Yard person/ Delivery driver

JOIN US!

As the Delivery/Warehouse Associate for City Furniture & Appliances you can take pride in knowing that not only do we provide quality furniture, mattresses, and appliances but also provide a high quality of customer service. We expect your professionalism, integrity, skilled product handling, and commitment will provide our customers with the ultimate delivery experience.

If you are a hardworking, driven, positive and a committed individual you’re looking to advance your career then join us and make yourself at home!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide excellent customer service through the delivery, pickup, care, and service of furniture, mattresses, appliances
Move heavy home furnishings on a daily basis with extreme care
Demonstrate professionalism, confidence, and a positive attitude while working in our customers’ homes
Accountable for commitment to our company’s safety procedures and guidelines
Adhere to traffic and transportation laws
Maintain and clean the delivery truck
Organize and manage time independently
Perform additional functions that may be assigned at the discretion of management – warehouse organization, assembly, store tidy-up, etc

YOU WILL BRING:

Previous moving experience (preferred but not mandatory)
Valid work permit for non-resident
Valid driver’s license is mandatory, minimum 2 years’ driving experience and a clean driver’s abstract with no driving complaints
Thorough understanding of geographic locations and ability to read a map
Physically fit and able to lift and move heavy furniture
Knowledge and experience with furniture assembly an asset, but not mandatory
Excellent time management skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and within a team environment
Physical Demands: Lifting is a strenuous and physically demanding position.**
We offer competitive wages, and the successful candidate must have a customer-first approach.

This position is full-time, permanent at 35-40 hours per week. Ability to work Saturdays is strongly preferred.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $20.00-$22.00 per hour

Please apply by email to jackpannucfa@gmail.com

About Horton Ventures Inc.:

Horton Ventures Inc. was created in 2006 to deliver high quality, professional employment services. Delivering the WorkBC program, we support and assist thousands of British Columbians to prepare for, find, and keep sustainable employment; connect to the labour market and other community resources, as well as help employers to find and retain skilled employees.

As a company, Horton Ventures Inc. is proud to offer:

• Extended health and dental benefits packages
• Flex-time for full time employees
• Accelerated vacation entitlement
• Employee appreciation rewards
• Company paid professional development (through webinar, courses, conferences, and more)

The Employment Consultant (EC) is a key member of the Horton Ventures Inc. WorkBC team, providing one-on-one assistance to their clients to achieve their employment goal.

Duties:

• Assesses potential clients’ program eligibility for the WorkBC program and provides service information to clients.
• Determines client need and eligibility for financial supports.
• Manage assigned client case files in a primary information system (ICM), including documentation of client eligibility, client progress and results.
• Creating mutually agreed upon Action Plans and subsequent revisions as required in support of the long-term employment and retention success of the client.
• Assisting clients in preparation of various service applications including but not limited to: Skills Enhancement Services, Self-Employment Services and/or referrals to Employment Services and other community services as necessary.
• Maintaining up to date client information and progress (including client rationale) in ICM ensuring the current, complete, and accurate documentation of all communications with participant are completed in a timely manner
• Knowledge of the local labour market, community resources and government assistance programs

Skills:

• Experience in, and the ability to, successfully coach and mentor clients from diverse backgrounds and life experience to gain effective job search tools and strategies
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Strong technology skills with the ability to learn new platforms, such as government database (ICM), SharePoint, use of Microsoft Office with the ability to create Word documents
• Ability to work in a dynamic team environment
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage tight deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Adherence to confidentiality and professional codes of conduct

Required:

• Criminal Record Vulnerable Sector check is required if hired.
• Relevant post-secondary education or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• In response to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, Horton Ventures Inc., has implemented a Vaccination Policy and Proof of Vaccination will be required.

How to Apply:

Individuals are requested to submit a targeted cover letter and resume by email to Human Resources, Horton Ventures Inc.:

hr@hortonventures.com

In the subject line please indicate the name and location of the position for which you are applying.

Horton Ventures Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.  We are committed to the principles of an inclusive workplace, ensuring our company supports and reflects the diverse populations in our catchments.  We encourage women, LGTBQ2, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and members of visual minorities to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  Thank you for your interest in joining our team!