Job Number:

J0725-0320

Posting Date:

July 24, 2025

Closing Date:

August 1, 2025

Job Title:

Truck Driver

Branch/Department:

1076 Ellesmere Road

Division:

Collections & Membership Services

Employment Type:

Permanent Part Time

Status:

Part-Time

Hours per week:

7

of Open Positions:

1

Work Schedule (Week1):

Monday: Off
Tuesday: Off
Wednesday: Off
Thursday: Off
Friday: Off
Saturday: 6:30 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday: Off

Work Schedule (Week2):

Monday: Off
Tuesday: Off
Wednesday: Off
Thursday: Off
Friday: Off
Saturday: 6:30 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday: Off

Salary:

$29.56 - $33.37/Hour

POSTING TYPE: SENIOR QUALIFIED PROCESS – ARTICLE 16.02

STATUS: Permanent Part-Time

Hours per week and Schedule of Work: (Hours and Schedule of work are subject to change in accordance with Article 19):
7 hours per week. Saturdays required.

JOB SUMMARY:
To provide a delivery service for the Toronto Public Library system; maintain a delivery vehicle in road-worthy condition and perform other duties.

DUTIES:

Under the supervision of the designated supervisor, and working within a team structure, this position is responsible for:

• operating an automotive commercial vehicle under applicable legislative requirements as described in the City of Toronto Fleet Policy
• loading and unloading the vehicle of boxes, equipment or materials at the various Library facilities or other locations
• checking load against shipping papers or work orders
• following pre-arranged routes to designated branches, departments or other locations
• picking up boxes and other items, sorting mail and/or material addressed to other locations into the appropriate container
• performs induction, sweeping, loading functions associated with the central sorter
• monitors and troubleshoots sorter problems and sorting exceptions
• check item status against the library database for transit information
• making recommendations to the designated supervisor for adjustments in the service
• cleaning the interior of the vehicle
• arranging for fuelling and other servicing of the vehicle
• inspecting the vehicle for fluid levels, wear, damage or malfunction; reporting defects to the designated supervisor
• performing other duties, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of Ontario Grade 10 education or equivalent

• Minimum of one year work experience

• Driver's licence (Class "G") in good standing

• Experience in driving a commercial vehicle*

• Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance

• Knowledge of City of Toronto traffic rules and regulations

• Effective communications skills

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other staff
  Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting boxes of books, supplies and equipment received or shipped.

• A commercial vehicle is defined by the Ministry of Transportation as weighing more than 4,500 Kilograms and experience in driving a commercial vehicle refers to experience under the Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration (CVOR) program.

  If your vehicle is plated in Ontario, the United States or Mexico, you need a CVOR for:

  • Trucks with a registered gross weight (RGW) over 4,500 kg, including trucks with farm licence plates

The Toronto Public Library does not ask for a credit card, banking information, or social insurance number during the recruitment process. Do not respond to emails or requests for information about jobs at TPL that are not sent from an @tpl.ca address.

ACCOMMODATION:
We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Toronto Public Library (TPL) invites applications from all qualified individuals. The Library is committed to equal opportunity, diversity in the workplace, equity and reconciliation, and welcomes applications from Indigenous people, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ people and women.

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Toronto Public Library (TPL) will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily. As we send time sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any background information provided be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Toronto Public Library (TPL) reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.