Fresh Start Foods Canada Ltd.

Join one of the BEST teams in the Industry

At Fresh Start Foods you'll find qualified professionals that stand out with their experience and understand that customers are at the centre of everything we do.

We are seeking individuals: 

• Who are customer centric
• Who are able to deliver on their commitments
• Who value individual excellence and collective performance
• Who care and give back - sustainable agriculture, the environment, corporate citizenship
• Who go above and beyond to provide options for our customers
• Who understand the foodservice/hospitality/retail business and bring extensive knowledge and experience 

Delivery Driver - Full-Time (5 Tonne Truck) - Ottawa, ON

Fresh Start Foods Canada Ltd. was founded in 1993, committed to providing Foodservice Customers with the freshest fruits and vegetables possible through an outstanding supply network and efficient distribution.

Summary/About the Role

Fresh Start Foods is hiring a Full-Time Delivery Driver to join our Ottawa team. As a 5 Tonne Truck Driver, you will be responsible for the timely and safe delivery of food products throughout Ottawa, Ontario and the surrounding areas. This is a permanent position in a fast-paced environment where safety and customer service are paramount.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: $21.00 per hour

• Schedule: Full-Time, permanent, Monday-Saturday (5:30 am - 3:30 pm) with Sunday and a weekday off

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision (after 30 days of continuous service)

• Additional Perks: RRSP Program, Employee Purchase Program, Profit Sharing, Team-based Work Environment, and Commitment to Safety.

Key Responsibilities/What You Will Do

• Execute scheduled deliveries of fresh produce to Foodservice customers (restaurants, institutions, etc.).

• Safely operate and maintain a 5 Tonne Truck (Straight Truck) on urban and regional routes.

• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, ensuring transportation and logistics compliance.

• Adhere strictly to all traffic laws and company safety protocols, including load security and handling procedures.

• Provide exceptional customer service during drop-offs and collect necessary documentation.

• Accurately track deliveries and maintain electronic or paper logs as required.

Required Qualifications/Skills

• Proven experience as a Delivery Driver or in a similar transportation role is highly preferred.

• Valid Ontario Driver's License (G or equivalent).

• Clean commercial vehicle operator's registration (CVOR) and Driver's Abstract (Must be provided).

• Physical capability to lift and move up to 50 lbs frequently during the loading and delivery process.

• Flexibility to work the required schedule (Mon-Fri, 5:30 am - 3:30 pm), with availability for occasional Saturdays.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted.  Fresh Start Foods 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:

For Jobs in British Columbia

careers@freshstartfoods.com

For Jobs in Ontario

fsferecruitment@freshstartfoods.com

Use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.