Part-Time Driver

Who We Are

Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa is a registered Canadian charitable organization that brings communities together to help families build strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable homeownership. We are a land developer, a home builder, a fundraiser, and a mortgage holder. Since 1993, Habitat Greater Ottawa has empowered families and communities in Ottawa and surrounding areas through building safe and affordable homes that provide a solid foundation for local families.

In support of our homebuilding operations, Habitat Greater Ottawa operates a retail home improvement store called Habitat ReStore, which sells donated home furnishings, appliances, and renovation materials, with all proceeds helping us build more homes for local families.

The Habitat Greater Ottawa team is growing If you're passionate about building stronger communities and working in a collaborative, engaging, and rewarding environment, please apply today.

The Role

The Part-Time Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient pickup of donated materials for Habitat Greater Ottawa ReStores. Operating from our Stittsville–Kanata location, this role also supports operations at the Distribution Hub by assisting with the organization and pricing of incoming materials. The Driver plays a key part in supporting our mission by engaging with donors, maintaining high standards of customer service, and ensuring the timely and safe transport of donations.

Key Responsibilities

As the successful candidate you will:

• Safely operate Habitat Greater Ottawa vehicles to pick up donated items in a timely and professional manner.
• Assess donated items to determine acceptability in accordance with Habitat Greater Ottawa ReStore guidelines.
• Provide friendly, knowledgeable information to donors about Habitat for Humanity GO and the ReStore mission.
• Accurately log donated items and donor details for inventory and tax receipt purposes.
• Support operations at the Distribution Hub, including sorting, organizing, and pricing donated materials.
• Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of assigned vehicles.
• Work collaboratively with truck assistants, volunteers, and ReStore staff to ensure smooth donation operations.
• Assist with heavy lifting and customer loading when needed.
• Adhere to all health and safety standards and organizational procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support daily operations.

Knowledge and Skills

Required:

• Valid Ontario Class G driver's license.
• Clean driving abstract and criminal record check.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to lift and move heavy items repetitively throughout the day.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with staff and volunteers.
• Responsible, punctual, and safety-minded.

Preferred:

• Minimum of 3 years' related driving or delivery experience.
• Experience operating a 26' cube truck.

Working Conditions

• The successful candidate is expected to work/live in Ottawa and/or the surrounding area.
• The position works in a vehicle and drives in all weather conditions; attends donor worksites; safety footwear is always required.

To Apply

If this opportunity intrigues you and relates to your experience, then we want to hear from you. Please take the time to tell us about yourself in a unique cover letter – we want to hear your story – your background, your accomplishments, and why this role is a good fit for you and your career at this time. Please submit a cover letter and resume to

You must be legally allowed to work in Canada to be eligible for this position. Please note that not all applications will be acknowledged. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted directly.

Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa
endeavours to create a work environment where we capitalize on the diversity of ideas, experiences, skills and talents of our employees, thereby making us better able to serve our many diverse communities.  We will provide equal opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment for meeting bona fide occupational qualifications, regardless of  race, colour ancestry, creed, place of origin, ethnic origin, citizenship, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity), sex (including pregnancy, gender identity), sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, disability, receipt of Public Assistance, or any other legally recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. 

Please contact us in confidence and provide notice in advance if you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for accommodation will be considered in a fair and objective manner that will ensure applicants are treated with respect and dignity.