Driver Helper (Contract)

Gordon Food Service Canada Ltd.

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Rocky View County, Alberta Banff-Alberta-CGY Until 10/7/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted July 15, 2026 Last posted August 8, 2026
Job description

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...

What We Offer:

  • Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment

  • FULL flex benefits program

  • Company matching RRSP

  • Family culture 

  • Advancement opportunities

  • Profit Sharing

  • 128 year, family owned and operated company history

Position Summary:

This Driver Helper role is typically an interim assignment intended to position employees for potential long-term success and earning as a driver.  If so, there will be an expectation for the employee to a obtain a CDL A license, if not currently licensed.  The required time for the employee to obtain the license may vary according to divisional needs. The successful candidate must reside in either Calgary or Banff. Please note this is a 6 month contract.

Schedule: Night Shift | 4 Days x 10 Hours | Sunday - Friday | Starting time between 7PM - 10PM

Essential Functions:

  • Assists Sales Service Representative / Chain Driver to ensure safe, accurate, timely, and efficient deliveries of GFS products.

  • Builds and maintains courteous customer relationships.

  • Completes check-ins in a timely manner with no errors.

  • Collaborates with management and Sales Service Representative / Chain Driver to communicate customer concerns.

  • Develops and maintains a good working relationship with other GFS employees.

  • Provides Sales Service Representative / Chain Driver assistance with paperwork to include register, credits, pick-ups, e

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

  • Ensures safe, accurate, timely, and efficient deliveries of GFS products.

  • Ability to display customer service in a courteous, friendly manner

  • Accurately collects customer payments. Safeguards company funds and follows GFS banking policy

  • Performs proper equipment maintenance, monitors reefer temperature, and reports mechanical issues and damages in timely manner.

  • Collaborates with management and drivers to communicate customer concerns.

  • Manages paperwork to include register, credits, pick-ups, etc

  • Maintains peer relationships in the field to share issues and ideas. Attending department meetings

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

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 talentcanada@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.

About this role

Summary

Assist delivery drivers, handle paperwork, support customer relations, and ensure safe deliveries.

Job title

Driver Helper (Contract)

Experience level

none

Industry

food service

Location requirements

must reside in Calgary or Banff, Alberta; remote not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

customer servicesafeguarding fundsdocumentationequipment maintenancecommunication

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

deliverycustomer servicelogisticsdocumentationsafety
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Calgary, AB, Canada

On-site City

Banff, AB, Canada

On-site City