Be part of our inspiring mission-driven team at Squamish Helping Hands Society.
We are a registered charity operating in the Sea to Sky region, based in Squamish. We believe in being part of a community where everyone matters, and where housing and access to food are human rights.
Ultimately, we want to create “a safe and healthy community for all”. We feel we can only do that by meeting people where they are and helping them to create capacity building plans for themselves leading them to where they want to go. We are a community where we believe that everyone has something to contribute, and that consequences help inform our choices.
This position is open internally to all staff and externally. Hiring will be evaluated in accordance with the Collective Agreement. Qualified internal candidates shall be considered and interviewed prior to external candidates.
Squamish Helping Hands Society is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting an inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Indigenous applicants, all genders, nationalities, and persons with disabilities.
This position requires membership in the Union.
Interested individuals should apply by providing a resume and cover letter to SHHS Management Team at [email protected] quoting the Posting No. “2026 – 31” and the Position “Part-time Community Food Rescue Driver”. We thank and acknowledge all applicants and will proactively contact those selected for an interview.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Under One Roof is a community hub that aims to build a sense of Wellness, Community, and Purpose for people in Squamish. It’s more than just supportive housing, it’s a community food hub, a volunteer hub, a wellness hub and a central access point for supports and services.
Located in downtown Squamish at Third and Main Streets, the 44-unit facility is a collaboration between BC Housing, the District of Squamish and Squamish Helping Hands Society. The first floor is truly a place of connection, containing a full commercial kitchen, dining room, and food market. Designed for food rescue and repurposing, the community hub aims to provide more nutritious food to community members while also reducing waste.
Under One Roof helps to meet the need for truly affordable housing in our community. But it is so much more. The vision is based on a Housing First approach which means that substance use and mental illness are not an impediment to receiving housing. We view housing as a human right. The supportive housing model means that we provide 24-hour onsite staffing and programs and services that are based on individual needs, addressing all aspects of wellness. Housing alone is not always enough to help individuals improve their wellness. Our trauma-informed approach seeks to understand how trauma impacts the brain and a person’s emotions and coping abilities. Understanding the trauma experienced by those we help means we adapt the ways in which we engage and support healing.
Squamish Helping Hands Society is a registered charity providing food, shelter and support services to individuals and families in the Sea to Sky region who are living with or threatened by homelessness. We believe in being part of a community where everyone matters, and no one should have to make a choice between food and shelter.
We take a collaborative approach to building community solutions that assist our clients in their transition from homelessness to housed. Our team members support our values of respect, dignity, equality, diversity, and mutual contribution.
SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Driver works primarily in the Food Rescue program for the Under One Roof Food Hub and operates the refrigerated truck to pick up, transport sort, unload food and other donated items. The Driver works with SHHS volunteers and the Food Security Coordinator to ensure the pick-up, receiving and restocking of food to the Food Bank. The Driver reports to the Director of Food Services.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
- Safely operate the van or truck to pick up food and donations from specified locations and deliver it to the Under One Roof facility. Loading and unloading 1000 lbs of food per day, using pallet jacks and dollies.
- Follow the prescribed pick-up and delivery schedule. Carrying one volunteer worker and food cargo.
- Ensure donations are safely and securely placed in the vehicle.
- Performs routine inspection on the vehicles, such as lights, fluid levels or tire pressure. Fuel and clean the vehicle. Recommend vehicle repairs and maintenance and schedule vehicle repairs and maintenance.
- Maintain vehicle operations records such as trip logs, maintenance and inspection logs and checklists.
- Directs and assists Food Bank volunteers in the loading, unloading of the vehicle, sorting of food, and restock of Food Bank shelves.
- Responsible for recording inventory received in Food Bank Canada’s inventory tracking system; donation tracking using Link2Feed database (data entry).
- Liaise and maintain strong relationships with food donors such as local grocery stores/bakeries.
- Provide guidance and assistance to volunteers; best practices, safe and efficient procedures.
- Ensures appropriate handling of food during recovery and distribution.
- Ensures safety protocols are followed by volunteers.
- As needed, participate in the planning of the pick up route.
- Assist staff and volunteers with sorting donations of food and other items, entering items into inventory, restocking and storing items. Checking and recording quantities received, discarding items that are not safe/supported by Food Bank Canada’s guidelines for food expiry/safety. Rotating stock.
- Supports the Food Bank program with client registration and new client in-take in the absence of volunteers and other support staff using a standard pre-determined form.
- Ensures a safe environment in which Food Bank clients can interact. Observes and removes potential hazards, including physical hazards, and garbage. May require some behaviour management of clientele.
Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated ability to take direction from others and maintain appropriate workplace boundaries.
- Both a self-starter and able to work as part of a collaborative team.
- Demonstrated ability to manage interpersonal conflict while maintaining kindness, empathy, and compassion.
- Demonstrated ability to manage/deescalate conflict.
- Strong computer skills including word processing, excel and database management.
- Ability to lift 40 lbs and carry heavy boxed and crates. Processing 1000 lb of food per day.
- Ability to work in all weather conditions.
Qualifications:
- Two years previous experience working with volunteers or equivalent experience.
- Experience and comfort driving a large vehicle in all weather conditions.
- Current certification in First Aid/CPR.
- Current certification in Food Safety.
- Valid BC Driver’s license and clean Driver’s abstract.
Working with us you can enjoy:
- An amazing, friendly, and emotionally intelligent team.
- A great community – Squamish is for the adventurous.
- Free meals on site.
- Casual dress policy.
Pay: From $25.17 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
Flexible language requirement:
Education:
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- Class 5 Licence (required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
