Seasonal Pickup and Delivery Driver — Temporary up to 12 Weeks

Our company in Truro, NS is looking for a temporary pickup and delivery driver for a route-based position lasting up to 12 weeks. You'll handle packages on an assigned route while representing the company to customers along the way.

What you'll do

• Pick up and deliver packages safely and efficiently on your assigned route, keeping a professional, neat appearance

• Check and sort packages accurately, inspect shipments, and report stop counts and missorts

• Load your van and plan your route following courier best practices and company procedures

• Keep Federal Express and customer property (packages, equipment, vehicles) secure

• Make sure packages meet Federal Express Canada's service standards, with correct labels and accurate paperwork, and keep customers stocked with shipping supplies

• Use computerized tracking and dispatch systems, entering information correctly

• Answer customer questions about services and keep them informed on Canada, US and international shipping requirements

• Spot potential new business from existing customers and pass leads to the sales team

• Drive safely in line with government rules and company policy

• Depending on location and workload, you may also help load or unload aircraft or containers, and sort and scan packages

Schedule

Shift runs 8am to 4:30pm. This is a seasonal role lasting up to 3 months.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED

• No prior experience required, though 1 year of customer service experience is a plus

• Customer-focused attitude

• Valid driver's license (for example class 5, G, or 1/AZ) with no more than two violations or accidents in the past 24 months

• Selection also considers your driving record, interview performance, and results of driving assessments

• Quebec-based employees must be bilingual in French and English