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
Receive and relay information to central dispatch
Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Documentation knowledge
Bill of lading
Driver logbook
Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
Trip reports
Transportation/travel experience
Local
Long-haul
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Attention to detail
Handling heavy loads
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Sitting
Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Flexibility
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Workplace information
On the road job
Support for youths
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
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
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example: job fairs, outreach programs etc.)
Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market
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
Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
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
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of 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
Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
