Driver Ambassador - DZ

Elevate Your Career and Impact at Second Harvest Location: Etobicoke, ON Date: May 2026 Department: Fleet Warehouse Reports to: Fleet Supervisor Status: Full-Time (New vacancy).

Benefits

Work Type: Fully On-Site The Opportunity Awaits—Where Passion Meets Impact! Second Harvest is Canada’s largest food rescue organization and the expert in perishable food recovery. We rescue surplus, unsold food from across the supply chain and redistribute it to non-profits across the country to feed communities.

Demonstrating our values of community, environment, integrity and collaboration, we strive for No Waste. No Hunger. Looking for more than just a driving job?

At Second Harvest, every route you take helps deliver real impact—connecting surplus food with communities that need it most. Enter Second Harvest… Think we’re just about moving surplus food? Think bigger.

Drive with impact: The work you do every day helps reduce food waste and support communities across the GTA. Be part of something meaningful: Join a team that’s leading the way in food rescue across Canada. See the difference you make: From pickup to delivery, you’ll experience firsthand how your work helps feed people and strengthen communities.

The Role: At Second Harvest, our Driver–Ambassadors are at the heart of a mission that matters. We’re looking for skilled DZ drivers who wants to put their experience to work in a role with real social impact. In this position, you’ll do more than deliver food—you’ll help ensure surplus food gets to the communities that need it most, while building meaningful connections across the GTA.

As a Driver–Ambassador, you’ll safely transport rescued food between donors, our warehouse, and community partners, helping ensure food reaches communities across our network. You’ll also represent Second Harvest through positive interactions with food donors and partner organizations, helping bring our mission to life every day. This role is ideal for drivers (3+ years’ experience) who enjoy being active, independent, and hands-on—but who also value purpose, community, and making a difference every day.

Your Impact: Deliver with purpose: Safely operate Second Harvest straight box trucks to complete scheduled food pickups and deliveries, ensuring food reaches community partners efficiently, on time, and with care. Adhere to all safety standards, organizational policies, and the Highway Traffic Act . Community ambassador: Represent Second Harvest on every route—building positive relationships with food donors and community partners and acting as a visible champion of our mission to reduce hunger and food waste.

Engage with impact: Interact daily with agencies and donors, helping strengthen our network and support equitable food distribution across communities. Handle food responsibly: Ensure all food is handled, transported, and delivered in compliance with food safety standards, maintaining quality.

Requirements

Reliable and Accountable: Arrive prepared and on time for each shift, supporting smooth and efficient route execution. Load, unload, and move product: Safely load and unload food—often involving manual handling (“hand bombing”). This is a physically active role requiring regular lifting, carrying, and movement throughout the shift.

, freezer, cooler, truck) and ensure vehicles are operated and parked in approved locations. Teamwork : Collaborate with Driver–Ambassadors, the Lead Driver–Ambassador, and the Fleet Supervisor to support efficient, equitable operations. Maintain accurate records: Complete all required documentation for pickups, deliveries, and vehicle use in a timely and accurate manner.

Service Excellence : Provide a high level of professionalism, communication, and care in all interactions.