Student Nutrition Delivery Driver & School Ambassador :

Permanent Full-Time • 37.5 hours weekly

Monday–Friday 7:30 AM-3:30 PM (hours may vary)

Location: In-Warehouse (Kitchener) 5 days weekly

WHO WE ARE

Nutrition for Learning offers universally accessible, non-stigmatizing student nutrition programs to schools across Waterloo Region. These programs positively impact the physical, cognitive, behavioural, social, and academic needs of children and youth in our community. We are a registered charitable organization, established in 1997, that supports nearly 180 student nutrition programs across all four school boards.

OUR VISION A Waterloo Region where all students are nourished at school so they can learn, connect, participate, and thrive.

THE MISSION In partnership with youth and educators, we continually strive to elevate the experience of universal food access at schools in ways that promote optimal wellbeing, healthy relationships, and food literacy.

THE COMPASS: OUR VALUES

Student-Centered

We prioritize the voices and best interests of the students we serve.

Universal & Inclusive

We ensure diverse perspectives help shape our work.

Learning is Thriving

We foster personal and professional growth.

Trust Leads to Growth

We lead with kindness, authenticity, and accountability.

Stewarding the Future

We honour our donors, partners, and stakeholders through responsible stewardship.

This Role Has Impact The Student Nutrition Delivery Driver & School Ambassador plays an important role in ensuring schools across Waterloo Region receive the food and resources they need to support student nutrition programs. As one of the organization's frontline representatives, this individual helps create positive experiences for school partners while ensuring products are delivered safely, accurately, and efficiently.

This role combines delivery responsibilities with warehouse support activities, inventory assistance, shipping and receiving,



and operational support. The successful candidate enjoys working independently while also being part of a collaborative team that is committed to ensuring students have access to nutritious food at school.

Above all, this individual leads with kindness, flexibility, reliability, and a commitment to service.

Job Purpose

Student nutrition programs rely on dependable logistics, accurate deliveries, and responsive support. The Driver & Program Support Assistant helps ensure the smooth movement of food and supplies from Nutrition for Learning's warehouse to schools and community partners throughout Waterloo Region.

This role supports daily logistics operations through deliveries, pickups, inventory assistance, warehouse organization, shipping and receiving, and operational support activities while maintaining exceptional customer service and food safety standards.

You Will

- Serve as an Ambassador for Nutrition for Learning by fostering positive, respectful, and collaborative relationships with schools, volunteers, suppliers, and community partners.
- Complete scheduled deliveries and pickups safely, efficiently, and professionally.
- Demonstrate exceptional customer service and kindness in all interactions.
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
- Ensure the secure handling, transportation, and storage of food and supplies.
- Support shipping and receiving activities.
- Assist with inventory counts, product organization, and stock rotation.
- Support warehouse cleaning, organization, and food safety practices.
- Assist with order preparation, packing,



and delivery verification.
- Maintain accurate delivery records and related documentation.
- Ensure company vehicles are clean, fueled, and operating safely.
- Assist with warehouse projects, special events, and operational initiatives.
- Support ordering and inventory replenishment activities as required.
- Communicate effectively with warehouse staff and school partners.
- Assist with general warehouse duties, errands, and operational support tasks.
- Follow all Nutrition for Learning policies, procedures, and food handling requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS You Bring
- A valid Ontario G Driver's License.
- A clean driver's abstract.
- A satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check.
- A commitment to working in alignment with Nutrition for Learning's values and mission.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong customer service orientation and relationship-building skills.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
- Reliability and dependability.
- Previous delivery, warehouse, logistics, or customer service experience is considered an asset.

Physical Requirements
- Ability to regularly lift and move up to 80 lbs.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform physical tasks throughout the workday.
- Ability to safely load and unload vehicles.

- Ability to work in warehouse and outdoor environments throughout all seasons.

Nutrition for Learning welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process.

If you require accommodation, please let us know when we contact you about the next step. Vacancy status: We are recruiting for this position, but no vacancy currently exists.

📌 FULL-TIME Student Nutrition Delivery Driver & School Ambassador (Kitchener)
🏢 Nutrition for Learning
📍 Kitchener