This competition is open to all applicants however; internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.
Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at University of Alberta campuses across Edmonton and Camrose.
Distribution Services, a vital unit within Shared Services at the University of Alberta, manages the central logistics hub connecting multiple campus locations. Our dedicated team handles complex inbound and outbound freight distribution, central shipping and receiving, and critical compliance gateways for the university’s expansive research and teaching ecosystem. From managing everyday campus mail to securing time-sensitive, specialized research runs, Distribution Services ensures the seamless, safe, and efficient movement of assets that keep the University of Alberta at the forefront of global innovation.
Position Summary
Are you a skilled, safety-conscious professional looking for a dynamic driving and logistics role where your work directly impacts groundbreaking university research? Distribution Services is seeking dependable Vehicle Operators to join our team in delivering critical assets across the University of Alberta’s vibrant campuses. Operating various modern utility vehicles, from commercial vans to 5-ton trucks, you will enjoy a high degree of daily independence as the public face of our logistics network. This physically engaging role offers excellent variety, spanning scheduled mail loops, heavy freight routing, laboratory asset transport, and specialized delivery services. Beyond driving, you will expand your professional toolkit by gaining specialized training in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) and operating advanced industrial material-handling equipment.
If you possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license, a clean driving record, a commitment to workplace safety, and thrive in a cooperative team environment, apply today to drive your career forward with a vital campus service.
Shared Services is a close-knit community of smart, approachable people who collaborate, exchange knowledge and identify solutions. Our team of experts problem-solves by collaborating with Centres of Expertise (centres providing strategic expertise and specialized services in specific functional areas), faculty and staff in order to see the whole end-to-end process and find a solution that works for the entire community. We provide advice, guidance and leadership in process, quality and accuracy.
Shared Services is a highly educated, integrated team that provides service excellence in delivering and innovating the diverse catalogue of services we are responsible for. Ultimately, we create a human, positive experience when it comes to problem-solving.
The staff who are joining Shared Services can expect to feel empowered in the service they provide and look to grow their careers with critical thinking, relationship building and ongoing learning opportunities.
Campus-Wide Pickup and Delivery: Sorts, loads, and transports a wide variety of freight, campus mail, priority courier documents, library assets, and furniture across multiple university campuses and off-campus locations.
Dangerous Goods & Compliance Management: Ensures full legal compliance with the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Act by verifying documentation, labeling, packaging, and applying vehicle placarding for hazardous research materials, biohazards, and cryogens.
Liquid Nitrogen & Specialized Routing: Handles the loading, secure transport, and precision pouring of dry ice and liquid nitrogen (LN2) dewars within complex laboratory and research environments.
Logistics Equipment Operation: Safely operates various fleet and rental vehicles (up to 5-ton trucks) alongside specialized material-handling equipment like forklifts, power tailgates, and motorized pallet jacks.
Independent Problem Solving: Autonomously prioritizes daily workloads, coordinates with dispatch via two-way radio, and independently adjusts route schedules to navigate campus construction and congested traffic conditions safely.
Minimum of a Grade 12 education.
Minimum of five (5) years of professional driving and delivery experience.
Must possess a valid Alberta Class 5 (non-GDL) driver’s license. Must be able to provide a recent copy of a three-year driver’s abstract with no more than six (6) demerits and/or two (2) moving violations within the last two years.
Must pass a defensive driving training course, and successfully pass the UofA Fleet Safety Driver's Evaluation and maintain the UofA Authorized Driver status.
Must possess and maintain a current Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) certification and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) certification.
Minimum basic computer literacy is required, including the ability to independently navigate digital asset tracking systems, operate handheld mobile scanning devices, manage emails, and complete mandatory online compliance training and regulatory documentation.
Ability to perform continuous heavy lifting and strenuous physical activity, including driving, walking, climbing stairs, pushing heavily loaded carts, and handling weights. The weight can vary from letter size items to items pallets weighing over 1000 pounds depending on the physical ability of the individual, the job being performed and the location the delivery.
Ability to maintain intensive visual concentration while operating large fleet vehicles in tight spaces heavily congested with vehicular, cyclist, and pedestrian traffic.
Ability to safely operate a diverse fleet of University and rental vehicles (ranging from mini-vans to 5-ton trucks) as well as standard material-handling tools including power tailgates, manual/powered pallet jacks, and multiple cart types.
Sound operational understanding of provincial and national legislated guidelines, including the TDG Act and Regulations for identifying, documenting, labeling, and vehicle-placarding hazardous research assets.
Application Instructions
Click "Apply Now" to submit your resume and cover letter.
This competition will be used to fill 3 positions.
This position is subject to all applicable terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the Governors of the University of Alberta and the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package.
The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.
The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.
Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identité et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.
