Delivery Driver

About the company

Staples Canada describes itself as a workplace focused on helping people work better, learn continuously, and improve every day. The organization values people who are curious, friendly, solution-oriented, and eager to make a positive impact for customers and communities.

Commitment to inclusion

The company states that it is building a diverse and inclusive team and welcomes applicants from a wide range of backgrounds, including differences in race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, education, national origin, religion, and physical ability. Candidates who need workplace accommodation because of a disability or special need are encouraged to share that information.

Job overview

This full-time driving role is based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan at 3611 Kochar Ave, Saskatoon, SK S7P 0B8, Canada. The shift is during the day, and the hourly wage is $20.40 to $22.40. The position involves delivering office supplies to customer accounts on an assigned route, meeting schedule and quality expectations, and handling product returns when needed. A delivery vehicle and required equipment are supplied by the employer.

Key duties

The driver is expected to prepare for routes, complete vehicle checks before departure, carry out deliveries and returns, secure customer signatures, and finish all required paperwork. The role also includes responding to customer concerns, escalating unresolved issues to a supervisor, and keeping the vehicle clean and operated safely.

Requirements and qualifications

Applicants must be at least 21 years old and have a minimum of one year of truck-driving experience operating a straight truck that is 16 feet or longer. A valid driver’s licence is required, along with a clean five-year driving abstract with no major moving violations, following applicable provincial law. Candidates should be able to lift up to 70 pounds without assistance, and prior use of a hand truck or dolly is preferred. Good familiarity with the metro area, ability to read maps, and comfort using mobile proof-of-delivery devices are important. Strong customer service, communication, problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills are also needed. The person should be able to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment and manage time pressure effectively.

Physical and work environment details

The job may require extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, and balancing weight. The employee must frequently move items up to 70 pounds, or use dolly-style equipment when needed. The role also involves entering or scanning product and customer information into a handheld scanner and driving through different weather and road conditions. The workplace noise level is usually moderate.

Compensation and benefits

The role pays $20.40 to $22.40 per hour. Benefits and rewards include an employee discount in store and online, health and dental coverage, learning and development programs, RRSP matching, paid vacation, and additional offerings.

Hiring notes

The posting states that this is an existing vacancy. It also notes that artificial intelligence may be used in some stages of screening or assessment, but final hiring decisions are made by a human reviewer.