Christmas Kettle Driver

The Christmas Kettle Driver is responsible for delivering and picking up kettles from various assigned locations as directed and providing relief/breaks to kettle hosts as scheduled.

HOURS:

• Up to 35 hr/week, flexible schedule required, Monday through Saturday, Nov. 15, 2024 to Dec. 24, 2024.

• Deliver and/or pick up kettle(s) from assigned locations in a timely manner.
• Deliver kettles to their final daily destination and help empty the kettle contents securely into deposit bags.
• Create a drop off/ pick up schedule or follow the provided schedule, in cooperation with the Kettle Coordinator.
• Troubleshoot with the Kettle Coordinator when unforeseen changes occur with kettle locations and hosts.
• Greet staff/ neighbors/ volunteers/ public in a friendly and professional manner.
• Maintain daily mileage log and submit all approved parking receipts in a timely fashion.
• May assist with counting kettle funds.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Work Environment:

The incumbent’s work environment is typically in the community, visiting kettle locations at businesses and outdoors.

• Shifts may include days, afternoons, evenings, weekend shifts, and split shifts, Monday through Saturday.
• Flexibility in scheduling is required, as the hours may increase as per the Christmas Kettle Campaign operational requirements.
• Required to wear appropriate Salvation Army identification.

The incumbent will work under the following disagreeable conditions:

• Driving during inclement weather
• Driving during rush hour/traffic

Exposure to Hazards:

The job incumbent may be exposed to the risk of minor harm, injury, or illnesses due to:

• Driving and moving of physical inventory
• Physical attacks by others (i.e., violent/aggressive client)
• Exposure to infectious diseases
• Other potentially dangerous situations

Precautionary Measures:

The following would be asset for the incumbent (in addition to health and safety rules):

• Universal Precautions
• Non-violent Crisis intervention training
• Self-Care/Debriefing
• WHMIS

• The successful job applicant will have completed or working towards a high school diploma or higher level of education.

NOTE:  An alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable.

Experience:

• Prior related experience is an asset.
• Valid Driver’s License, personal vehicle required and insurance, current copy of driver’s abstract for review and verification that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and adaptability.
• Participate as an active and responsible team member.
• Ability to work under pressure, with efficiency, follow instructions, and think independently.
• Ability to represent the organization in a professional and engaging manner.
• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Honest, courteous, and punctual; represent the organization in a positive, professional, and engaging manner.
• Treat the property of The Salvation Army with due care and caution.
• Ability to lift/move up to 20 lbs. (11.34 kgs) in a safe manner.

Successful candidates, prior to hiring, will be required to provide:

• Background check consent
• A clear vulnerable sector screening
• A clean driver’s abstract

The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation.   If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements. 

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.