Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes
Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
Perform brake adjustments
Perform emergency roadside repairs
Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
Receive and relay information to central dispatch
Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
Transport and handle dangerous goods
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Documentation knowledge
Driver logbook
Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
Maintenance and repair reports
Trans-border documentation
Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
Tractor-trailer
Communication systems experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
Trip recorder (on-board computer)
Transportation/travel experience
International
Local
Long-haul
National
Provincial/territorial
Regional
Short-haul
Security and safety
Valid passport
Basic security clearance
Criminal record check
Driver's validity licence check
Driving record check (abstract)
Drug test
Medical exam
Transportation/travel information
Drive manual transmission vehicle
Valid driver's licence
Willing to travel cross-border
Willing to travel for extended periods
Willing to travel internationally
Willing to travel overnight
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Attention to detail
Sitting
Own tools/equipment
Hard hat
Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Screening questions
Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
Do you have experience working in this field?
Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
Employment terms options
Early morning
Evening
Morning
Night
Experience
Experience an asset
Employment terms options
Day
Workplace information
On the road job
Health benefits
Disability benefits
Health care plan
Paramedical services coverage
Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
Bonus
Group insurance benefits
Life insurance
Other benefits
Learning/training paid by employer
Parking available
Travel insurance
Variable or compressed work week
Support for persons with disabilities
Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities
Support for newcomers and refugees
Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
Support for youths
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Veterans
Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example: job fairs, outreach programs etc.)
Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)
Support for Indigenous people
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
Supports for visible minorities
Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
