Part-time (Casual) Food Rescue Driver

Job summary

Pick up rescued food from donors and deliver it to community partners and the Food Stash warehouse, completing routes across the Vancouver area. Represent the organization professionally, maintain the vehicle, communicate about route issues, and assist with warehouse and other operational tasks as needed.

Job details

ABOUT FOOD STASH FOUNDATION Food Stash Foundation is a registered Canadian charity founded in 2016 that prevents good food from going to waste and provides dignified food access. Whether it is through our Rescued Food Box program, our Rescued Food Market, or through our partnerships with 50+ other local nonprofit organizations, we are on a mission to reduce hunger, protect the environment, and bring awareness to how our food choices impact our environment and our health. POSITION OVERVIEW The Part-Time (Casual) Food Rescue Driver will be ready to jump in when one of our regular drivers is sick or on holiday. The Driver role is dynamic and community-facing and is central to all of our work at Food Stash. Reporting to the Operations & Food Recovery Manager, the Food Rescue Driver is responsible for picking up rescued food from food donors, delivering food to our community partners around the Vancouver area, and bringing food back to the Food Stash warehouse for our programs. The typical days start between 7:30-8:00 am and finish between 12:00-2:00 pm, and include picking up food from 4-7 food donors and delivering it to 4-7 community partners. REQUIRED Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities We are looking for a Part-Time (Casual) Food Rescue Driver who: Has a valid and clean driving record, Class 5 BC Driver’s License with experience and comfortable driving 3 ton and 5 ton commercial vehicles Can comfortably and repeatedly lift up to 50lbs or more as needed Has a flexible availability (weekdays AND weekends) and able to pick up some extra work on occasion to supplement their income Has strong communication skills and can also use a smartphone; proficient with regular use of phone apps, email, text and/or Slack Wants to work for a charity and create positive impacts in the community Enjoys working independently but also likes meeting new people Is Self-motivated, sound judgment, and excellent interpersonal skills Is organized and punctual Has the ability to collaborate with others and also work independently Is adaptable and able to comfortably navigate ambiguity Desired Additional Experience & Skills Experience working with vulnerable populations Non-profit and/or charity sector experience Demonstrated work experience in a customer service role KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Under the guidance of the Operations & Food Recovery Manager, the Food Rescue Driver performs all activities related to the pick-up and delivery of rescued food, and is specifically responsible for the following duties: Travel to pick-up and delivery locations including but not limited to grocery stores, local non-profits, community fridges, and Food Stash warehouse Communicate with partners and members of the public in a kind and empathetic manner, aligned with the values of Food Stash Foundation Represent Food Stash in the community in a professional manner Operate the Food Stash vehicle in a responsible manner and keep it clean and tidy after each shift Communicate with Operations & Food Recovery Manager to ensure routes are completed smoothly and issues are addressed as needed Assist and support the Operations & Food Recovery Manager with warehouse standards and other operational work as required JOB DETAILS Type: Permanent, Casual Schedule: As needed; we endeavour to provide at least 1 weeks’ notice for any available shifts, however some shifts may be available within 48 hours or less. Shifts: Typical days start at 7:30 or 8:00 am and finish between 12:00 -2:00 pm Location: Work days start & finish at Food Stash warehouse Expected start date: As soon as possible COMPENSATION Food Stash is a Living Wage Employer as defined by Living Wage for Families BC. All wages are at or above the stated Living Wage for Metro Vancouver as defined here. The hourly wage for this position is currently $27.85 (paid semi-monthly). Vacation entitlement is accrued at 4% on each pay cheque Incentives: $10 per month phone allowance in any month where at least 1 shift is worked (taxable) Up to $120 towards the purchase of work boots $150 annual bonus for safe driving (prorated based on time worked) Last minute driving shift bonus of $50 for each driving shift accepted and worked within 48 hours’ notice or less WORKPLACE CULTURE At Food Stash, we work hard to create a physically and psychologically safe workplace. We value physical and mental health equally. Physical safety is a top priority when operating our vehicles and working in our warehouse. Physical and mental wellness are valued through trainings and initiatives like quarterly wellness days, birthdays off, half-day Fridays in the summer (for employees working 20+ hours/week) and team socials, as well as flexible work arrangements when possible. We are a small, cohesive team; we support each other and always collaborate, regardless of our roles. We encourage new employees to share what supports or adjustments could help them thrive in the workplace, but sharing is always optional. For example, we each have a ‘Manual of Me’ where we can articulate our individual preferences for how we feel most supported and appreciated, and other helpful tips for working together. APPLY Food Stash is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. We identify knowledge and understanding gaps on the team and seek out training and educational opportunities as needed to ensure we understand who we serve and the context in which we serve them. We welcome and value the contributions of individuals who identify as members of an equity-deserving or marginalized community, and encourage applications from BIPOC, women and gender-diverse people, people with disabilities, people in the LGBTQ2SIA+ community, and people with lived experience of poverty and/or food insecurity. Please let us know if you require any assistance with your application and/or adjustments to the interview process. Candidates selected for interviews will be sent a pre-interview guide that explains what to expect at each interview. If this sounds like the role for you, please submit a PDF of your resume along with a brief description of why you are interested in this role, including your availability for each weekday and weekend day to Enrik by email at operations@foodstash.ca with the subject line “Part-time (Casual) Food Rescue Driver Application - [Your Name]” no later than Friday, October 23rd, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the deadline. We look forward to hearing from you!

What you’ll do

Pick up rescued food from donors and deliver it to community partners and the Food Stash warehouse, completing routes across the Vancouver area. Represent the organization professionally, maintain the vehicle, communicate about route issues, and assist with warehouse and other operational tasks as needed.

Requirements

Applicants must have a valid, clean driving record and a Class 5 BC driver’s license, with experience and comfort driving 3-ton and 5-ton commercial vehicles, and be able to repeatedly lift 50 pounds or more. They should have flexible weekday and weekend availability, strong communication and smartphone skills, and be organized, punctual, adaptable, self-motivated, and able to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• Vacation Pay
• Phone Allowance
• Work Boot Allowance
• Safe Driving Bonus
• Last-Minute Shift Bonus
• Wellness Days
• Birthday Leave
• Team Socials
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• adaptability · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• clean driving record · Preferred
• punctuality · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Commercial Vehicle Driving
• Clean Driving Record
• Class 5 BC Driver’s License
• Lifting and Carrying
• Communication
• Smartphone and App Proficiency
• Customer Service
• Interpersonal Skills
• Organization
• Punctuality
• Independent Work
• Collaboration
• Adaptability
• Sound Judgment
• Route Coordination
• Empathy

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics
• Social Services
• Environmental & Sustainability