Posted 4 days ago
Seasonal Driver Helper
@ Gordon Food Service Canada Ltd.
Castlegar, British Columbia
Overview
Gordon Food Service Canada is hiring a part-time seasonal Driver Helper in Castlegar for November 2026 to April 2026, with possible extension. The helper rides with a Class 1 local delivery driver on established routes, offloading product at customer sites. The posting states a 4x10 floater schedule starting 4:30am, $24.11 starting hourly rate, and guaranteed daily return home.
Pay:
$24.11 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Ride along with Class 1 local delivery driver on established routes
- Offload product correctly at customer locations
- Assist with product delivery and other assigned duties
Requirements summary:
- Valid Class 5 licence
- Lift, load, push, pull and carry up to 60 lbs
- Work independently and as part of a team
- Consistent on-time attendance and availability for weekends and statutory holidays
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | General labour |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day, holidays, weekends |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Warehouse, Vehicle, Client sites |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 60 lb · computer none |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Class 5 |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
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Gordon Food Service Canada Ltd.
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We deliver excellence, expertise, & quality products our customers need for successful food operations & experiences.
Full company description
Gordon Food Service offers a broad range of employment opportunities throughout our corporate offices, distribution centers, and retail stores. We have a strong commitment to our employees and foster an environment that promotes internal growth, training, and career development opportunities. We’ve grown to become the largest family-operated distributor in North America by upholding the same business approach since 1897—being passionately committed to the people we serve. We believe in the power of good food—to bring people together and make moments special. Every product, every order and every decision we make is inspired by the people on the other side of the plate. We partner with foodservice operations to provide the quality products and solutions our customers need to continue to drive their success. From remaining compliant with industry regulations to helping them plan their menu, we give them our best—so they can serve just that to their own customers. Gordon Food Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, gender, race, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
- LinkedIn followers
- 36,613
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 989
- Reported office locations
- Milton, ONT, CA
- Other recorded names
- Gordon Food Service - Canada
- Specialties
- restaurant supply
- food and beverage distribution
- food service
- retail stores
- and healthcare supply
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
Gordon Food Service offers a broad range of employment opportunities throughout our corporate offices, distribution centers, and retail stores. We have a strong commitment to our employees and foster an environment that promotes internal growth, training, and career development opportunities. We’ve grown to become the largest family-operated distributor in North America by upholding the same business approach since…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and Beverage Services |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Milton, ONT |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1897 |
| Specialties | restaurant supplyfood and beverage distributionfood serviceretail storesand healthcare supply |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 77 |
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Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. Here's a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you...
Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. Here's a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you...
Position: Seasonal Driver Helper (Castlegar) - Possibility of Extension
Schedule: 4 X 10 | Floater | 4:30am Start time
Duration: November 2026 - April 2026
What We Offer:
- Starting hourly rate of $24.11
- Steel toe boot reimbursement
- Company matching RRSP after 90 days
- 125 year, family-owned and operated company history
- Local routes --> guaranteed to be home every day!
- Family culture and advancement opportunities
Position Overview
This position rides with the Class 1 Local Delivery Driver on established routes to ensure accurate, on-time delivery for GFS customers within standard operating procedures. Shifts will be based out of Castlegar.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include correctly offloading product to customer location, assisting the Class 1 Local Delivery Driver with product delivery and other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Ability to lift, load, push, pull and carry items up to 60 lbs
- Valid Class 5 license
- Ability to work independently as well as assist team members when necessary
- Excellent communication and time management skills
- Safe operation of all equipment
- Strong work ethic and positive attitude
- Professional demeanor and customer service focus
- Ability to excel in a fast paced, physically demanding position
- Be a team player and model the GFS Cornerstone Values
- Consistent on-time attendance
- Availability for weekends and statutory holidays as needed
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [email protected] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.
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