Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
Professionalism in customer service
Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
Load and unload goods
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
Perform preventive maintenance
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
AZ class license
Documentation knowledge
Accident or incident reports
Dangerous goods occurrence reports
Driver logbook
Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
Maintenance and repair reports
Trans-border documentation
Trip reports
Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
Tools
Safety vest
Gloves
Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Hardworking
Patience
Employment terms options
Early morning
Evening
Shift
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Employment terms options
Flexible hours
Morning
Night
On call
Day
Weekend
Support for newcomers and refugees
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
Support for youths
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
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
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans
Support for Indigenous people
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
Supports for visible minorities
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
