POSTING NUMBER: 2026-034
Position: Regular Part-Time, Contract Van Driver, Food Services
Contract until September 21, 2026 (with possibility of extension)
Current Rotations: Thursday/Friday 8:00-16:00 and Saturday/Sunday 10:00-18:00
Unifor Local 8300 Wage Scale ($20.74 - $23.40)
STATUS: Existing vacancy (new position)
SUMMARY
Join us at Shepherds of Good Hope and add meaning to your work!
Shepherds of Good Hope (SGH) is one of the largest not-for-profit organizations dedicated to meeting the needs of individuals experiencing homelessness and vulnerably housed individuals in the city of Ottawa. Many individuals who access our programs and services live with complex trauma, mental health challenges and substance use disorders.
A leader in supportive housing and harm-reduction, you’ll be joining an organization that provides around-the-clock, comprehensive services to all genders in seven supportive housing, shelter and programming locations across the city. With 113 new units in development, Shepherds of Good Hope is transforming lives.
YOU can be part of the transformation.
At Shepherds of Good Hope you will find an inclusive environment, with dynamic and innovative programs that offer fulfilling work with flexible schedules to meet your needs.
You’ll find permanent and part-time positions and many opportunities to upgrade your skills and advance your career. When you grow, we grow.
Ready to join us? There is a place for you here!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Driving SGH’s company van to meet vendors and donors, to collect food and items for use in SGH programs
- Responsible for safe and timely transport of items while delivering great customer service and communication with food services team
- Monitoring incoming requests for deliveries, and planning routes and scheduling deliveries to ensure timely service and low downtime
- Loading, transporting and unloading items safely and in a timely manner
- Coordinating vehicle use and maintenance, including completing daily inspections, reporting issues and assisting with seasonal preparations for vehicles
- Delivering meals from 216 Murray St (downtown production kitchen) to our supportive housing programs across Ottawa
- Oversee the wash, rinse and sanitize process of dishware, glassware, cutlery and other kitchen items
- Operating and maintaining dishwashing equipment; reporting equipment issues or safety concerns to management
- Supporting the food services team to maintain effective kitchen operations which include:
- Maintaining overall cleanliness in the kitchen space (including trash removal, sweeping and mopping floors)
- Supporting with basis kitchen prep
- Assisting with cleaning kitchen equipment and other deep cleaning initiatives
- Supporting in the receiving, organizing and inventorying of food and supply orders
- Working as a part of an interdisciplinary team of Chefs, volunteers, and frontline workers to support food production, food service to guests/residents, and overall kitchen cleanliness
- Ensure health and safety standards for proper food handling
- Additional duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS
- No prior experience required; training to be provided. However, previous kitchen, cleaning and driving experience is considered an asset
- To be eligible for van driving role candidate must be hold a valid driver’s license and insurance, be at least 25 years of age and be able to produce a current and clean driver’s abstract.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively
- Strong attention to detail to cleanliness and organization
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Ability to lift up to 25 kg
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams is considered an asset
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Able to read text and communicate orally in English. Ability to communicate in other languages is considered an asset.
- For successful candidates: A recent vulnerable sector check completed at maximum 3 months prior to employment offer.
- Health and Safety Training completed during onboarding and updated annually.
Shepherds of Good Hope is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace where people feel respected, supported, and valued. We believe that diverse lived experiences, perspectives, and identities strengthen our organization and enhance our ability to serve our community.
We encourage applications from individuals who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including but not limited to people of all races, ethnicities, cultures, genders, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, and socio-economic backgrounds.
We are committed to providing an accessible and barrier-free recruitment process. Accommodations are available at any stage of the hiring process upon request, and all information shared will be kept confidential.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.74 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
