Overview
Languages
French
Education
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No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
1 to less than 7 months
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work setting
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Remote location
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Various locations
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Professionalism in customer service
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Load and unload goods
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Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
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Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
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Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
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Receive and relay information to central dispatch
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Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Experience and specialization
Documentation knowledge
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Accident or incident reports
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Driver logbook
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Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
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Maintenance and repair reports
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Trip reports
Type of trucking and equipment
Communication systems experience
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Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
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Trip recorder (on-board computer)
Transportation/travel experience
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Long-haul
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Provincial/territorial
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Short-haul
Additional information
Security and safety
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Criminal record check
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Driver's validity licence check
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Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Attention to detail
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Physically demanding
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Repetitive tasks
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Sitting
Personal suitability
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Flexibility
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Judgement
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Organized
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Reliability
Benefits
Health benefits
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Disability benefits
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Health care plan
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Paramedical services coverage
Financial benefits
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Bonus
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Group insurance benefits
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Life insurance
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Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Long term benefits
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Long-term care insurance
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Maternity and parental benefits
Other benefits
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Free parking available
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On-site recreation and activities
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Other benefits
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Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
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Team building opportunities
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Variable or compressed work week
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Wellness program
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
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 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.)
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.