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Looking for grocery delivery jobs near you in Toronto, ON?

With Uber Eats, get paid to shop for and deliver groceries from local stores in Toronto or deliver food from restaurants instead. Learn how this flexible grocery delivery job works, then sign up online to get started.

Grocery courier perks in Toronto

Become a grocery courier in Toronto and get rewarded. Learn about flexible scheduling, tips, and more perks that come with being your own boss.

Plan your time

Shop and deliver for a few hours, a few days, or all week long. You decide, always.

Choose your ride

Grab your car, bike, or whatever is best for you to make deliveries around the city.

Maximize your earnings

Keep 100% of the tips you earn from making deliveries in Toronto.

Becoming a grocery delivery person in Toronto

Learn how to become a top-rated grocery courier with Uber Eats. From covering tips on accepting orders to information on contacting your customers, this video prepares you to use the Uber app to deliver groceries and more in Toronto.

Grocery shopper and delivery driver

Toronto, ON

Part-time, flexible hours

Turn a typical shopping trip into a steady stream of income by becoming a grocery delivery driver or courier with Uber Eats. With this flexible alternative to traditional grocery delivery jobs, you become the boss.

Work as frequently as you want and head to different neighborhoods to explore Toronto while delivering groceries with your wheels.

You can get around Toronto by car, scooter, or bike to pick up orders from local grocery stores. Choose which orders to fulfill to maximize your earnings and enjoy tips that are yours to keep in full. Customers will appreciate your service, whether you’re delivering household essentials or something else.

Requirements if you’re delivering by car

Driver’s licence

  • Driver’s licence requirements vary based on location. You must also be at least 19 years old and have a 2-door or 4-door car.

Proof of vehicle insurance

  • Must show delivery person name and not be expired. Scans and photocopies are not permitted.

Proof of work eligibility

  • One of Canadian Passport, Study or Work permit, Canadian Birth Certificate, Permanent Resident or Citizenship Card. Scans and photocopies are not permitted.

Background screening

  • Criminal history screen through third party vendors ISB and Triton. Screening for those delivering by car will also include driving history check. Once your documents are approved you will receive an email to begin your background screening. Status update: Background screen processing may be experiencing delays

Requirements if you're delivering by bike or by foot

You must be at least 18 or 19 years old, depending on the province.

Proof of work eligibility

  • One of Canadian Passport, Study or Work permit, Canadian Birth Certificate, Permanent Resident or Citizenship Card. Scans and photocopies are not permitted

Background screening

  • Criminal history screen through third party vendors ISB and Triton. Once your documents are approved you will receive an email to begin your background screening. Status update: Background screen processing may be experiencing delays.

E-bikes must follow Toronto's traffic rules

The City of Toronto has bylaws that prohibit e-bikes from riding on the sidewalk. Heavier e-bikes (over 40 kg) are also prohibited from riding on multi-use paths and trails. Power-assisted e-bikes (the type that can be driven without pedalling) are prohibited from riding in physically separated bike lanes, and they can only be ridden on the road or in painted bike lanes. And e-scooters are actually totally prohibited from operating any public roads, sidewalks, bike paths, and trails.

All users of the Uber Eats platform, including e-bike couriers, are expected to follow the law. Failure to follow the law can result in losing access to the Uber Eats platform. You can learn more about the rules for e-bikes in Toronto here.

*Deliveries by foot only available in select cities

Responsibilities

  • Shop for grocery orders placed in Toronto and beyond
  • Deliver grocery orders to customers by following the app directions

Benefits

  • Flexible scheduling: Deliver groceries on a schedule that fits your lifestyle.
  • Quick payment: Cash out up to 5 times a day with Uber’s Instant Pay. Terms apply.
  • Tips: Keep 100% of the tips you earn from completing deliveries in Toronto and beyond.
  • 24/7 support: Get turn-by-turn directions with the app and access support any time you need help.

Uber’s mission is to reimagine the way the world moves for the better. We started in 2010 to solve a simple problem: How do you get access to a ride at the touch of a button? More than 34 billion trips later, we’re building products to get people closer to where they want to be. By changing how people, food, and things move through cities, Uber is a platform that opens up the world to new possibilities.

Delivery drivers and couriers using Uber are independent contractors who work on their own schedule with flexible hours. Uber is available in more than 10,000 cities worldwide. Signing up is easy for most people. We welcome drivers and couriers who are active on other apps and services. Delivering with Uber is a good way to earn additional money. And you might also be eligible to drive with Uber. It’s easy to get started.

Frequently asked questions

  • No, you do not need any experience to be a grocery courier with Uber Eats in Toronto. We welcome anyone looking for flexible opportunities, regardless of experience.

  • You must meet the following requirements to deliver groceries by car in Toronto: be at least 19 years old, have a valid driver’s license, have a state-issued ID, have a 2-door vehicle, and submit your Social Security number to run a background check. In order to deliver by bike, you must be at least 18 years old, have a state-issued ID, and submit your Social Security number to run a background check. To deliver by scooter, you must be at least 19 years old, have a valid driver’s license, have a state-issued ID, operate a motorized scooter under 50cc, and submit your Social Security number to run a background check.

  • Grocery couriers with Uber Eats enjoy competitive perks in Toronto. You can get paid fast with Instant Pay, work as much or as little as you want on any day and at any time, and earn tips that are yours to keep in full. You also have the flexibility to explore different neighborhoods and nearby cities while you earn.

  • Yes, you can also make restaurant deliveries in Toronto. You choose which orders you want to fulfill on any day and at any time.

  • Yes, you can deliver groceries without a car in Toronto. You can also make deliveries by bike and scooter.

  • Yes, grocery delivery drivers and couriers keep 100% of their tips. Zero service fees are applied to supplemental earnings.

  • Yes. You can deliver groceries with another app and also earn as a courier with Uber. We welcome people from other delivery platforms to sign up.

  • Yes, you can choose to work full-time hours as a grocery delivery driver in Toronto. As an independent contractor, you own your schedule.

  • Delivery people can cash out up to 5 times each day with Instant Pay. Most delivery people can use Instant Pay as soon as they complete their first trip. Terms apply.

  • Delivery drivers and couriers with Uber Eats are independent contractors. As an independent contractor, you are responsible for paying for gas and maintenance of your car, scooter, or bike.

  • Grocery couriers with Uber Eats in Toronto can use the Plus Card to pay for orders. The Plus Card is used to purchase items pre-approved by a customer that has requested a courier to order and pay or shop and pay. The card is only authorized up to the expected order total for each delivery of this type. Grocery couriers can also choose to pay with their own preferred payment method and get reimbursed after completing the order.

  • Customers can choose a replacement for a sold-out or unavailable item. You can find this information by expanding the item’s details in the customer's order card. Customers can also let merchants choose the best matching replacement for an unavailable item.

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