Driver, courier service

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 to 50 hours per week
• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: Experience an asset

Work setting

• Courier company

Tasks

• 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
• Keep a record of items received and delivered
• Load and unload goods
• Sort packages for delivery
• Follow directions and read map
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles)

Transportation/travel experience

• Local

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Dependability
• Initiative
• Punctuality

Employment terms options

• Day
• Overtime available

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