precious lives and for the health and wholeness of those we serve, we commit to prevent the occurrence or risk of injury, danger or loss for all in our community.
About the role
Transportation Associate - Casual, Part-Time and Full Time positions available
Food Security Viewfield · Esquimalt, British Columbia
The Transportation Associate is an operations and logistics position within the Food Security department, responsible for the collection and transportation of product for distribution through The Food Security Distribution Centre. The individual must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, as they will be interacting with our valued grocery partners, donors, members of the public, fellow staff and volunteers across 3 locations and several departments to ensure the efficient collection, organization and redistribution of product. The Transportation Associate must possess and demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills to ensure effective operations with our staff and volunteers, specifically the Food Rescue warehouse team, Food Rescue Manager, and Guest Services Coordinator.
Duties & Responsibilities
-
Be an ambassador for The Mustard Seed Street Church in the community
-
Safe and courteous operation of The Mustard Seed’s vehicles
-
Health and Safety – work practices and cleanliness of vehicles and equipment
-
Responsible for the well-being and safety of all staff, volunteers, clients and donors during pick-ups and deliveries
-
Collaborate with Shipping/Receiving and colleagues to ensure efficient collection and distribution of product through established methods
-
Completion of both truck inspection/trip sheets and Route Check-list daily
-
Ability to manage time on route and complete route in a safe and timely fashion
-
Attending and participating in all relevant Mustard Seed Street Church meetings and training opportunities available
-
Participate in employee and program evaluation process
-
Other duties as required
Qualifications
-
Required – BC Driver’s license and acceptable abstract
-
Required – functioning cell phone and active phone plan
-
Required – Experience driving 5, 3 & 1 ton trucks; experience driving a Sprinter Van; experience in vehicle inspection and completing inspection sheets
-
Asset– Current forklift and power jack certification with experience completing inspection sheets (or a willingness to obtain)
-
Warehouse experience an asset
-
Food Handling Safety Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
Key Competencies
-
Excellent problem-solving skills
-
Ability to work under pressure
-
Ability to take positive initiative and provide recommendations
-
Strong and demonstrable work ethic
-
Responsible and accountable
-
Compassionate and kind demeanor
Terms of Employment
-
Must be willing to sign the staff code of conduct
-
This position reports to: Food Rescue Manager
-
Term: Casual, PT or Full-Time
-
Must read and agree to following The Mustard Seed policies which are a living, changing document
-
The Mustard Seed Street Church follows BC Employment Standards
-
Must provide an acceptable criminal record check, including the level of clearance required to work with vulnerable people
-
Must provide completed Medical Assessment form from your Medical Practitioner
About The Mustard Seed Street Church
The Mustard Seed Street Church has been essential in fighting hunger and restoring faith to a large portion of people living in poverty, as well as the working poor, in greater Victoria since 1975. The Church ministries are nearly 100 percent community funded and include Vancouver Island's largest Food Bank, a Family Center, Hospitality programs, and addictions recovery at Hope Farm Healing Centre as well as more traditional Church services.
Our Vision: As followers of Christ, we envision a compassionate community where the cycles of poverty have been broken and lives restored.
Our Mission: Our mission is to build community and maintain relationships, providing essential and transformative services to those in need.
Our Values:
Christianity: knowing that love comes from Christ and redemption is the way of God's Kingdom, we serve and lead as a response to that love, shared with our neighbours, a love that pervades everything that we do and are.
Integrity: knowing that trust is key in all relationships, we act ethically, lead with transparency and are accountable.
Collaboration: knowing that we are a part of a system of care for those we serve, we lead and partner with others to achieve our vision, honouring the work of others and bringing our best to those we serve with.
Empowerment: knowing that we are capable of transforming our community for the better, we support those we serve in doing their part, invite our staff and volunteers to create solutions, be adaptable and take action while respecting and inviting the capability of everyone.
Safety: knowing that we are entrusted with precious lives and for the health and wholeness of those we serve, we commit to prevent the occurrence or risk of injury, danger or loss for all in our community.